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USDA Announces Availability Low-Interest Physical Loss Loans for Producers Affected by a Tornado_

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: Illinois

Administrator’s Notification: N1736

Triggering Disaster: Tornadoes that occurred on May 26, 2024

Application Deadline: February 14, 2025

Primary Counties Eligible: Clay County

Contiguous Counties Also Eligible: Effingham County; Fayette County; Jasper County; Marion County; Richland County; Wayne County 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.