EPISODE · Jul 22, 2025 · 7 MIN
117: The Hidden Risk of Foreign Land Ownership in Agriculture
from CattleUSA Daily · host Lauren Moylan | Cattle USA
In this episode of the CattleUSA Daily Podcast, Lauren Moylan discusses the critical issue of agricultural national security, emphasizing the rising foreign ownership of U.S. farmland and its implications for food independence and national security. She highlights the strategic importance of controlling agriculture and the vulnerabilities posed by foreign investments, particularly near military infrastructure. Moylan calls for advocacy and policy changes to protect local control and enhance cybersecurity in rural communities, urging producers to recognize their role as national assets in safeguarding American agriculture.LinksWatch on YoutubeNews Article LinkCattleUSA Insurance - CattleUSA Website - Subscribe to our newsletter - CattleUSA Media - Facebook - Instagram - The Next Generation Podcast Website - Lauren’s Instagram - Lauren’s Youtube ✍️CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS!✍️ (Click the link, scroll down to where it says “Ratings & Reviews” and click the small link that says “Write a Review”)✍️CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST ON SPOTIFY!✍️ (Click the link, select the three dots next to the following button, and click the star that says “Rate show”)TakeawaysForeign ownership of U.S. farmland is rising rapidly.Controlling food is a strategic form of warfare.Cybersecurity is crucial for agricultural operations.Local control of farmland is essential for food independence.Proximity to military infrastructure raises national security concerns.Advocacy for policies limiting foreign land acquisition is necessary.Rural communities need better cybersecurity measures.Producers are national assets in protecting agriculture.Trade should be balanced with national security considerations.Awareness and action at the local level are vital for producers.Chapters00:00 The Importance of Farm Security01:58 Foreign Ownership of Farmland04:36 Advocating for Agricultural Securityagriculture, national security, foreign ownership, cybersecurity, food independence, rural communities, policy advocacy, American agriculture
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In this episode of the CattleUSA Daily Podcast, Lauren Moylan discusses the critical issue of agricultural national security, emphasizing the rising foreign ownership of U.S. farmland and its implications for food independence and national security. She highlights the strategic importance of controlling agriculture and the vulnerabilities posed by foreign investments, particularly near military infrastructure. Moylan calls for advocacy and policy changes to protect local control and enhance cybersecurity in rural communities, urging producers to recognize their role as national assets in safeguarding American agriculture.LinksWatch on YoutubeNews Article LinkCattleUSA Insurance - CattleUSA Website - Subscribe to our newsletter - CattleUSA Media - Facebook - Instagram - The Next Generation Podcast Website - Lauren’s Instagram - Lauren’s Youtube ✍️CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS!✍️ (Click the link, scroll down to where it says “Ratings & Reviews” and click the small link that says “Write a Review”)✍️CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST ON SPOTIFY!✍️ (Click the link, select the three dots next to the following button, and click the star that says “Rate show”)TakeawaysForeign ownership of U.S. farmland is rising rapidly.Controlling food is a strategic form of warfare.Cybersecurity is crucial for agricultural operations.Local control of farmland is essential for food independence.Proximity to military infrastructure raises national security concerns.Advocacy for policies limiting foreign land acquisition is necessary.Rural communities need better cybersecurity measures.Producers are national assets in protecting agriculture.Trade should be balanced with national security considerations.Awareness and action at the local level are vital for producers.Chapters00:00 The Importance of Farm Security01:58 Foreign Ownership of Farmland04:36 Advocating for Agricultural Securityagriculture, national security, foreign ownership, cybersecurity, food independence, rural communities, policy advocacy, American agriculture
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