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EPISODE · Feb 23, 2026 · 1 MIN

Why Farm Bankruptcies Are Climbing Again

from AURN News · host Clay Cane, Jamie Jackson, Ebony McMorris

Farm bankruptcies surged 46% in 2025, marking the second straight year of increases. With USDA projecting record farm debt of $624.7 billion in 2026 and interest costs expected to hit $33 billion, financial pressure is mounting across rural America. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Farm bankruptcies surged 46% in 2025, marking the second straight year of increases. With USDA projecting record farm debt of $624.7 billion in 2026 and interest costs expected to hit $33 billion, financial pressure is mounting across rural America. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter

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Farm bankruptcies surged 46% in 2025, marking the second straight year of increases. With USDA projecting record farm debt of $624.7 billion in 2026 and interest costs expected to hit $33 billion, financial pressure is mounting across rural...

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