Oklahoma’s ban on Chinese-owned farmland made an exception for Smithfield Foods

By: Juan Vassallo, Investigate Midwest

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: January 1, 2026

Words: 1,563

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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This story was produced in partnership with ArtDesk, published by the Kirkpatrick Foundation. The Kirkpatrick Foundation is also a donor to Investigate Midwest.

Oklahoma lawmakers have passed measures limiting foreign ownership of farmland in response to concerns about Chinese nationals and companies buying agricultural land in the state.

While approximately 4.3% of Oklahoma farmland is foreign-owned, according to the USDA’s most recent filings, most of that is held by Canadian and European companies for …

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