Nebraska farmer says some intervention in foreign ag land purchases might be warranted

A South-Central Nebraska farmer says foreign investments of farmland and ag companies pose a significant threat to the US food supply chain.

Randy Uhrmacher tells Brownfield he may support federal or state regulations that limit those transactions. “I’m not one to really appreciate rules and regulations, but when it comes to food security and national security, I may have to change my tune on that slightly.”

He says it adds unnecessary competition for producers looking to buy or rent farmland.

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