USDA Announces Availability of Low-Interest Physical Loss Loans for Producers in Seven East Texas Counties Affected by Severe Storms and Tornadoes

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: Texas

Triggering Disaster: Severe Storms and Tornadoes

Application Deadline: September 11, 2023

Primary Counties Eligible: Harrison and Panola

Contiguous Counties Also Eligible: Gregg, Marion, Rusk, Shelby, and Upshur

Louisiana: Caddo and De Soto

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.