Bankruptcy Attorney Joe Peiffer: It’s Time for Tough Decisions for Some Farmers

Farm bankruptcy attorney Joe Peiffer reports an unusually early surge of farmers seeking financial help in late summer, signaling deeper strain ahead of the post-harvest season. His northeast Iowa firm saw several new cases in August and September, many involving severe debt-to-asset imbalances. Peiffer, who has advised farm families for more than four decades, said the timing and severity of these cases reflect worsening financial pressures across the sector.