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United States
Department of
Agriculture

GRAIN
SORGHUM
LOSS
ADJUSTMENT
STANDARDS
HANDBOOK

Federal Crop
Insurance
Corporation

Product
Administration
and Standards
Division

FCIC-25210

(12-2010)

2011 and Succeeding Crop Years

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20250
FEDERAL CROP INSURANCE HANDBOOK
NUMBER:
FCIC-25210 (12-2010)
SUBJECT:
OPI: Product Administration and Standards
Division
GRAIN SORGHUM LOSS
ADJUSTMENT HANDBOOK
APPROVED:
DATE:
2011 and Succeeding Crop Years
/S:/ Tim B. Witt
12/13/2010
Deputy Administrator, Product Management

THIS HANDBOOK CONTAINS THE OFFICIAL FCIC-APPROVED LOSS ADJUSTMENT
STANDARDS FOR THIS CROP FOR THE 2011 AND SUCCEEDING CROP YEARS. ALL
REINSURED COMPANIES WILL UTILIZE THESE STANDARDS FOR BOTH LOSS
ADJUSTMENT AND LOSS TRAINING.

SUMMARY OF CHANGES/CONTROL CHART
The following list contains significant changes to this handbook, as determined by us. It may not
represent all changes made. All changes made to this handbook are applicable regardless of whether
or not listed.
Major Changes: See changes or additions in text which have been highlighted. Three stars (***)
identify where information has been removed.
Changes for Crop Year 2011 (FCIC-25210):
A.

Throughout handbook: Made editorial and syntax changes so handbook text tracks with current
RMA-approved handbook formatting, and updated examples and forms as needed.

Throughout the handbook: Replaced the terms “Special Provisions” or “SPOI” with “SP.”

Subsection 2 B (3): Added abbreviation for “Special Provisions” as “SP.”

Subsection 3 A (5): Added language from the policy stating that non-irrigated grain sorghum
planted in a skip-row pattern planting pattern as defined by the Farm Service Agency (FSA) is
insurable in some counties (refer to the SP).

Subsection 3 A (4): Added language from the policy stating the insured must elect to insure
grain sorghum with either revenue protection or yield protection by the sales closing date.

Subsection 4 C: Revised to reflect policy changes regarding projected price, and removed
language concerning actual cost of replanting.

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SUMMARY OF CHANGES/CONTROL CHART (Continued)

Subsection 5 C (3): Added instructions for determining the average row width when field is
planted using a skip-row pattern.

Subsection 9 C (7): Added statement to clarify that if the AIP determines the claim is to be
DENIED, refer to Paragraph 67 K of the LAM for PW completion instructions.

Subsection 9 C; item 5: Added language to clarify that if it is evident that no indemnity is due,
enter “NO INDEMNITY DUE” across the columns in Item 5

Subsection 9 C; column 29: Added Stage Code “DC” for denied claim.

Subsection 9 C; column 31: Appraised Potential: Changed instructions to enter the bushels
per acre allowed for replanting to the nearest tenth as determined from the replant calculation
documented in the Narrative.

Subsection 9 C; column 34: Production Pre QA: Changed instructions to enter the result of
multiplying column 31 times column 19 rounded to the nearest tenth. If no entry in column 31,
MAKE NO ENTRY.

Subsection 9 C; column 35 – Quality Factor: Added language from the policy to clarify that
under section 15 (j) of the Basic Provisions, if due to insured causes, a Federal or State agency
has ordered the appraised insured crop or production to be destroyed, enter the factor “.000,” and
to instruct the insured to complete and submit a Certification Form stating the date the crop or
production WAS DESTROYED and the method of destruction.

Subsection 9 C; column 37 - Uninsured Cause: In subsection a. (1), added Enter the result of
multiplying column 19 entry by NOT LESS than the insured’s production guarantee per acre for
yield protection or for revenue protection not less than the amount of production that when
multiplied by the harvest price (projected price for corn insured as silage) equals the revenue
protection guarantee, in bushels to tenths, for the line, for any “P” stage acreage.

