LABScon24 Replay | Farmyard Gossip: The Foreign Footprint in US Agriculture

This presentation investigates the rise in foreign ownership of U.S. agricultural land—up ~50% since 2017—using USDA data to highlight how manual processes and outdated systems obscure the true extent of that ownership. The authors discuss national-security implications, the role of CFIUS, examples of controversial purchases near military sites, and propose improved data sharing and automation between agencies to enhance transparency and security.