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Lawmakers Probe FFA's Ties to Chinese Agribusiness

2/4/2026

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  • Federal lawmakers are investigating the National Future Farmers of America (FFA) over its partnership with Syngenta Group, a Chinese Communist Party–controlled agribusiness.
  • The inquiry centers on national security concerns and FFA's tax-exempt status.
  • House Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith and Congressional FFA Caucus co-chair Tracey Mann criticized Syngenta's influence and DEI priorities, saying the changes undermine agricultural education and U.S. security alignment.