WSJ What’s News How ‘Make America Healthy Again’ Has Shaken the U.S. Food Industry
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Aug 26, 2025 Big food companies are feeling the heat from a new healthy eating agenda, forcing them to rethink their products. As consumers demand healthier options, these businesses are scrambling to adapt. Meanwhile, U.S. corn farmers are gearing up for a potential record harvest, but this good news may come with challenges in pricing and exports. Plus, tensions in Chicago rise as the governor stands against federal troop intervention, spotlighting the ongoing local and national conflicts.
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Chicago Crime Trend Vs. Federal Response
- Crime in Chicago spiked during COVID but has since declined, with the city's per-capita murder rate not among the top 20 nationally.
- Deploying the National Guard to Chicago raises constitutional and practical tests given state and city autonomy.
Hands-On Corn Yield Sampling
- Kirk Maltais joined Pro Farmer's Midwest Crop Tour to randomly sample 30-foot corn sections and estimate yields in the field.
- The tour provides an alternate yield estimate traders use alongside USDA data.
Big Harvest Can Hurt Farm Profits
- A record-sized corn harvest can depress prices and leave farmers losing money when input costs remain high.
- High supply plus stagnant or rising production costs squeezes farm profitability despite strong yields.