Arkansas has seen an alarming number of farmer bankruptcies over the past few years, and 2026 is no exception.
The state has nearly reached its 2025 Chapter 12 bankruptcy total in just the first nine months of 2026.
Here’s what to know
An October University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture report cited by K8 News put Arkansas’ third-quarter Chapter 12 filings higher than any other state in 2026.
Citing American Farm Bureau Federation figures, the report found that 32 agricultural operations had filed for protection during the first nine months of 2026…