{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Farm Bankruptcies on the Rise: What It Means for Agriculture in 2026","description":"As financial pressure builds across agriculture, farm bankruptcies are once again trending upward\u2014and the outlook for 2026 remains uncertain. In this episode, University of Georgia economist Will Secor breaks down what\u2019s driving the increase, from declining crop prices and high input costs to rising debt and interest rates. He explains why the Southeast may be especially vulnerable, how Chapter 12 bankruptcy works as a tool for farmers, and why these filings are often a lagging indicator of deeper financial stress. It\u2019s a candid, data-driven conversation that also highlights the human side of tough decisions facing farm families\u2014and what could help turn the tide moving forward. Article referenced:  https:\/\/www.fb.org\/market-intel\/farm-bankruptcies-continued-to-climb-in-2025 &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Georgia Farm Bureau's: Growing On Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.gfb.org\/media-and-publications\/growingon.cms","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40683505\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/200306860"}