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USDA Announces Availability of Low-Interest Physical Loss Loans for Producers Affected by Natural Disasters

Emergency Designation
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South Dakota
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Release Date
August 21, 2025

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: Iowa 

Triggering DisasterSevere thunderstorms and high winds that occurred on June 11, 2025 

Application Deadline: April 20, 2026 

Primary Counties Eligible

State: Iowa: Lyon and Osceola 

Contiguous Counties Also Eligible

State: Iowa: Counties include Clay, Dickinson, O’Brien, and Sioux 

State: Minnesota: Counties include Jackson, Nobles, and Rock 

State: South Dakota: Counties include Lincoln and Minnehaha 

More Resources

On farmers.gov, the Disaster Assistance Discovery ToolDisaster 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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