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The public comment period has been extended on proposed changes to U.S. organic regulations for organic livestock and poultry production.

California’s anticipated tomato production shrank last year due to water shortages and higher production costs, according to farmers. Consumption of fluid cow’s milk has been trending downward.

Stock prices for Beyond Meat rose nearly 10% after the company’s new product announcement called “Beyond Beef,” now being rolled out nationwide.

National Farmers Union joined 34 organizations calling on elected officials and presidential candidates to address corporate consolidation in the livestock and poultry markets.

China is making its first buy of U.S. soybeans since the trade truce was declared. Chinese state-owned companies bought at least 500,000 tons of U.S. soybeans.