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Secretarial Declaration Number: S5514
Emergency Loan Application Deadline: May 6, 2024
Primary Counties Eligible: Benton, Buchanan, Cerro Gordo, Fayette, Franklin, Hancock, Howard, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn, Mitchell, Tama, Winneshiek, Worth, Wright (Iowa)
Contiguous Counties Also Eligible: Allamakee, Black Hawk, Bremer, Butler, Cedar, Chickasaw, Clayton, Clinton, Delaware, Dubuque, Floyd, Grundy, Hamilton, Hardin, Humboldt, Jackson, Jasper, Keokuk, Kossuth, Louisa, Marshall, Muscatine, Poweshiek, Washington, Webster, Winnebago (Iowa)
Disaster Description: Drought. August 29, 2023, beginning date of incident period.
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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. Visit the USDA Disaster Designation Information site to view a full listing of disaster designations. To file a Notice of Loss or to ask questions about available programs, contact your local USDA Service Center.USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender.