[Portland Business Journal 09 Sept. 2014 by Wendy Culverwell] — The Oregon Department of Agriculture is accepting grant applications for projects that prevent or reduce the amount of pesticides entering state waters. The Pesticide Stewardship Partnership Program has about $160,000 available for collaborative projects that benefit the environment. Agriculture industry associations, producer groups, commodity commissions, nonprofits and for-profits are eligible to apply, as are colleges and universities, tribal entities, government agencies and other public groups. Proposals must be submitted by Sept. 30.Priority will be given to projects involved with 1) prevention/