USDA Announces Availability of Low-Interest Physical Loss Loans for Minnesota Producers in Winona and Chippewa Counties Affected by High Winds, Excessive Rain, and Hail

Physical loss loans through the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) can help producers repair or replace damaged or destroyed physical property essential to the success of the agricultural operation, including livestock losses. Examples of property commonly affected include essential farm buildings, fixtures to real estate, equipment, livestock, perennial crops, fruit and nut bearing trees, and harvested or stored crops and hay.

Impacted Area: Minnesota

Triggering Disaster 1: High Winds that occurred on July 13, 2024. (N1760)

Application Deadline: April 2, 2025

Primary Counties Eligible: Winona

Contiguous Counties Also Eligible:
Minnesota: Fillmore, Houston, Olmsted, Wabasha
Wisconsin: Buffalo, La Crosse, Trempealeau

Triggering Disaster 2: Excessive Rain, Hail, and High Winds that occurred on July 15, 2024. (N1761)

Application Deadline: April 2, 2025

Primary Counties Eligible: Chippewa

Contiguous Counties Also Eligible:
Minnesota: Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Renville, Swift, Yellow Medicine

More Resources

On farmers.gov, the Disaster Assistance Discovery Tool, Disaster Assistance-at-a-Glance fact sheet, and Loan Assistance Tool can help you determine program or loan options. To file a Notice of Loss or to ask questions about available programs, contact your local  USDA Service Center.