USDA Announces Availability of Low-Interest Physical Loss Loans for Producers in Seven South Central Montana Counties Affected by Excessive Rain and Flood 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.

Impacted Area: Montana

Triggering Disaster: Excessive Rain and Flood

Application Deadline: 2/23/2024 

Primary Counties Eligible: Golden Valley 

Contiguous Counties Also Eligible:
Montana: Fergus, Musselshell, Stillwater, Sweet Grass, Wheatland and Yellowstone 

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.