Weekend Conversations: Foreign Investment in Iowa Agriculture

This episode of the ITR Live Podcast is a stirring examination of trending issues with Chris Hagenow and John Hendrickson. Join us as we dive headfirst into John's imminent induction into the densely packed, fast-paced world of Twitter. Driven by his eagle-eyed attention for Tucker Carlson's monologues, and a small twist by Twitter's changed policy, he prepares himself for an exciting journey into this platform. Then, we pivot attention to the giant leap in applications for Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) in Iowa. When Governor Reynolds suggested Iowa families wanted ESAs, the swell in applications can only be described as an enthusiastic endorsement of improved education opportunities. John and Chris go in-depth over a growing concern with foreign ownership of American agricultural land. Specifically, China, through various entities and investors, owns between 200,000 to 300,000 acres of agricultural land. This issue raises questions about national security and the potential for espionage.