Farmers are concerned about RFKJR's proposed corn syrup ban. [View all]

[Ocelot II]

In the farms and fields of Darke and Shelby counties in western Ohio, Donald Trump enjoys near-unfettered support. In the 5 November election, more than 80% of voters here backed the president-elect – the highest rates of any counties in Ohio.

But western Ohio is also prime corn growing ground, and with Robert F Kennedy Jr Trump’s pick to head the Department of Health and Human Services, many here may find themselves struggling if Kennedy is allowed to reshape America’s food industry to his liking.

In sharp contrast to Trump’s first administration, when Department of Agriculture officials and appointees worked closely with agriculture interests, Kennedy has vowed to ban high fructose corn syrup and seed oils, a move that would significantly reduce demand for a host of crops.

About 90m acres of land – an area larger than Greece – is used to produce corn in the US every year. About 8% of that is used to produce corn sweeteners, say experts.

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jan/18/rfk-jr-corn-syrup-ban-trump

Yes, high fructose corn syrup is everywhere and it's not good for us - but Trump-loving farmers might not love having it banned.