Subsection 9 C; column 65 - Quality Factor: Added policy language to clarify that under
section 15 (j) of the Basic Provisions, if due to insured causes, a Federal or State agency has
ordered the appraised insured crop or production to be destroyed, enter the factor “.000,” and to
instruct the insured to complete and submit a Certification Form stating the date the crop or
production WAS DESTROYED and the method of destruction.

Subsection 9 C; item 72 - Total APH Prod.: Added language to MAKE NO ENTRY when
separate APH yields are maintained by type, practice, etc., within the unit.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
1.

INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................... 1

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................... 1
A.
B.

INSURANCE CONTRACT INFORMATION ..................................................... 2
A.
B.
C.
D.

GENERAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................. 6
SELECTING REPRESENTATIVE SAMPLES FOR APPRAISALS .................................. 6
MEASURING ROW WIDTH FOR SAMPLE SELECTION................................................ 7
STAGES OF GROWTH FOR GRAIN SORGHUM ............................................................. 8

APPRAISAL METHODS.................................................................................................... 12
A.
B.
C.
D.

GENERAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................. 4
QUALIFICATION FOR REPLANTING PAYMENT .......................................................... 5
MAXIMUM REPLANTING PAYMENT ............................................................................. 5
REPLANTING PAYMENT INSPECTIONS ........................................................................ 6

GRAIN SORGHUM APPRAISALS ................................................................................. 6
A.
B.
C.
D.

INSURABILITY .................................................................................................................... 2
PROVISIONS AND PROCEDURES NOT APPLICABLE TO CAT COVERAGE............ 3
UNIT DIVISION .................................................................................................................... 3
QUALITY ADJUSTMENT ................................................................................................... 3

REPLANTING PAYMENT PROCEDURES ................................................................ 4
A.
B.
C.
D.

DISTRIBUTION .................................................................................................................... 1
TERMS, ABBREVIATIONS, AND DEFINITIONS ............................................................ 1

GENERAL INFORMATION ............................................................................................... 12
STAND REDUCTION METHOD ....................................................................................... 12
HAIL DAMAGE METHOD ................................................................................................ 13
HEADED WEIGHT METHOD ........................................................................................... 15

APPRAISAL DEVIATIONS AND MODIFICATIONS .......................................... 16
A.
B.

DEVIATIONS ...................................................................................................................... 16
MODIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................... 16

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TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued)
PAGE
8.

APPRAISAL WORKSHEET ENTRIES AND COMPLETION
PROCEDURES ....................................................................................................................... 17
A.
B.
C.

APPRAISAL WORKSHEET FORM STANDARDS.......................................................... 17
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR WORKHSEET ENTRIES AND
COMPLETION PROCEDURES.......................................................................................... 17
WORKSHEET ENTRIES AND COMPLETION INFORMATION ................................... 18
STAND REDUCTION METHOD ....................................................................................... 18
APPRAISAL WORKSHEET EXAMPLE ........................................................................... 20
WORKSHEET ENTRIES AND COMPLETION INFORMATION ................................... 21
HAIL DAMAGE METHOD ................................................................................................ 21
APPRAISAL WORKSHEET EXAMPLE ........................................................................... 24
WORKSHEET ENTRIES AND COMPLETION INFORMATION ................................... 25
HEADED WEIGHT METHOD ........................................................................................... 25
APPRAISAL WORKSHEET EXAMPLE ........................................................................... 27

CLAIM FORM ENTRIES AND COMPLETION PROCEDURES .................... 28
A.
B.
C.

CLAIM FORM STANDARDS ............................................................................................ 28
GENERAL INFORMATION WORKSHEET FOR ENTRIES AND
COMPLETION PROCEDURES.......................................................................................... 28
FORM ENTRIES AND COMPLETION INFORMATION ................................................ 29
SECTION I – DETERMINED ACREAGE APPRAISED, PRODUCTION AND ................
ADJUSTMENTS .................................................................................................................. 32
SECTION II – DETERMINED HARVESTED PRODUCTION ........................................ 41
CLAIM FORM EXAMPLE ................................................................................................. 48
CLAIM FORM EXAMPLE (REPLANT)............................................................................ 49

