According to Rep. G.T. Thompson (R-Pa.), foreign ownership and investment in U.S. ag land has "nearly doubled" in the past decade. "This growing trend has elevated concerns regarding national security in a time of uncertainty that is already compounded by challenges to our supply chain infrastructure, high input costs for farmers and geopolitical pressures. It is critical for Congress to have a thorough understanding of foreign investment in our nation’s agricultural land," he said.

AgDay's Michelle Rook talks with Alan Brugler of Brugler Marketing about the day's markets.

The 1920 Jones Act requires all waterborne shipping between U.S. ports to be done on U.S.- built, -owned, -flagged and -manned ships. Rooted in memories of WWI and WWII, the act is outdated and has essentially crippled our domestic maritime industry. John Phipps did some research to answer the question from a U.S. Farm Report viewer.

Hurricane Ian heavily impacted coastal communities in parts of Florida, but several farms and ranches were hit hard, too. Details in today's AgDay Minute.