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U.S. needs better farm offer to cut more: industry (Reuters via Yahoo! News) - U.S. farmers could support a bigger subsidy cut than proposed by U.S. negotiators this week in world trade talks if countries like China and India improved offers to open their markets, a U.S. farm industry leader said.

Industry: Puerto Rico's milk price hike not enough (AP via Yahoo! Finance) - Puerto Rican milk producers say a new price hike imposed by the island's government is not enough for the struggling industry.

Struggling South Korean movie industry hopes for revival with 'Kimchi Western' (The Star) - HONG KONG (AP) - South Korean movie executives are watching to see if an unusual summer blockbuster - a "kimchi western''_ can help change the fortunes of a struggling domestic industry known for holding its own against Hollywood imports.

Should the music industry tax you to use the Web? (CNET) - The music industry wants to tax you each year for using the Internet in an effort to stop piracy, according to a British newspaper report. Sounds fair, huh?

Could construction industry get a lift from Utica schools project? (The Observer-Dispatch) - If the Utica City School District’s capital project referendum passes Tuesday, tens of millions of dollars would be poured into construction at a time when the industry is seeing a precipitous drop-off in work. 

Waste-to-fuel industry getting another look (The State) - After years of false starts, a new industry selling motor fuel made from waste is getting a big push in the United States, with the first commercial sales possible within months. Numerous companies have announced plans to build plants that would take in material like wood chips, garbage or crop waste and turn out motor fuels. About 28 small plants are in advanced planning, under construction or, ...

McCain's Michigan campaign stoop puts focus on auto industry (Belleville News-Democrat) - After years of complaints that Washington cared little about its woes, Detroit's auto industry has become a frequent backdrop for John McCain and Barack Obama to pitch their economic plans. Whether that attention will translate into help for automakers may be evident as soon as September.

Forestry Industry Must Aim for Quality to Survive (Scoop.co.nz) - The Forestry Industry should focus on ethical and sustainable production, targeting the quality-end of the global market in a way that fits with New Zealand’s Brand image and which will secure international certification by the Forest Stewardship Council.

Emissions scheme 'could cripple energy industry' (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) - The energy industry has warned power plants will close and electricity prices will rise under the new emissions trading scheme and has called for more assistance from the Federal Government.

Other voices from across the industry (Detroit Free Press) - To save you a search, here are Ford headlines from across the industry.