Trump vows to break meat processing 'monopoly' after push from Glenn Beck

Facing a backlash from ranchers, Trump said he will take action to allow them to process their own meat ‒ a proposal pushed by Glenn Beck.

Trump looks to ease beef processing regulations

The sweeping changes to meat processing will likely require a longer-term regulatory process or congressional action.

Trump vows legal order to break up 'nasty monopoly' in food processing

By Leah Douglas and Susan Heavey WASHINGTON, Aug 28 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said he was preparing a legal order to allow farmers and ranchers to be given the right to process their own food aimed at breaking what he called "a nasty monopoly" among the nation's top processors.
Drovers

President Trump Floats Meat Processing Deregulation: Is It Realistic?

Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins vows to cut red tape starting Monday, but leading beef organizations warn that bypassing federal meat inspections could jeopardize the global "gold standard" of U.S. food safety.
ms

Facing backlash on beef policies, Trump embraces Glenn Beck’s meat processing proposal

To help lower food prices ahead of the midterms, Donald Trump is allowing an increase in beef imports — a move that has drawn Republican backlash. Now, after a suggestion from a conservative radio commentator,
Forbes

How Meat Processing Workers Are Fighting For Safer Working Conditions

A recent bill authored by Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Cal.) seeks to address the enormous power gap in the meat sector and make processing plants safer for workers. The bill has earned support amongst worker advocates and organizers ...

Trump suggests cattle ranchers could bypass USDA-inspected meat plants

President Donald Trump said he is working to allow farmers and ranchers to process their own meat instead of having to use USDA-inspected facilities, a policy that appears to have originated during a conversation Wednesday with conservative radio host Glenn Beck.
Food Dive

Trump pledges legal action to break ‘nasty monopoly’ in meat processing

A proposal to allow farmers and ranchers to process their own animals immediately drew criticism from agriculture groups over food safety concerns.

Trump to slash regulations on the meat processing industry as food safety issues skyrocket

The president announced that he is authorizing legal documents to be drawn up for farmers to process their own food
MEAT+POULTRY

FPL Food announces investment in Georgia processing plant

AUGUSTA, GA. – Beef processor FPL Food LLC announced plans for a significant investment in its beef processing facility in Augusta, Ga., with a reduction in operations starting in November. Full operations are expected to resume by early 2028 following the comprehensive renovation project.