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.
Featured in this Show
-
Farm Bankruptcies Surge in Western Wisconsin
Western Wisconsin had the highest number of farm bankruptcies in the country last year, according to new federal court data. We talk to an agribusiness expert about what that means.
-
What To Expect From President Trump's First State Of The Union Speech Tonight
President Trump will deliver his first official State of the Union address tonight. He’s expected to unveil his infrastructure plan and tout the Republican tax bill. We speak with Donna Hoffman, Associate Professor of Political Science and Department Chair at the University of Northern Iowa, about this evening’s speech.
Episode Credits
- Judith Siers-Poisson Host
- Gretchen Brown Producer
- J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
- Paul Mitchell Guest
- Donna Hoffman Guest
Wisconsin Public Radio, © Copyright 2024, Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System and Wisconsin Educational Communications Board.
