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In October 2023, Arkansas became the first state to ban foreign-owned farmland. More states look to adopt similar laws, but one policy expert says the issue is rooted in politics and warns of unintended consequences.
After a year-long wait, Grant Hilbert and his company, SquadBuilt, released American Farming on Nov. 24, 2023. Here’s a look back at his journey to become a gamer, social media influencer and farmer.
“Look no further than Grain Belt Express if you want to see the fall of private property rights, the power of big business, and the political rot of eminent domain,” contends Kevin Reed.
The Night Sweats frontman says the mission to support small farms endures, even as rural communities face new challenges like data center expansion.
“Our story should scare people to the core, because it’s one of the biggest assaults on freedom and the Constitution that you’ll never hear the plain facts about,” says Steve Porter.
New tax rules could let farmers who sell land defer, reduce and even wipe out capital gains tax starting Jan. 1, 2027.
Tyler and Wendy Chambers have spent almost $300,000 in regulatory tape, yet the state has added a remarkable demand: Relinquish 44 acres or never build.
As autumn harvest arrives in Dracut, Mass., those who loved the American Airlines captain honor him where he felt most at home: behind the wheel of a tractor on the farm.
South Dakota’s claim of mere coincidence is absurd, contends producer Julie Burgod. “They can say anything they want, but it’s obvious what is going on here.”
The monitor overseeing the court-supervised sale of 274,000 acres can begin designating winning bids as of Sept. 1.