USDA Announces Availability of Low-Interest Physical Loss Loans for Minnesota Producers in Goodhue and Rice Counties Affected by High Winds, Hail, and Tornado

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: High Winds, Hail, and Tornado (N1838) on April 28, 2025

Application Deadline: February 9, 2026 

Primary Counties Eligible: Goodhue and Rice

Contiguous Counties Also Eligible:
Minnesota: Dakota, Dodge, Le Sueur, Olmsted, Scott, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca
Wisconsin: Pepin, Pierce

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.