Lab-Grown meat for troops? Cattle industry objects

Jun 10, 2024

Research grant sparks debate on military food options

By Farms.com

The National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) is expressing strong disapproval of a Department of Defense (DOD) research grant awarded to BioMADE for developing lab-grown meat products for the military.

The NCBA views this as a misguided investment, questioning the quality of lab-grown meat compared to traditionally raised beef.

Ethan Lane, NCBA Vice President of Government Affairs, voiced his concerns. He argues that American troops deserve the "highest-quality beef" and criticizes lab-grown meat as "ultra-processed" and produced in "chemical-filled bioreactors."

The NCBA also emphasizes the environmental benefits of US cattle ranching, claiming it has a "low carbon footprint." They see lab-grown meat as an unnecessary departure from a successful food system.

This news highlights the debate surrounding lab-grown meat. While some see it as a sustainable and ethical future of food production, others, like the NCBA, prioritize traditional agriculture and question the quality and safety of this new technology.

The DOD's involvement adds a new dimension to the conversation, raising questions about the role of lab-grown meat in military food supply chains.

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