Ep. 50 Chapter 12 Bankruptcies in Arkansas and the U.S.: Trends and Implications for the Farm Economy

Ep. 50 Chapter 12 Bankruptcies in Arkansas and the U.S.: Trends and Implications for the Farm Economy

by | Jun 30, 2025 | Ag Markets

In this episode, Ryan Loy and Scott Stiles break down the rise in Chapter 12 farm bankruptcies and why Arkansas now accounts for over a quarter of filings in the 8th Circuit. They explore what this trend reveals about farm financial stress, how rising input costs and stubbornly low margins are squeezing operations, and why the disparity between prices received and prices paid continues to threaten farm solvency. From national policy shifts to local realities, tune in to understand the economic warning signs facing family farms across the South.

Ep. 49 Farm Commodity Prices Unlikely to Recover to Breakeven Point for Arkansas Farms in 2025

Ep. 49 Farm Commodity Prices Unlikely to Recover to Breakeven Point for Arkansas Farms in 2025

by | Jun 23, 2025 | Ag Markets

Prices are down, breakevens are up — and Arkansas producers are stuck in the middle. In this episode, Dr. Hunter Biram and Dr. Ryan Loy walk through the latest crop market trends and how the updated Arkansas Profit/Loss Tool can help producers make sense of where they stand. With the June WASDE confirming price pressure for corn, cotton, rice, and soybeans, the duo explores how to use the tool to evaluate your own breakeven points, marketing windows, and risk. Whether you own, rent, or crop share, this episode of Morning Coffee and Ag Markets gives you the data and decision support to take control of your 2025 bottom line.