Tuberville Sounds Alarm on Farmland Security!

Senator Tommy Tuberville joined forces with Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins in Washington this morning to unveil a brand-new initiative. Their mission? Protecting good ol' American farmland and our food supply from those pesky foreign adversaries!

A United Front for Farmers

Flanked by some heavy hitters (think Trump administration alumni like Pete Hegseth, Pam Bondi, and Kristi Noem), Tuberville made it crystal clear: American farmers need our support, and their land needs defending.

"Scratching the Ground"

"Our farmers go out every morning to scratch the ground," Tuberville declared, highlighting their hard work and dedication. He didn't mince words, blasting the "Democrat, Socialist, Communist, Biden Party" for what he sees as devastation to the farming community.

The Price is Wrong!

Tuberville pointed out that skyrocketing input costs are squeezing farmers dry. Cotton pickers jumping from $700,000 to a whopping $1.5 million? Ouch! He lamented the loss of farms and emphasized the need for further assistance, even after recent efforts to help with reference prices.

Foreign Ownership in the Spotlight

The Senator hammered home the importance of preventing hostile entities, particularly China, from gobbling up domestic farmland. He cited alarming figures, including 2.2 million acres owned by foreign interests in Alabama alone. "It's embarrassing," he stated bluntly, blaming politicians for prioritizing profits over national security.

Holding the Biden Admin Accountable

"The Biden Administration forced our farmers to sell their farmland!" Tuberville exclaimed, directly linking policy decisions to the problem.

Protecting America's Agricultural Land from Foreign Harm Act

Tuberville's commitment runs deep. He previously introduced the "Protecting America’s Agricultural Land from Foreign Harm Act," aiming to block folks connected to governments of China and other adversaries from buying or leasing our precious farmland. He stated his adversaries jeopardize our national security, including our agricultural assets.

Growing Concern

A recent GAO report reveals that foreign investment in U.S. agricultural land is on the rise. As of 2021, over 40 million acres were under foreign control, with a significant chunk owned by China. Is this something to be concerned about? You betcha!