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A broader perspective of ag bankruptcies filed since 2021.
Farm bankruptcies are rising, and Arkansas continues to lead the nation in Chapter 12 filings.
Federal court data shows 292 Chapter 12 farm bankruptcies nationwide through the first three quarters of 2026, up nearly 19% from the same period in 2025. Arkansas recorded 32 filings,
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The debate over #foreignownership of U.S. ag land has taken off, with many states adopting/revisiting laws to restrict such ownership. Our Foreign Ownership of Ag Land legislative roadmap examines common provisions in state foreign ownership legislation: https://rebrand.ly/foreignownershiproadmap
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