Drought loans available in county

Marion County farmers are eligible for federal emergency loans after drought prompted the USDA to designate neighboring McPherson County a natural disaster area.

USDA designated McPherson and seven other Kansas counties after prolonged severe or worse drought.

Farm Service Agency emergency loans can be used to replace equipment or livestock, reorganize headline operations or refinance certain debts.

Eligibility depends on losses, available security, and ability to repay. Applications are due March 10. More information is available through local USDA service centers.