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   Can foreign farmers own farmland in Missouri?

   • Through state law, up to 1% of Missouri’s farmland can be foreign-owned. That is due to a law passed by state lawmakers in 2013 that lifted a total ban on foreign ownership of farmland. Then-Gov. Jay Nixon vetoed the legislation, but lawmakers later overturned that veto.

   Missouri Senate votes to bar foreign ownership of farmland in the state

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   Who owns farmland in Missouri?

   • Some farmland in Missouri already is owned by foreign entities. Smithfield Foods, which was bought by a Chinese company, owns some in the state. Through state law, up to 1% of Missouri’s farmland can be foreign-owned. That is due to a law passed by state lawmakers in 2013 that lifted a total ban on foreign ownership of farmland.

   Missouri Senate votes to bar foreign ownership of farmland in the state

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   Does Missouri still support capping foreign ownership of farmland?

   • Blake Hurst, president of the Missouri Farm Bureau, said his organization still supports capping foreign ownership at the current holdings. “We strongly oppose foreign ownership of farmland,” Hurst said. “Our members this U.S. ownership provides better stewardship of the land and it’s better for rural communities.

   As foreign investment in U.S. farmland grows, efforts to

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   Are foreign countries buying up Missouri farmland?

   • Foreign countries, including China and Brazil, are reportedly buying up Missouri farmland according to Democratic State Sen. Doug Beck of Affton. The lawmaker from south St. Louis County wants to put an end to this trend.

   Missouri lawmaker wants to halt sale of farmland to China - Audacy

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   Are foreign entities driving up farmland prices in Missouri?

   • The bill brings up questions about whether foreign entities are really the ones driving up land prices in farm country—or if domestic investors are. A Missouri state legislator wants to stop foreign entities from buying farmland in the state, arguing that the practice presents both national security and food security concerns.

   Foreign ownership of U.S. farmland is growing. One lawmaker wants to

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   Does Missouri have a cap on foreign ownership?

   • Missouri's legislature has passed a plan to cap foreign ownership at 1% and require state approval. Northern Missouri legislator's amendments to a pair of larger bills helped push the plan through, aiming for greater oversight of foreign ownership in the state.

   Missouri moves to lift ban on foreign farm owners - USA TODAY

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   Mar 27, 2024 · Through state law, up to 1% of Missouri’s farmland can be foreign-owned. That is due to a law passed by state lawmakers in 2013 that lifted a total ban on foreign ownership of farmland. Then-Gov. Jay Nixon vetoed the legislation, but lawmakers later overturned that veto.

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   Mar 27, 2024 · Through state law, up to 1% of Missouri’s farmland can be foreign-owned. That is due to a law passed by state lawmakers in 2013 that lifted a total ban on foreign ownership of farmland. Then-Gov. Jay Nixon vetoed the legislation, but lawmakers later overturned that veto.

   • Author: Sarah Kellogg

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   Mar 27, 2024 · Through state law, up to 1% of Missouri’s farmland can be foreign-owned. That is due to a law passed by state lawmakers in 2013 that lifted a total ban on foreign ownership of farmland.

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6. www.komu.com › target8 › target-8-breaking-downTARGET 8: Breaking down foreign-owned farmland in Missouri

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   Dec 27, 2023 · Foreign-owned farmland in Missouri. The Missouri Department of Agriculture compiled every acre of registered foreign-owned farmland in the state. According to the list, a total of...

7. missouriindependent.com › 2023/12/04 › this-land-isThis land is our land: States crack down on foreign-owned ...

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   Dec 4, 2023 · In Missouri, momentum stalled during the 2023 session on a bill restricting foreign farmland ownership, as proponents split on how expansive the ban should be. Until 2013, no foreign countries were allowed to purchase Missouri farmland.

8. www.stlpr.org › government-politics-issues › 2023-03Missouri House passes bill limiting foreign ownership of farmland

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   Mar 2, 2023 · Currently, up to 1% of Missouri’s total agricultural land can be owned by foreign countries. This legislation would reduce that amount to 0.5%. In addition to that reduction, five countries — China, Iran, North Korea, Russia and Venezuela — would be barred from acquiring any more land.

9. www.krcu.org › news › 2023/03/02Missouri House passes bill limiting foreign ownership of farmland

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   Mar 3, 2023 · The Missouri House on Thursday passed legislation that would limit how much farmland foreign countries can own. Representatives voted 130-3 to pass the bill, with 22 voting present.