Low-Interest Physical Loss Loans Available for Producers in Six Iowa Counties Affected by Natural Disasters

Physical loss loans 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 Event (1 of 2 Impacting Iowa):  Tornado, High Winds, and a Flash Flood that occurred May 11 through May 12, 2022:

Application Deadline: Jan. 24, 2023
Primary Counties Eligible: Jackson, MN
Contiguous Areas also Eligible:
Minnesota: Cottonwood, Martin, Nobles and Watonwan
Iowa: Dickinson, Emmet and Osceola

Triggering Disaster Event (2 of 2 Impacting Iowa):  High Winds that occurred on May 11, 2022:

Application Deadline: Jan. 24, 2023

Primary Counties Eligible: Aitkin, Faribault, Nobles and Rock, Minnesota

Contiguous Areas also Eligible:
Minnesota: Blue Earth, Carlton, Cass, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Freeborn, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Martin, Mille Lacs, Murray, Pine, Pipestone, St. Louis and Waseca
Iowa: Kossuth, Lyon, Osceola and Winnebago
South Dakota: Minnehaha and Moody

More Resources

On farmers.gov, the Disaster Assistance Discovery Tool, Disaster Assistance-at-a-Glance fact sheet, and Farm Loan Discovery 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.