USDA Announces Availability of Low-Interest Physical Loss Loans for New York Producers Affected by Natural Disasters – 3 Contiguous Pennsylvania Counties Also Eligible

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.

Triggering Disaster #1

Impacted Area: New York
Triggering Disaster: Tornado
Application Deadline: 7/25/2026
Primary Counties Eligible:  Cattaraugus
Contiguous Counties Also Eligible:

• New York: Allegany, Chautauqua, Erie, Wyoming

• Pennsylvania: McKean, Warren
   

Triggering Disaster #2

Impacted Area: New York
Triggering Disaster: Flash Flood
Application Deadline: 7/25/2026
Primary Counties Eligible: Allegany
Contiguous Counties Also Eligible:

• New York: Cattaraugus, Livingston, Steuben, Wyoming

• Pennsylvania: McKean, Potter

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.