LABScon24 Replay | Farmyard Gossip: The Foreign Footprint in US Agriculture | Del Rosso & Devost

Kristin Del Rosso and Madeleine Devost investigate the rising trend of foreign ownership in U.S. farmland, which has increased by 50% since 2017, raising concerns about national security and economic stability. Using USDA data, they reveal how outdated systems and manual processes obscure the true extent of foreign investments.

The talk highlights the role of CFIUS in protecting national interests and the urgent need for improved data sharing between agencies. Through real-life cases, including land purchases near military sites, they outline potential risks and propose actionable solutions to enhance transparency and safeguard national security.

Read the full blog post here: https://s1.ai/LC24-DRD