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.

1. Administrator Physical Loss Notification – N1833

Impacted Area: Tennessee

Triggering Disaster: High Winds that occurred on March 14 through March 24, 2025:

Application Deadline: February 17, 2026

Primary Counties Eligible:

• Tennessee: Bledsoe, Cumberland, Putnam, Van Buren

Contiguous Counties Also Eligible:

• Tennessee: DeKalb, Fentress, Hamilton, Jackson, Morgan, Overton, Rhea, Roane, Sequatchie, Smith, Warren, White

2. Administrator Physical Loss Notification – N1839

Impacted Area: Tennessee, Kentucky

Triggering Disaster: Flooding that occurred on March 14 through March 17, 2025

Application Deadline: February 17, 2026

Primary Counties Eligible:
• Tennessee: Clay, Jackson

Contiguous Counties Also Eligible:
• Tennessee: Macon, Overton, Pickett, Putnam, Smith

• Kentucky: Clinton, Cumberland, Monroe

3. Administrator Physical Loss Notification – N1840

Impacted Area: Tennessee

Triggering Disaster: High Winds and Lightning that occurred on March 14 through March 15, 2025

Application Deadline: February 17, 2026

Primary Counties Eligible:
• Tennessee: White

Contiguous Counties Also Eligible:
• Tennessee: Cumberland, DeKalb, Putnam, Van Buren, Warren

4. Administrator Physical Loss Notification – N1841

Impacted Area: Tennessee

Triggering Disaster: Tornado and Flash Flooding that occurred on March 15, 2025

Application Deadline: February 17, 2026

Primary Counties Eligible:

• Tennessee: Bedford

Contiguous Counties Also Eligible:

• Tennessee: Coffee, Lincoln, Marshall, Moore, Rutherford

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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