10. REFERENCE MATERIAL ................................................................................................ 51
TABLE A - MINIMUM REPRESENTATIVE SAMPLE REQUIREMENTS ........................... 51
TABLE B - ROW WIDTH AND SAMPLE LENGTH CHART ................................................. 51
TABLE C - STAND REDUCTION FACTORS .......................................................................... 52
TABLE D - NET PERCENT OF HEAD DAMAGE ................................................................... 53
TABLE E - LEAF LOSS FACTORS ........................................................................................... 54
TABLE F - THRESHING FACTORS ......................................................................................... 55
TABLE G - MOISTURE ADJUSTMENT FACTORS ................................................................ 56
TABLE H - COMBINED TEST WEIGHT & PACK FACTOR ................................................. 57

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INTRODUCTION

THIS HANDBOOK MUST BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE LOSS ADJUSTMENT
MANUAL (LAM) STANDARDS HANDBOOK, FCIC-25010.
The FCIC-issued loss adjustment standards for this crop are the official standard requirements for
adjusting Multiple Peril Crop Insurance (MPCI) losses in a uniform and timely manner. The FCICissued standards for this crop and crop year are in effect as of the signature date for this crop handbook
at www.rma.usda.gov/handbooks/25000/index.html. All reinsured companies will utilize these
standards for both loss adjustment and loss training for the applicable crop year. These standards
which include crop appraisal methods, claims completion instructions, and form standards, supplement
the general (not crop-specific) loss adjustment standards identified in the (LAM).

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

This handbook remains in effect until superseded by reissuance of either the entire handbook or
selected portions (through slipsheets or bulletins). If slipsheets have been issued for a handbook, the
original handbook as amended by slipsheet pages shall constitute the handbook. A bulletin can
supersede either the original handbook or subsequent slipsheets.

A. DISTRIBUTION
(1)

(2)

The following is the minimum distribution of forms completed by the adjuster and signed
by the insured (or the insured’s authorized representative) for the loss adjustment
inspection:
(a)

One legible copy to the insured.

(b)

The original and all remaining copies as instructed by the Approved Insurance
Provider (AIP).

It is the AIPs’ responsibility to maintain original insurance documents relative to
policyholder servicing as designated in their approved plan of operations.

TERMS, ABBREVIATIONS, AND DEFINITIONS
(1)

Terms, abbreviations, and definitions general (not crop specific) to loss adjustment are
identified in the LAM.

(2)

Terms, abbreviations, and definitions specific to grain sorghum loss adjustment and this
handbook, which are not defined in this section, are defined as they appear in the text.

(3)

Abbreviations:
CAT
CIH

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(3)

Abbreviations (continued):
DSSH
FGIS
SP

(4)

Document and Supplemental Standards Handbook, FCIC-24040
Federal Grain Inspection Service
Special Provisions

Definitions:
Damaged Kernels - Kernels, pieces of sorghum kernels, and other grains that are badly
ground-damaged, badly weather-damaged, diseased, frost-damaged, germ-damaged, heatdamaged, insect-bored, mold-damaged, sprout-damaged, or otherwise materially damaged.

3. INSURANCE CONTRACT INFORMATION
The AIP is to determine that the insured has complied with all policy provisions of the insurance
contract. Crop provisions which are to be considered in this determination include (but are not limited
to):

A. INSURABILITY
The following may not be a complete list of insurability requirements. Refer to the Basic
Provisions, the Coarse Grains Crop Provisions, and the SP for a complete list.
(1) The crop insured will be all the grain sorghum in the county for which a premium rate is
provided by the county actuarial documents, in which the insured has a share; and
(a)

that is adapted to the area based on days to maturity and is compatible with
agronomic and weather conditions in the area;

(b)

that is planted for harvest as grain;

(c)

that is a combine-type hybrid grain sorghum (grown from hybrid seed); and

(d)

that is not a dual-purpose type of grain sorghum (a type used for both grain and
forage), unless a written agreement allows insurance on such grain sorghum.

(2) Unless allowed in the SP or a written agreement, grain sorghum is not insurable if it is:
(a)

interplanted with another crop; or

(b)

planted into an established grass or legume.

(3) Any acreage of the insured crop damaged before the final planting date, to the extent that
the majority of producers in the area would normally not further care for the crop, must be
replanted unless the AIP agrees that it is not practical. Refer to the LAM for replanting
provision issues. Refer to section 4 of this handbook for replanting payment procedures.

