Over the past few weeks, severe storms rolled across southern Iowa. Strong winds flattened corn along the Highway 2 and Highway 30 corridors, hail damaged soybean fields, and floodwaters washed over roads across our communities.
I grew up working on my family’s farm, so I know how devastating a storm like this hits and how long the road back can be. I’ve heard from Iowans across our community who are still assessing the damage, and I want to make sure you know about the resources we’re making available to help.
If you or someone you know needs recovery assistance, here’s what’s available:
🐄 Livestock losses: The Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) provides financial assistance for livestock lost during the storm — or sold at a reduced value because of storm-related injuries.
🌾 Feed and grazing losses: The Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-Raised Fish Program (ELAP) helps cover the cost of replacement feed and grazing losses.
🌲 Tree and orchard damage: The Tree Assistance Program (TAP) helps producers replant or rehabilitate damaged trees, bushes, and vines.
🚨 Emergency farm loans: Farmers in designated disaster areas who cannot obtain commercial financing may qualify for low-interest emergency loans.
The most important step is contacting your local USDA Farm Service Agency Service Center to report losses and get your questions answered.
🌐 Find your local Farm Service Agency here.
📱 Reach out to the Iowa FSA’s Des Moines office at (515) 254-1540 if you need additional support or have any questions.
USDA is just the start. Team Nunn is also here to help:
➡️ FEMA assistance: We’ll help you navigate applications for disaster assistance, including temporary housing, home repairs, and other eligible recovery costs.
➡️ Small business recovery: We’ll help connect business owners with low-interest SBA disaster loan resources to help rebuild and reopen.
➡️ Cutting through red tape: Hitting a wall with a federal agency? Our team can step in and help move your case forward.
📞 Call us at (515) 400-8180 or
🌐 Visit nunn.house.gov/serving-you/federalagency/
Iowans always step up to help their neighbors after a storm. You’ve got our team in your corner, too.