Businesses in Mississippi and New Madrid counties have until Sept. 15 to file applications for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration. The SBA's economic injury disaster loans are available for businesses dependent on farmers and ranchers sustaining crop losses due to last year's drought.
Farmers and ranchers are not eligible for these SBA loans. However, nurseries that are victims of drought disasters can apply.
Applications and further information can be obtained by calling the SBA toll-free at 1-800-366-6303 or TDD 817-267-4688 for the hearing impaired.
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