Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
President Trump on Friday said he is moving to let farmers and ranchers process their own food.
"Ranchers and Farmers have always been a number one priority for me. They work very hard, are smart, efficient, and immaculately CLEAN, but for years I have heard that they have had a tremendous problem with the Big Processors, who many say are a nasty Monopoly. There are, essentially, 4 of them, a very non competitive number, and they make life miserable for our wonderful Farmers and Ranchers, and I can’t let that happen, can I?" Trump posted on Truth Social.
"So, in order to break this powerful monopoly, with much of its ownership based outside of the U.S., I am authorizing legal documents to be drawn in order to allow Farmers and Ranchers to be given the right to PROCESS THEIR OWN FOOD. This should move quickly."
Trump's announcement came after conservative radio host Glenn Beck urged him during an interview on Wednesday to “break the back of those processing plans” by easing regulations on ranchers, CNN reported.
The president considered eliminating regulations after Beck said that “the inspections are insane” and that “the regulations are killing us.”
“So you’re saying, with less regulation, you think that the ranchers and farmers would do a very good job of processing the beef?” Trump asked.
After Beck said that they would, Trump replied, “Wow. I’m going to look at that today.”
Trump has not clarified how he will change meat processing regulations, which require that processors meet strict safety and sanitation requirements and undergo regular inspections to sell their meat to the public.
While smaller ranchers are permitted to slaughter and process their own meat, they cannot sell it unless they meet the regulatory requirements.
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins shared Trump's announcement on X on Friday, writing, "We are on it Mr. President! Our great AMERICAN ranchers produce the highest-quality, most incredible beef in the world AND it is a matter of national security that we be able to feed and fuel ourselves.
"Big announcements starting Monday — including: waiving red tape in processing; expanding ranchers ability to sell across state lines; rescinding outdated guidance; adding technology for faster safety data; growing real support for small processors (funding and deregulation); fighting consolidation so small processors can compete; expanding truth in labeling."
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President Trump on Friday said he is moving to let farmers and ranchers process their own food.
"Ranchers and Farmers have always been a number one priority for me. They work very hard, are smart, efficient, and immaculately CLEAN, but for years I have heard that they have had a tremendous problem with the Big Processors, who many say are a nasty Monopoly. There are, essentially, 4 of them, a very non competitive number, and they make life miserable for our wonderful Farmers and Ranchers, and I can’t let that happen, can I?" Trump posted on Truth Social.
"So, in order to break this powerful monopoly, with much of its ownership based outside of the U.S., I am authorizing legal documents to be drawn in order to allow Farmers and Ranchers to be given the right to PROCESS THEIR OWN FOOD. This should move quickly."
Trump's announcement came after conservative radio host Glenn Beck urged him during an interview on Wednesday to “break the back of those processing plans” by easing regulations on ranchers, CNN reported.
The president considered eliminating regulations after Beck said that “the inspections are insane” and that “the regulations are killing us.”
“So you’re saying, with less regulation, you think that the ranchers and farmers would do a very good job of processing the beef?” Trump asked.
After Beck said that they would, Trump replied, “Wow. I’m going to look at that today.”
Trump has not clarified how he will change meat processing regulations, which require that processors meet strict safety and sanitation requirements and undergo regular inspections to sell their meat to the public.
While smaller ranchers are permitted to slaughter and process their own meat, they cannot sell it unless they meet the regulatory requirements.
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins shared Trump's announcement on X on Friday, writing, "We are on it Mr. President! Our great AMERICAN ranchers produce the highest-quality, most incredible beef in the world AND it is a matter of national security that we be able to feed and fuel ourselves.
"Big announcements starting Monday — including: waiving red tape in processing; expanding ranchers ability to sell across state lines; rescinding outdated guidance; adding technology for faster safety data; growing real support for small processors (funding and deregulation); fighting consolidation so small processors can compete; expanding truth in labeling."
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