Max Armstrong looks at a new report on Chapter 12 bankruptcy filings. He notes that agriculture saw a 23% rise in bankruptcies under this reorganization chapter designed to protect family farmers and fishermen. Max explains what Chapter 12 is and how it works.

Farm Progress America is a daily look at key issues in agriculture. It is produced and presented by Max Armstrong, veteran farm broadcaster and host of This Week in Agribusiness.

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