Here in the U.S., dairy farms continue to harvest a bountiful supply of milk. Elsewhere, lower production is lending support to global prices.

Industry giants in their respective categories, Dean Foods and independent cooperative CROPP, owner of Organic Valley, are partnering in a joint venture to process and distribute organic milk.

I would like to tell the story of a real-life Christmas miracle. With the hustle and bustle of the world around us, we often forget that the Christmas season is a very special time, and miracles do happen.

Land O’Lakes Inc. has signed a letter of intent to acquire Southern States Cooperative Inc.’s animal feed business. This letter follows the announcement earlier this year that Southern States had entered into a supply agreement with Land O’Lakes Inc. through its WinField United crop inputs and insights unit.

When was the last time you laughed? Was it within the last 24 hours? Do you consider yourself happy? Why or why not? Society teaches us to look elsewhere for happiness, but according to Marci Shimoff, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author and transformational leader, this is a myth.

Most Progressive Cattleman readers do not have a succession plan for their ranch.

Cash rent as a percent of farmland price sometimes is used as a benchmark for determining the appropriateness of a cash rent level. Over time, cash rents as percentages of land prices have declined, with declines corresponding to decreases in returns of interest-bearing financial assets. Until interest rates increase, cash as a percent of land price likely will remain at historically low levels.

Immigration reform will be among priority issues during the first 100 days of President-elect Donald Trump’s administration. However, most of the initial focus will be on border security and enforcement, and not developing pathways for U.S. dairy and other agricultural industries to access a reliable agricultural workforce.

On Nov. 8, Donald Trump became the president-elect. Although the U.S. stock market initially declined, the losses were made up later that day and the market has continued to react positively. What will happen long-term is up for debate.

Parade goers can expect a real treat anytime Tom Konz and his “candy combine” come to town.