USDA Announces Availability of Low-Interest Physical Loss Loans for Howard and Winneshiek 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
Impacted Area: Iowa
Administrator Notification Code: N1741
Application Deadline: February 24, 2025
Triggering Disaster: High winds that occurred on June 4, 2024. 
Primary County Eligible: Fillmore County (Minnesota)
Contiguous Counties Also Eligible: Howard and 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.