South Dakota lawmakers have taken a significant step toward restricting lab-grown meat, with the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee passing two bills targeting the emerging food technology. House Bill 1109, which seeks to ban the sale and production of cell-cultured meat in the state, and House Bill 1118, which prohibits state funds from being used to research or promote lab-grown meat, both advanced with narrow votes. As federal agencies, such as the USDA and FDA, approve cell-cultured chicken products, critics argue that South Dakota is stepping in ahead of potential benefits, while others worry about food safety. This move positions South Dakota alongside states like Florida and Alabama in restricting the future of lab-grown meat products.
South Dakota’s dairy industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, with the state’s milk cow population reaching 215,000 in January—more than double the number from 2015. This surge in dairy farming has resulted in a staggering five billion pounds of milk produced annually, solidifying South Dakota’s position as a leader in the nation’s dairy sector.
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