315 Chapter 12 farm bankruptcies filed in 2025, up 46% from 2024. Midwest and Southeast regions recorded the largest increases. U.S. farm debt projected to reach $624.7 billion in 2026. Declining ...

Arkansas led the nation with 33 Chapter 12 farm bankruptcy filings in 2025, more than double 2024 and the most filings in the state in the 21st century, according to an American Farm Bureau report ...

The continued rise in farm bankruptcies in 2025 did not come without warning in Minnesota, where increasing numbers of farmers and lenders were turning to mediation to address financial stress, a ...

Despite an incredibly challenging previous 18 months that included a global pandemic and tumultuous weather, higher commodity prices and well-timed government support have finally turned the tide on ...

Drowning in debt? Both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy could offer relief, but they work very differently.

Chapter 13 bankruptcy can offer big relief to overwhelmed borrowers, but it comes with serious drawbacks, too.

If you’re having debt management problems, bankruptcy can help. Understanding how bankruptcies work and the types of bankruptcies available to you will help you decide whether this is a viable option ...