USDA Proposes Changes to AFIDA Rules and Enforcement - Are You In Compliance?

Short summary

The USDA proposed stricter AFIDA enforcement rules for foreign-owned agricultural land interests, eliminating penalty discretion and increasing potential fines to 25% of fair market value. Congress advanced parallel Farm Bill legislation to expand reporting requirements and transparency. Foreign-owned entities should review compliance obligations and file public comments by Aug. 10.

• •USDA eliminates penalty discretion for late AFIDA filings; penalties now sharply increased
• •Congressional Farm Bill 2026 expands AFIDA scope to include security interests and modernizes enforcement
• •Foreign-owned agribusinesses must audit holdings for compliance; comment deadline Aug. 10

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