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.

Triggering Disaster (N1959)

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Impacted Area: Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota

Triggering Disaster: Severe thunderstorms, high winds, and tornadoes that occurred on May 15, 2026, May 18, 2026.

Application Deadline: April 19, 2027

Primary Counties Eligible:

• Iowa: Cherokee, Clay, Emmet, Hancock, Montgomery, Palo Alto, Plymouth, Pocahontas, Worth

Contiguous Counties Also Eligible:

• Iowa: Adams, Buena Vista, Calhoun, Cass, Cerro Gordo, Dickinson, Franklin, Fremont, Humboldt, Ida, Kossuth, Mills, Mitchell, O'Brien, Osceola, Page, Pottawattamie, Sac, Sioux, Taylor, Webster, Winnebago, Woodbury, Wright

• Minnesota: Freeborn, Jackson, Martin, Mower

• South Dakota: Union

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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.