The deadline for applying for low-interest emergency loans from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency is July 16.

The loans became available for losses sustained by farmers in Weld, Larimer and Boulder counties due to hail that occurred July 28-Sept. 3, 2008. For applications or other information, contact Bryan Cook, farm loan manager, at the Adams County FSA office, 57 W. Bromley Lane, Brighton, or call (303) 659-0525, Ext. 2.