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Dairy farmers with herds producing more than 8000 litres say grazed grass can form a low-cost component of TMR without compromising yield. Source: Farmers Weekly Interactive

The Federal National Party is developing its own climate policy separate to the Liberals.

After updating his state-by-state estimates for potential ACRE payments, Kansas State University ag economist Art Barnaby told an early Tuesday morning webinar Tuesday that "I don't think ACRE is a no-brainer decision."

SALEM, Ohio — A bleeding U.S. dairy sector received a small bandage July 31 as the USDA announced plans to increase dairy price support levels, but the reactivated Congressional dairy caucus is still pushing for a long-term solution to historically low milk prices that are driving many milk producers out of business.

Farmers are being warned to take extra care of their shotguns by the Metropolitan Police. The Met says rural dwellers should be aware that there has been a slow and steady increase in the use of shotguns by London criminals.

The way wheat is exported from Australia is in for another big shake up, with the Productivity Commission to review the role of Wheat Exports Australia. Wheat Exports Australia is currently the body that accredits bulk wheat exporters. Source: ABC Rural

As the August 14 deadline nears for this year's chance to enroll in the new farm program, ACRE (Average Crop Revenue Election), you're not alone if you're undecided.

Ohio could be looking at record wheat yields this year, driven mainly by near-perfect growing conditions and negligent disease development. Source: Farm and Dairy

The Environment, Food and Rural Affiars Committee has launched an investigation into the implications of the collapse of Dairy Farmers of Britain. Source: Farmers Weekly Interactive

Hundreds of farmers across north-west New South Wales are threatening to boycott a program to cap and pipe bores, in response to a controversial water auction. Source: ABC Rural

In as early as 2010, corn farmers may have a big-time new tool in their crop toolbox: Drought tolerance. Source: Agriculture Online

OXFORD, Ohio — Ohio Cattlemen’s Association’s Roundup will take place Aug. 29, starting with a morning tour of selected beef operations in southwest Ohio. An afternoon informational session will feature five speakers who will address the animal rights movement and its threat to animal agriculture. Source: Farm and Dairy

A Suffolk dairy farmer has slammed energy company EDF and warned human lives could be at risk after a tenth of his herd was electrocuted by electricity cables.

It's a mixed picture for dairy farmers around the world but some analysts are tipping the milk price will rebound. A US dairy analyst says Australian dairy prices will pick up when the oil price does, because oil is the main driver of the global economy. Source: ABC Rural

Although the breeding herd is not dropping fast enough to bring pork production back to profitability, falling corn prices and prospects for lower soybean meal prices this fall are providing rays of hope for pork producers in the future, one economist says. "The USDA reported on June 1 that the breeding herd was down about 3%, with producers' farrowing intentions down 2% this summer and 2% this fall. But pork supplies will not change much even with the smaller breeding herd," Purdue University ag economist Chris Hurt says in a university report. "Although smaller litters would seem to signal similar reductions in pork supply, there will be more pigs per litter and somewhat higher marketing weights as corn prices are expected to be lower," he adds. Source: AgricultureOnline