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USDA Announces Availability of Low-Interest Physical Loss Loans for Producers Affected by Natural Disasters

News Release
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Minnesota
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Release Date
August 09, 2023

Additional Contiguous Counties Eligible

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
: Hail and High Winds

Application Deadline: April 8, 2024

Primary Counties Eligible: Chippewa

Contiguous Counties Also Eligible:

Minnesota: Kandiyohi, Lac Qui Parle, Renville, Swift, Yellow Medicine


Triggering Disaster 2
: Hail

Application Deadline: April 8, 2024

Primary Counties Eligible: Winona

Contiguous Counties Also Eligible:

Minnesota: Fillmore, Houston, Olmsted, Wabasha

Wisconsin: Buffalo, La Crosse, Trempealeau


More Resources

On farmers.gov, the Disaster Assistance Discovery ToolDisaster 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.

Farm Service Agency:

1400 Independence Ave. 
SW Washington, DC 20250 
 

Contact:

FPAC Press Desk
FPAC.BC.Press@usda.gov