USDA Announces Availability of Low-Interest Physical Loss Loans for Producers Affected by Wildfire and High Winds

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: North Dakota
Triggering Disaster: Wildfire and High Winds
Application Deadline: 08/06/2025
Primary Counties Eligible: Bowman, Golden Valley, Oliver and Sioux 

Contiguous Counties Also Eligible:
Montana: Fallon and Wibaux
North Dakota: Adams, Billings, Burleigh, Emmons, Grant, McKenzie, McLean, Mercer, Morton and Slope
South Dakota: Corson and Harding

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.

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