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 12 2 STA T . 1 9 9 5PUBLIC LA W 11 0– 2 46—J U NE 1 8, 2008 ‘ ‘ (31)SWINEG EN OM E PR O J E CT.—Res e archg ra nt s m a yb e ma d e u nder th i s secti o n to conduct s w ine genome research , inc l uding the ma p ping o f the swine genome. ‘‘(3 2 ) CA TT L E F E V ER TIC K PROGRAM.—Research and e x ten - sion grants may be made under this section to study cattle fe v er tic k s to facilitate understanding of the role of wildlife in the persistence and spread of cattle fever ticks, to develop advanced methods for eradication of cattle fever ticks, and to improve management of diseases relating to cattle fever ticks that are associated with wildlife, livestock, and human health. ‘‘(33) S Y NT H ETIC GYP SU M.—Research and extension grants may be made under this section to study the uses of synthetic gypsum from electric power plants to remediate soil and nutrient losses. ‘‘(3 4 ) CRAN B ERRY RESEARCH PROGRAM.—Research and extension grants may be made under this section to study new technologies to assist cranberry growers in complying with F ederal and State environmental regulations, increase produc- tion, develop new growing techni q ues, establish more efficient growing methodologies, and educate cranberry producers about sustainable growth practices. ‘‘(3 5 ) SORGHUM RESEARCH INITIATIVE.—Research and exten- sion grants may be made under this section to study the use of sorghum as a bioenergy feedstock, promote diversification in, and the environmental benefits of sorghum production, and promote water conservation through the use of sorghum. ‘‘(3 6 ) M ARINE SHRIMP FARMING PROGRAM.—Research and extension grants may be made under this section to establish a research program to advance and maintain a domestic shrimp farming industry in the U nited States. ‘‘(3 7 ) T URFGRASS RESEARCH INITIATIVE.—Research and extension grants may be made under this section to study the production of turfgrass (including the use of water, fer- tili z er, pesticides, fossil fuels, and machinery for turf establish- ment and maintenance) and environmental protection and enhancement relating to turfgrass production. ‘‘(3 8 ) A GRICULTURAL WORKER SAFETY RESEARCH INITIA- TIVE.—Research and extension grants may be made under this section— ‘‘(A) to study and demonstrate methods to minimize exposure of farm and ranch owners and operators, pesticide handlers, and agricultural workers to pesticides, including research addressing the unique concerns of farm workers resulting from long-term exposure to pesticides and ‘‘( B ) to develop rapid tests for on-farm use to better inform and educate farmers, ranchers, and farm and ranch workers regarding safe field re-entry intervals. ‘‘(3 9 ) H IGH PLAINS A Q UIFER REGION.—Research and exten- sion grants may be made under this section to carry out inter- disciplinary research relating to diminishing water levels and increased demand for water in the High P lains aquifer region. ‘‘(4 0 ) D EER INITIATIVE.—Research and extension grants may be made under this section to support collaborative research focusing on the development of viable strategies for the preven- tion, diagnosis, and treatment of infectious, parasitic, and toxic diseases of farmed deer and the mapping of the deer genome.

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