USDA Announces Availability of Low-Interest Physical Loss Loans for
Producers Affected by Natural Disasters

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.

1. Administrator Physical Loss Notification - N1813

Impacted Area: Tennessee

Triggering Disaster: Tornadoes and High Winds that occurred on February 6, 2025

Application Deadline: December 22, 2025

Primary Counties Eligible:
• Tennessee: Fentress, Grainger, Morgan, Putnam

Contiguous Counties Also Eligible:

• Tennessee: Anderson, Claiborne, Cumberland, DeKalb, Hamblen, Hancock, Hawkins, Jackson, Jefferson, Knox, Overton, Pickett, Roane, Scott, Smith, Union, White

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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