Farm Action Supports USDA Rulemaking to Strengthen Foreign Farmland Ownership Reporting
Farm Action backs USDA’s proposed updates to the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act (AFIDA) to increase transparency around farmland ownership.
Farm Action backs USDA’s proposed updates to the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act (AFIDA) to increase transparency around farmland ownership.
“It’s encouraging to see the Dietary Guidelines put whole, minimally processed foods back at the center,” said Farm Action President Angela Huffman.
Farm Action welcomes the regenerative agriculture investment, saying it can improve soil health, cut costs for farmers, and boost resilience—if USDA ensures fair access beyond major corporations.
Farmers are hurting, and relief is welcome — but without fixing the policies that perpetuate this crisis, the bailout cycle will continue.
Farm Action welcomes the administration’s move to crack down on price fixing and anticompetitive behavior in our food and agriculture system.
“MCOOL is not optional—it is essential. It is essential for rebuilding the herd, restoring fairness, and protecting our food security. The USMCA Joint Review is your moment to fix this,” said Farm Action’s Joe Maxwell.
“Ranchers need fair prices. Consumers deserve honesty at the checkout. It’s time to fix this broken system once and for all,” said Farm Action’s Angela Huffman.
As USTR prepares for the 2026 USMCA review, Farm Action calls for restoring MCOOL to ensure transparency for consumers and fair competition for U.S. producers.
“We call on USDA to stand with farmers growing healthy food for Americans and fulfill the promise at the heart of the Make America Healthy Again movement,” said Angela Huffman, president of Farm Action.
“For years, multinational meatpackers have been allowed to import beef without indicating its origin—undermining U.S. ranchers and leaving consumers in the dark,” said Farm Action President Angela Huffman.