USDAProposed Rule

Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act: Revisions to Reporting Requirements; Correction

AgricultureFinance & Banking

Summary

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is updating rules that require foreign investors to report when they buy or own agricultural land in America. This helps the government track foreign ownership of farmland and protect American agricultural interests.

Key Points

  • 1Foreign individuals and companies must disclose purchases and ownership of U.S. agricultural land to the USDA
  • 2The update corrects and clarifies previous reporting requirements to make them clearer and easier to follow
  • 3The rule helps the government monitor how much farmland is owned by foreign investors and which countries they're from
  • 4Farmers and landowners who sell to foreign buyers may need to provide additional information during transactions
  • 5This is a proposed rule, meaning the USDA is seeking public feedback before making it final

Key Dates

Published

January 14, 2026

This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.

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