Disaster Assistance

When severe weather, drought, flooding, or other disasters damage crops, livestock, or farm infrastructure, federal disaster assistance helps producers recover through targeted payments, loans, and program support.

What disaster assistance covers

Assistance may address lost revenue, reduced crop quality, destroyed infrastructure, and other disaster-related expenses through programs that include supplemental relief payments, emergency loans, and commodity-specific economic assistance.

How to navigate the programs

For step-by-step guidance on eligibility, documentation, and which USDA programs best fit your situation, see Navigating Disaster: A Farmer’s Guide to USDA Assistance Programs.