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Pa. looking to revive dairy industry (AP via Yahoo! News) - Pennsylvania has leased its first dairy barn as part of a wider effort to bring younger farmers into a dairy industry that is getting older and losing farms.

Industry, Government Join E. Coli Fight (Hartford Courant) - In light of food poisoning outbreaks involving spinach and lettuce, the government and the produce industry are scrambling to make leafy greens safer before the spring planting season.

UK industry figures 'disappointingly soft' (Guardian Unlimited) - Manufacturing activity slowed down to its weakest since March last month, a key survey shows today. The Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply released its latest snapshot of the state of British industry which also showed that pricing pressures had eased to a 16-month low.

MF industry seeks tax relief for debt funds (rediff.com) - The mutual fund industry is seeking to get tax relief on debt schemes and a solution to the issue of treating Fund of Funds schemes

Sugar industry faces bright future in 'Year of the Pig' (Sun Star) - NEGROS Occidental Governor Joseph Marañon is optimistic of the revival of sugar industry this 2007. "I believe the sugar industry has a bright future this year especially that there are a lot of investors willing to put up ethanol plants here," Marañon said.

Drug Industry Enters Business Doldrums (NPR) - In 2006, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has its best performance since 2003. But it was a tough year for the drug industry -- one of the nation's most profitable industries. And it doesn't look as though the rough patch will end anytime soon.

Book on U.S. & Canadian Paper Industry Released (Packaging OnLine) - Rauch Guides are known worldwide for their expert industry and marketing information. This guide is the most comprehensive resource covering the latest trends, economics, and company information in the nearly $157 billion U.S. and over $32 billion Canadian pulp and paper industry.

Queen awards titles to game industry veterans (GameSpot) - Founders of SCi and Acorn recognized in New Year's list for distinction in the gaming industry.

How Can the Tech Industry Work the Political System? (WebProNews) - Hey, maybe we should think about how the tech industry could work the political system to protect its interests. Just like the NRA does, according to this Washington Post article. For instance, my brother-in-law told me why so many semiconductor companies moved fabs up to Portland, Oregon: water. That means lots of jobs for Portland. Politics decides on who gets the cheap water. Google moved ...

Industry Ventures raises $105 million to buy VC stakes in secondary market (San Francisco Business Times) - Industry Ventures, a firm focused on acquiring venture capital investments in the secondary market, said Tuesday that it raised $105 million for its fourth fund.