USDA Offers Low-Interest Loans for Agricultural Producers in Mississippi Impacted by Natural Disasters
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Availability of Low Interest Physical Loss Loans for Producers Affected by Natural Disasters
Physical loss loans 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.
State: Mississippi
Triggering Disaster Event: Hurricane Ida or related conditions that occurred Aug. 29, 2021, through Aug. 31, 2021.