Minnesota led the nation in farm bankruptcies in the first quarter, and farmers are anxious

By: Betsy Froiland

Outlets: Minnesota Reformer

Published: May 26, 2026

Words: 1,191

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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Minnesota led the country in farm bankruptcies during the first quarter of 2026, continuing last year’s steady nationwide climb that was particularly steep for Midwest farmers. Eight Minnesota farmers have already filed for bankruptcy this year, double the amount for the entire year of 2024.

“I know a lot of farmers that are really struggling,” Bob Worth, who farms corn and soybeans in southwestern Minnesota, said in an interview.

Worth, …

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