Foreign Ownership of U.S. Agriculture: Selected Policy Options

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IF12312

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2

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Archived

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Jan 19, 2023

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Feb 5, 2026, 10:56 am UTC

Authors: Renée Johnson

Source topics: Agricultural Trade & Food Aid, Farm Support

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