Foreign ownership of U.S. farmland rose by 1.6 million acres in 2023, raising national security concerns.

Foreign ownership of U.S. agricultural land increased by 1.6 million acres in 2023, totaling 45.9 million acres, or 3.6% of privately-held land. Canadian investors own the largest share at 33.5%, followed by investors from the Netherlands, Italy, the UK, and Germany. While investments in cropland have surged by 101%, concerns about national security persist due to foreign ownership.

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