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K-State Expands Land Grant Promise Statewide

Monday, August 28 by News Room

By K-State Division of Communications and Marketing Kansas State University has expanded eligibility for its Land Grant Promise to students from all 105 Kansas counties after a successful pilot for 10 counties in fall 2022. K-State is committed to fulfilling its land-grant mission by offering essential financial... Read More.

Economist urges caution to farmers looking to buy land, USDA report shows record prices

Tuesday, August 8 by Brownfield Ag News

An annual report from the USDA shows that cropland values continue to increase, and an ag economist says producers should be cautious before buying any land. Jim Jansen with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln says prices are unlikely to improve anytime soon. “It’s the... Read More.

Wisconsin legislation would restrict foreign land ownership

Monday, July 31 by Brownfield Ag News

A bill in the Wisconsin State Senate would tighten restrictions on foreign land ownership. Farmer and Senator Rob Stafsholt from New Richmond tells Brownfield Senate Bill 348 would stop large future acquisitions of ag land by foreign buyers. “Right now, there already is... Read More.

Foreign ag land ownership amendment passed by U.S. Senate

Wednesday, July 26 by Brownfield Ag News

The U.S. Senate has voted to ban foreign adversaries from purchasing U.S. farmland and agricultural businesses. The amendment, passed by a 91-7 vote late Tuesday, will be included in the Senate version of the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act. Iowa Republican Chuck... Read More.

Hinson backs new foreign ag land ownership bill

Friday, July 21 by Brownfield Ag News

Some lawmakers are taking a closer look at foreign ag land ownership in the U.S. U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says she supports a bill that would limit U.S. farmland purchases by some foreign entities. “It’s the first time since 2018 that we’ve taken a really... Read More.

Foreign ag land ownership bill introduced in U.S. House

Friday, July 14 by Brownfield Ag News

New legislation in the U.S. House would crack down on U.S. farmland purchases by some foreign entities. South Dakota Republican Dusty Johnson tells Brownfield the bill would restrict purchases that could affect the nation’s food supply, research facilities, and military bases. “My interest in foreign... Read More.

Donation improves Lincoln Land Community College ag program

Wednesday, June 21 by Brownfield Ag News

The donation of a family trust in 2018 has since transformed the agriculture program at Lincoln Land Community College. Agriculture Professor Bill Harmon tells Brownfield the $18 million endowment from the estate of the late Charles and Irene Kreher allowed them to build a... Read More.

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