USDA Disaster Relief Program for 2023 and 2024

Lyndi Allen
July 10, 2025

Prioritizing Farmers: USDA Launches Disaster Program for Recent Crop Losses

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released details for the new Supplemental Disaster Relief Program, which will provide assistance to farmers who had eligible crop losses due to natural disasters in 2023 and 2024. The program was authorized by Congress through the American Relief Act that passed in December.


“Our thoughts are with farmers that have dealt with natural disasters the last couple of years, losses that feel even larger in the middle of a downturn in the ag economy,” said Garrett Hawkins, Illinois farmer and IL Corn Growers Association President. “Thanks to the USDA for quick implementation of this program.”


The Farm Service Agency (FSA) mailed pre-filled applications to farmers today, and starting Thursday, July 10, farmers can also apply for assistance through their FSA office.



While a payment factor of 35% will be applied to all stage one payments, if additional funds remain, FSA will issue a second payment.

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