Articles tagged under: Foreign Ag Land Ownership
Report Released on Foreign Farmland Ownership
Published January 15, 2025
Nearly 46 million acres of U.S. farmland are owned by foreign entities. Canadian owners represent the largest portion of that. USDA also cites the land owned by the combination of China, Iran, North Korea and Russia and it represents less…Foreign-Owned Farmland Bill Advances
Published February 23, 2024
The South Dakota Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee gave a ‘do pass’ recommendation for legislation placing restrictions on foreign ownership of agricultural land. Agriculture Secretary Hunter Roberts testified in favor of the bill. "South Dakota has seen nearly a 320…Foreign Farmland Hearing Sparks Spy Story
Published February 9, 2024
The South Dakota House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee is considering legislation to place restrictions on foreign ownership of farmland. South Dakota Agriculture and Natural Resources Secretary Hunter Roberts gave a personal example during his testimony. "In 2022, a Chinese delegation…DC Stalemate
Published January 28, 2024
After hearing from Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow and Ranking Member John Bozeman, South Dakota Wheat Growers Association Executive Director Karen Assman said it may be difficult to pass a farm bill early this year. “There are all kinds…