# USDA Designates Wyoming County Disaster Area

The USDA Farm Service Agency has officially designated Crook County, Wyoming, as a primary natural disaster area due to severe drought conditions starting May 12, 2026. This designation extends emergency loan eligibility to agricultural producers in Crook County and contiguous counties in Wyoming, Montana, and South Dakota. Applications for these emergency loans are being accepted through May 3, 2027, providing a critical financial recovery mechanism for affected producers.

- This designation creates procurement opportunities for contractors and suppliers specializing in agricultural recovery, drought mitigation, and emergency loan facilitation services.
- Procurement professionals should note the geographic scope includes Crook County and contiguous counties in Wyoming, Montana, and South Dakota, expanding potential service areas.
- The extended application deadline through May 3, 2027, allows ample time for vendors and service providers to engage with affected producers and government programs.
- Organizations supporting agricultural disaster recovery can leverage this designation to align offerings with USDA emergency loan programs and related assistance efforts.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 26, 2026

### Government Entities
- United States Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency (USDA FSA)

### Sources
- [USDA Designates One Wyoming County as Primary Natural Disaster Areas | Farm Service Agency](https://www.fsa.usda.gov/news-events/news/09-25-2026/usda-designates-one-wyoming-county-primary-natural-disaster-areas) - FSA
- [USDA Designates One Wyoming County as Primary Natural Disaster Areas, Two contiguous counties in Wyoming are eligible for assistance | Farm Service Agency](https://www.fsa.usda.gov/news-events/news/09-21-2026/usda-designates-one-wyoming-county-primary-natural-disaster-areas-two) - FSA
- [USDA Designates Crook County, Wyoming, as Primary Natural Disaster Area | Farm Service Agency](https://www.fsa.usda.gov/news-events/news/09-23-2026/usda-designates-crook-county-wyoming-primary-natural-disaster-area) - FSA