It primarily feeds the livestock that provides the country’s beef, milk, cheeses and other dairy. While often criticized, alfalfa is popular for reasons besides its steady profitability.

It primarily feeds the livestock that provides the country's beef, milk, cheeses and other dairy. While often criticized, alfalfa is popular for reasons besides its steady profitability.

Farm milk prices continue to fall. The Agriculture Department announced the November Federal Order benchmark Class III price at $19.95 per hundredweight, down $2.90 from October, $2.80 above November ...