USDA Announces Availability of Low-Interest Physical Loss Loans for Minnesota 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.

Triggering Disaster #1

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Impacted Area: Minnesota

Triggering Disaster: High winds that occurred on September 4, 2025 - N1911

Application Deadline: September 15, 2026

Primary Counties Eligible:

• Minnesota: Murray

Contiguous Counties Also Eligible:

• Minnesota: Cottonwood, Lyon, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Rock

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Triggering Disaster #2

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Impacted Area: Minnesota

Triggering Disaster: High Winds that occurred on July 28, 2025 - N1912

Application Deadline: September 15, 2026

Primary Counties Eligible:

• Minnesota: Waseca

Contiguous Counties Also Eligible:

• Minnesota: Blue Earth, Faribault, Freeborn, Le Sueur, Rice, Steele

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Triggering Disaster #3

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Impacted Area: Minnesota

Triggering Disaster: Excessive Rain and High Winds that occurred on July 27, 2025, through July 28, 2025 - N1913

Application Deadline: September 15, 2026

Primary Counties Eligible:

• Minnesota: Faribault

Contiguous Counties Also Eligible:

• Minnesota: Blue Earth, Freeborn, Martin, Waseca

• Iowa: Kossuth, Winnebago

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.