Article excerpts:

“Since 1984, an agricultural research center in Northeast Arkansas has been at the center of developing seeds and other farm products for agribusiness giant Syngenta. From looking into climate-resilient crops to testing soil health, the site has supported company efforts to expand the business and help Southern farmers grow yields.

But in late October, Syngenta received a surprising ultimatum from Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders: sell the site, or face legal action…”

“Chinese ownership of U.S. farmland has emerged as a flash point in ongoing tensions between the two countries, and a flurry of states this year have moved to pass laws to restrict land access. Sanders’ order marks a significant escalation in the debate, representing the first time a state enforced foreign ownership laws…”

“…China owns less than 1% of the total amount of land owned by foreign interests, though its share has been on the rise…”

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