EPA Administrator Zeldin Tours Midwest, Announces Action to Support Lower Food Prices for Americans

September 1, 2025 MINNEAPOLIS U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin concluded a Midwest swing this week, visiting with state, local and federal partners, farmers and other stakeholders in Nebraska, South Dakota and Minnesota, and announcing significant regulatory relief for meat and poultry processors that will help keep food prices affordable for American families while maintaining environmental protections. On Thursday, August 28, 2025, Administrator Zeldin met with Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen, Lieutenant Governor Joe Kelly, and Directors of the Nebraska Department of Agriculture and Department of Water, Energy, and Environment to discuss ways EPA and Nebraska can work together to protect Nebraska agriculture and unleash American energy dominance. The following morning, on Friday, August 29, Administrator Zeldin participated in Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) Second Annual Federal Issues Forum at the Nebraska State Fair and spoke about the Trump EPAs pr...