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

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.

Administrators Physical Loss Notification N1875

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Impacted Area: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky and Missouri

Triggering Disaster: Tornadoes, Winds, and Flooding that occurred during April 2, 2025, through April 6, 2025

Application Deadline: April 20, 2026

Primary Counties Eligible:

• Illinois: Alexander, Clark, Gallatin, Hardin, Iroquois, Johnson, Pulaski, Union and White

Contiguous Counties Also Eligible:

• Illinois: Coles, Crawford, Cumberland, Edgar, Edwards, Ford, Hamilton, Jackson, Jasper, Kankakee, Massac, Pope, Saline, Vermilion, Wabash, Wayne, and Williamson

• Indiana: Benton, Gibson, Newton, Posey, Sullivan, and Vigo

• Kentucky: Ballard, Crittenden, Livingston, McCracken, and Union

• Missouri: Cape Girardeau, Mississippi, Perry, and Scott

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.

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