These Secretarial natural disaster designations allow the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including the replacement of essential items such as equipment or livestock, reorganization of a farming operation, or to refinance certain debts. FSA will review the loans based on the extent of losses, security available, and repayment ability.
Triggering Disaster #1
Impacted Area: Michigan
Triggering Disaster: Drought (Fast Track): 08/05/2025-ongoing
Application Deadline: 06/01/2026
Primary Counties Eligible:
Michigan: Huron, Tuscola Counties
Contiguous Counties Also Eligible:
Michigan: Bay, Genesee, Lapeer, Saginaw, and Sanilac Counties
Designation Number: S6083
Approval Date: 09/30/2025
Triggering Disaster #2
Impacted Area: Ohio
Triggering Disaster: Drought (Fast Track): 09/30/2025- ongoing
Application Deadline: 08/31/2026
Primary Counties Eligible:
State: Ohio
Contiguous Counties Also Eligible:
Michigan: Hillsdale, Lenawee, and Monroe Counties
Designation number: S6106
Approval Date: 12/29/2025
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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