Western Wisconsin Led Nation In Farm Bankruptcies In 2017, Preview Of State Of The Union

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Low grain prices seems to be one contributing factor to the 28 cases of Chapter 12 bankruptcy filed in the Western District of the state in 2017. Chapter 12 specifically covers family farmers or fisherman. We discuss the details of the bankruptcy filings with our guest and take a look ahead to what we might be able to expect from the State of the Union address.

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Episode Credits

  • Judith Siers-Poisson Host
  • Gretchen Brown Producer
  • J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
  • Paul Mitchell Guest
  • Donna Hoffman Guest