USDA Announces Availability of Low-Interest Physical Loss Loans for Producers Affected by Excessive Rain, Hail, High Winds and Lightning

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: Montana
Triggering Disaster: Excessive Rain, Hail, High Winds and Lightning 
Application Deadline: 08/13/2025 
Primary Counties Eligible: Big Horn 

Contiguous Counties Also Eligible:
Montana: Carbon, Powder River, Rosebud, Treasure and Yellowstone
Wyoming: Big Horn and Sheridan

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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