Arkansas Leads Nation in Chapter 12 Farm Bankruptcies in UA Extension Service Report

Arkansas leads nation in Chapter 12 farm bankruptcies in UA Extension Service report

Arkansas led the nation in Chapter 12 farm bankruptcies during the third quarter of 2026, according to a recent report from the UA Cooperative Extension Service.

Chapter 12 farm bankruptcy filings up significantly in Q3; Arkansas leads nation

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Arkansas led the nation in Chapter 12 bankruptcy filings in the third quarter of 2026, its 12 cases reflective of the difficult economic conditions in agriculture, according to data released by the federal courts. “That number is twice the six filings reported in Iowa, the next-highest state,” said Harrison Pittman, director of […]

Chapter 12 farm bankruptcies rise significantly

Nationwide, 292 cases have been filed so far in 2026, up nearly 19% year over year, with 91 filings in Q3 alone.

UADA news release: Chapter 12 farm bankruptcy filings up significantly in Q3; Arkansas leads nation

By Mary Hightower University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Fast facts Arkansas continues to lead U.S. in bankruptcy filings Pittman: ‘The...