U.S. farm bankruptcies rose to 315 in 2025, up 46% year over year, as declining farm income, rising debt, and higher costs ...

USDA now estimates that 2025 net farm income totaled about $154.6 billion, down roughly $25 billion from the $179.8 billion ...

"We will likely continue to see increases in both bankruptcy and farm closures, further straining the remaining farms – and the food, fiber and fuel supply chain for all Americans." ...

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Many successful business owners use a small farm on their home property or on a secondary property to offset taxable income. Farms are defined differently in each state, so be sure to check with your ...