Senator Chuck Grassley is tracking an increase in agricultural bankruptcies nationwide during his weekly agriculture press briefing. The Iowa Republican emphasized the need for expanded mental health support services for struggling farmers.
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley is keeping close watch on rising agricultural bankruptcy numbers throughout the United States, expressing concern about the psychological impact on farming families. The Republican lawmaker addressed the issue during his regular weekly agriculture media briefing.
“I think the number of bankruptcies are up over the long-term, but still way short of what we had in previous farm crisis,” Grassley stated, while emphasizing that additional mental health support services are essential for agricultural communities facing financial hardship.