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Capitol News Illinois
Family farm bankruptcies surged 46% nationwide in 2025. In the Midwest, filings jumped 70% and in Illinois they rose 55%. Total farm debt is forecast to hit a record $624.7 billion in 2026, as overhead costs like land rent and interest keep climbing.
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