Your Pro Farmer newsletter (May 24, 2025) is now available

The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission released its long-awaited report addressing the childhood chronic disease crisis, which attacked ultra processed foods but did not label ag chemicals as unsafe. U.S. farm groups broadly criticized the report’s findings, calling for the commission and the Trump administration to make scienced-based decisions in future actions. On the trade front, tensions flared between the U.S. and EU, with President Donald Trump saying he favors a 50% tariff on EU goods starting June 1. The U.S. and China held a high-level call, signaling momentum in efforts to stabilize bilateral trade relations, but frictions remain. Brazil is dealing with an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza, which would have significant ramifications as it accounts for 39% of global poultry exports. However, Brazil hopes its eradication and prevention measures can allow it to be HPAI-free within 28 days. We cover all of these items and much more in this week’s newsletter, which you can download here.