USDA Announces Availability of Low-Interest Physical Loss Loans for Four Iowa Counties

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: Iowa
Administrator Notification Code: N1718
Application Deadline: February 10, 2025
Triggering Disaster: Excessive rain, hail and high winds that occurred on May 21, 2024. Primary Counties Eligible: Primary County located in Minnesota
Contiguous Counties Also Eligible: Winnebago, Worth (Iowa)

Triggering Disaster #2
Impacted Area: Iowa
Administrator Notification Code: N1720
Application Deadline: February 10, 2025
Triggering Disaster: High Wind that occurred on May 21, 2024.
Primary Counties Eligible: Primary County located in Minnesota
Contiguous Counties Also Eligible: Allamakee, Winneshiek (Iowa)

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.