Bankruptcy
National Farmers Union President Rob Larew recaps this week’s Washington fly-in, NFU’s Farm Bill priorities, and the growing economic pressure on producers.
Producers should address liquidity and debt concerns before stronger balance-sheet protections begin weakening.
Federal Reserve data shows Midwest and Southeast farms make up over two-thirds of Chapter 12 filings.
Ag & Business Legal Strategies’ Joe Peiffer discusses Chapter 12 bankruptcy trends in agriculture and rising risks as farm income declines.
Chicago Fed lenders report producers are carrying more operating debt as repayment rates continue weakening across the Midwest.
Operating debt remains manageable in many areas, but rising non-accrual loans show why careful cash-flow management matters in 2026.
More Farms File for Bankruptcy As Strong Farm Loan Demand Boosts Bank Earnings
Debt pressures could reshape farm policy and credit.
Strong land values contrast with mounting credit pressure.
Liquidity management and cost control will matter most in 2026.