USDA Announces Availability of Low-Interest Physical Loss Loans for Producers Affected by a Tornado in Daviess & Martin Counties

INDIANAPOLIS. April 11, 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: Daviess and Martin Counties in Indiana

Triggering Disaster: Tornado that occurred March 15, 2025.

Application Deadline: December 8, 2025 

Primary Indiana Counties Eligible: Daviess and Martin

Contiguous Counties Also Eligible:

Indiana: Dubois, Knox, Orange, Greene, Lawrence and Pike

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.