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(4) In addition to the requirements in the Basic provisions, the insured must elect to insure
grain sorghum with either revenue protection or yield protection by the sales closing date.
(5) Non-irrigated grain sorghum planted in a skip-row pattern consisting of alternating rows of
grain sorghum and fallow land and that qualifies as a skip-row planting pattern as defined
by the Farm Service Agency (FSA) or a successor agency, is insurable in some counties
(refer to the SP). The acreage insured will be only the land occupied by the rows of grain
sorghum utilized by the planting pattern. Refer to the CIH for more information.

PROVISIONS AND PROCEDURES NOT APPLICABLE TO CAT
COVERAGE
Refer to the LAM for provisions and procedures not applicable to CAT.

C. UNIT DIVISION
Refer to the insurance contract for unit provisions. Unless limited by the Crop or SP, a basic
unit, as defined in the Basic Provisions, may be divided into optional units if, for each optional
unit, all the conditions stated in the applicable provisions are met.
For information on Enterprise and Whole-Farm units, refer to the LAM.

D. QUALITY ADJUSTMENT
(1)

The adjuster must refer to the SP if production is eligible for quality adjustment as
identified in the Coarse Grains Crop Provisions.

(2)

Refer to the LAM for information on speculative type contract prices in quality adjustment.
THE QUALITY ADJUSTMENT FACTOR CANNOT BE GREATER THAN 1.000 or less
than zero (.000).

(3)

Grain sorghum production, in accordance with the crop provisions, will be eligible for
quality adjustment if,
(a)

Deficiencies in quality (due to insurable causes), in accordance with the Official
United States Standards for Grain, result in grain sorghum not meeting the grade
requirements for U.S. No. 4 (grades U.S. Sample Grade) because of test weight or
kernel damage (excluding heat damage) or having a musty, sour, or commercially
objectionable foreign odor (except smut odor), or which meets the special grade for
smutty grain sorghum, or

(b)

Substances or conditions are present that are identified by the Food and Drug
Administration or other public health of the United States as being injurious to human
or animal health.
Under section 15 (j) of the Basic Provisions, if due to insured causes, a Federal or
State agency has ordered the appraised insured crop or production to be destroyed,
enter the factor “.000” in column 35 for appraised production or column 65 for

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harvested production, as applicable. Instruct the insured to complete and submit a
Certification Form stating the date the crop or production WAS DESTROYED and
the method of destruction (refer to item 40 and the Narrative below). Also refer to
LAM paragraphs 96 J (2) and 102A for additional information. Otherwise, MAKE
NO ENTRY.
Refer to the LAM for instructions on who can obtain samples for grading, and who can
make determinations of deficiencies, conditions and substances that would cause the crop
to qualify for quality adjustment.
(4)

When due to insurable cause(s), use of quality adjustment for grain sorghum is handled by
determining the appropriate discount factors from the SP, summing them together, if
applicable, and subtracting from 1.000 to obtain the applicable Quality Adjustment Factor
(percent of production to count). Refer to the SP for chart discount factors, instructions for
calculating non-chart discount factors, and other discounts allowed. Also, refer to the LAM
for examples and guidance in determining reduction in values (RIV’s) to determine nonchart discount factors.

(5)

Moisture adjustment is applied prior to applying any qualifying adjustment for quality such
as test weight, kernel damage, etc. A grain sorghum moisture adjustment chart is in
TABLE G (Moisture Adjustment Factors). Moisture adjustment results in a reduction in
production to count of 0.12 percent for each 0.1 percent moisture in excess of 14 percent.

(6)

For grain sorghum for which RIV’s apply, and which can be conditioned/reconditioned,
refer to the Quality Statement(s) in the SP and the LAM for instructions.

(7)

If a local market cannot be found for the damaged grain sorghum, refer to the LAM.

(8)

Refer to the LAM for special instructions regarding mycotoxin-infected grain.

(9)

Document quality adjustment information as described in the instruction for the “Narrative”
section of the claim form (refer to subsection 9 B), or on a Special Report.

