By Blake Jackson
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) through its Farm Service Agency (FSA) is offering physical loss loans to farmers in Missouri, Arkansas, and Oklahoma impacted by damaging weather events in March 2025. These loans are designed to help agricultural producers repair or replace physical property that is essential for their farming operations.
The assistance covers a range of property types, including farm buildings, equipment, fixtures, perennial crops, fruit and nut trees, harvested or stored crops and hay, and even livestock losses. Two major weather events have triggered these aid opportunities.
The first disaster occurred between March 14 and March 16, 2025, involving hail, high winds, lightning, and tornadoes. Missouri counties eligible for aid due to this event include Butler, Dunklin, Howell, Oregon, Ozark, Ripley, and Taney, which are considered contiguous to primary Arkansas counties.
A second disaster began on March 30, 2025, and is still continuing. It brought excessive rain, flash flooding, flooding, hail, high winds, lightning, and tornadoes. The same Missouri counties mentioned above are again eligible as contiguous areas.
Oklahoma counties Adair and Sequoyah are also eligible as contiguous counties for the March 30 disaster.
Farmers in these areas can apply for physical loss loans until December 29, 2025. These loans can play a vital role in helping producers rebuild their operations and maintain stability after unexpected natural disasters.
Farmers are encouraged to contact their local FSA office to learn more about eligibility and how to apply. Recovery support like this is critical for keeping American agriculture strong and resilient.
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