S. Korea delays resumption of U.S. beef imports
South Korea said on Monday it had decided to delay publishing rules making it easier to import U.S. beef, the final step ahead of a full resumption of American beef
imports for the first time in more than four years. more
Lifetime leaders graduate from Texas AgriLife Extension program
Twenty-four people have completed an intensive, two-year course on agriculture worldwide, and will graduate from Texas Agriculture Lifetime Leadership on June 5 during a ceremony in College Station. The leadership program, called
TALL, is led by the Texas AgriLife Extension Service. It focuses on international communications, ecology, government policy, economics, social problems and education opportunities. more
Record $108.5 billion agricultural exports forecast for 2008
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer announced May 30 an updated quarterly forecast for U.S. agricultural exports - expected to reach a record $108.5 billion for fiscal year 2008. This latest upward revision is a $7.5 billion increase from February's previous record forecast and $26.5 billion above the final 2007 exports. more
Oklahoma Ag Enhancement and Diversification Grant and Loan deadline is July 1
Grant and loan application deadline for the next Oklahoma Agricultural Enhancement and Diversification program is July 1. State agriculture officials are urging all producers with innovative ideas to apply. Agricultural diversification grants of up to $5,000 are available as well as interest-free
loans in three categories: Cooperative Marketing Loans, Marketing and Utilization Loans, and Basic and Applied Research Loans. more
TSCRA Young Leadership Series
Save the date of July 8-9, 2008! more
