Congress Holds Special Hearing to Address Concerns Over Foreign-Owned Farmland in the U.S.

In Washington, D.C., Congress is holding a special hearing to discuss the growing concerns surrounding foreign ownership of American farmland. Lawmakers, experts, and agriculture advocates are examining how foreign investments in U.S. farmland may impact food security, rural economies, and national security. This hearing comes amid increasing public interest in the issue, with many Americans urging Congress to take action against the sale of agricultural land to foreign entities.

Currently, foreign investors own an estimated 37.6 million acres of U.S. agricultural land, with holdings concentrated in states like Texas, Maine, and Alabama. These holdings have grown. . .