Trump’s Meat Plan Sparks Farmer Debate | Louisville News

President Trump’s bold plan to let farmers sell meat directly to consumers could shake up the industry by breaking the grip of four giant meat companies—but it’s stirring debate over food safety, regulation, and whether this is really about agriculture or a political distraction from rising fuel costs. Farmers like Nathan Lawson are cautiously optimistic but concerned about maintaining safety standards, while Kentucky’s beef producers support deregulation as long as it doesn’t compromise what’s on their plates. Congressman Thomas Massie is backing the move with his own bill, the Prime Act, which would let states bypass federal inspection if local rules are met—setting the stage for a major shift in how America eats meat. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1d65d40fab9f8d0a