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FARM BILL - The ink isn't dry on the latest Farm Bill agreement, but the White House is already threatening a veto.  Conferees today outlined basic details of the agreement, which included lowered income limits on farm payment eligibility, plus additional funding for conservation and nutrition programs.  Check the IFB website for the latest details.

DAIRY EXPANSION - Today's Wall Street Journal looks at New Zealand 's dairy industry and how its coping with soaring demand for dairy products.  Check out the video for details.

FARMING FOR YOU - IFB has developed a new website to dispel some of the misinformation on the causes of food price rises. The website, www.farmingforyou.org, can be accessed from the IFB website and has information on the reasons for rising food prices.

QUOTE OF THE DAY - “Developing our biofuels policy is neither a stroke of genius nor an act of madness. Biofuels won’t solve all our problems, but nor will they swallow the world’s food supply" -- Quote from a ag member of the European Commission.

Provided by IFB® News Service