Union Pacific Corporation and Norfolk Southern Corporation have taken a major step toward their proposed merger, with the shareholders voting yes, but opposition from the outside is strong.

The American Farm Bureau Federation's 40th annual Thanksgiving dinner survey shows the average cost of a 10-serving classic holiday meal is about 5% less than last year. The National Farmers Union also released its annual Thanksgiving Edition of the "Farmer's Share of the Food Dollar," showing farmers continue to receive only pennies on the dollar for foods typically consumed for Thanksgiving dinner despite higher overall grocery prices.