The U.S. Department of Agriculture says low-interest emergency physical loss loans are available for producers in six southern Illinois counties due to losses caused by severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides, and mudslides which occurred on February 14.
The six counties are Alexander, Gallatin, Hardin, Massac, Pope and Pulaski Counties.
Low-interest emergency physical loss loans through the USDA Farm Service Agency 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.
Illinois Department of Ag director Jerry Costello says producers with storm damage in these six counties should contact their local USDA Service Center.
