In Nebraska, the push to ban lab-grown meat has faced unexpected opposition from ranchers and farming groups who argue they can compete in a free market. Governor Jim Pillen, a significant figure in the pork industry, supports the ban to protect traditional meat producers. However, ranchers like Dan Morgan advocate for competition, suggesting that the government should only regulate labeling and safety, leaving consumer choice intact. This debate highlights the broader national discourse on agricultural innovation versus traditional practices, particularly in states increasingly adopting similar bans.
"It sounds like a bunch of right-wing Republicans echoing a bunch of left-wing Democrats...the government should be limited to regulating the new product's labels and inspecting its facilities."
"Nebraska is among about a dozen states that have introduced measures to ban the manufacture, sale or distribution of lab-grown products..."
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