WASHINGTON -- The U.S. government's process to track when and how much American agricultural land is being purchased by foreign entities is inadequate, a congressional watchdog said in a report.
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A corn field and storage bins are seen in North Dakota. A Chinese company's purchase of cropland in the state, near a key U.S. military facility, caused an uproar on Congress and was ultimately canceled. © Reuters
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