A 46% year-over-year increase in farm bankruptcies , as recently reported, is not a minor fluctuation. Bankruptcy filings are often lagging indicators, meaning they reflect financial stress that has been building over time. High interest rates amplify debt servicing costs, particularly for operations carrying significant equipment or land loans.If agricultural activity slows or consolidates, freight does not simply disappear; it restructures. That restructuring may reduce total volume in some lanes while co ...