(10) For additional quality adjustment definitions, instructions, qualifications, sampling
requirements, graders, and testing requirements, refer to the LAM and the Official United
States Standards for Grain.

REPLANTING PAYMENT PROCEDURES

A. GENERAL INFORMATION
(1)

Replanting payments made on acreage replanted by a practice that was uninsurable as an
original planting will require the deduction of the replanting payment for such acreage from
the original unit liability. If the unit dollar loss (final claim) is less than the original unit
liability minus such replanting payment, the actual indemnity dollar amount will not be
affected by the replanting payment. The premium will not be reduced.

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(2)

No replanting payment will be made on acreage on which one replanting payment has
already been allowed for the crop year.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR REPLANTING PAYMENT
To qualify for a replanting payment, the:
(1)

Insured crop must be damaged by an insurable cause;

(2)

AIP must determine that it is practical to replant (refer to the LAM);

(3)

Acres must have been planted on or after the “Earliest Planting” date if such date has been
established by the SP;

(4)

Bushel per acre appraisal (or appraisal plus any appraisals for uninsured causes of loss)
must be less than 90 percent of the bushel per acre production guarantee for the acreage the
insured intends to replant (Refer to section 5, “Grain Sorghum Appraisals”);

(5)

Acreage replanted must be AT LEAST the lesser of 20 acres or 20 percent of the insured
planted acreage for the unit as determined on the final planting date or within the late
planting period if a late planting period is applicable (Any acreage planted after the end of
the late planting period will not be included when determining if the 20 acres or 20 percent
qualification is met. Refer to the LAM.); and

(6)

AIP has given consent to replant.

In the Narrative of the claim form or on a Special Report, show the bushel per acre appraisal for
each field or subfield and the calculations to document that qualifications for a replant payment
have been met.

MAXIMUM REPLANTING PAYMENT
The maximum amount of the replanting payment per acre will be the LESSER OF:
(1)

the product of multiplying the maximum bushels allowed in the policy (7 bushels) by the
insured’s projected price, times the insured’s share in the crop; or

(2)

20 percent of the production guarantee times the applicable projected price times the
insured’s share.

(3)

Determine the number of bushels per acre allowed for replanting as follows. Show all
calculations in the narrative of the claim form or on a Special Report.

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EXAMPLE 1
Owner/operator (100% share)
30 acres replanted.
20% of prod. guar (41.7 bu. x 20%) = 8.3 bu. x 1.000 (share) = 8.3 bu.
7 bu. (max. bu. amount allowed in policy) x 1.000 (share) = 7.0 bu.
The lesser of 8.3 bu. or 7 bu. is 7 bu.
Actual bushels per acre allowed = 7.0 bu.
Enter the number of bushels per acre allowed (7.0) bu. in Section I - column 31, “Appraised
Potential” of the claim form.

EXAMPLE 2
Landlord/tenant on 50% share
30 acres replanted.
20% of prod. guar (41.7 bu. x 20%) = 8.3 bu. x .500 (share) = 4.2 bu.
7 bu. (max. bu. amount allowed in policy) x .500 (share) = 3.5 bu.
The lesser of 4.2 bu. or 3.5 bu. is 3.5 bu.
Actual bushels per acre allowed = 3.5 bushels.
Enter the number of bushels allowed (3.5 bu.) if share has been applied, or the number of bushels
allowed (7.0 bu.) if share has yet to be applied in Section I, column 31, “Appraised Potential” of
the claim form. (Follow individual AIP guidelines). Indicate in the “Narrative” if adjusted
potential has/has not been reduced for share on the claim form according to AIP guidelines.

D. REPLANTING PAYMENT INSPECTIONS
Replanting payment inspections are to be prepared as final inspections on the claim form only
when qualifying for a replanting payment. Non-qualifying replanting payment inspections are to
be handled as preliminary inspections. If qualified for a replanting payment, a Certification Form
may be prepared on the initial farm visit. Refer to the LAM.

GRAIN SORGHUM APPRAISALS

A. GENERAL INFORMATION
Potential production for all types of inspections will be appraised in accordance with procedures
specified in this handbook and the LAM.

SELECTING REPRESENTATIVE SAMPLES FOR APPRAISALS
(1)

Determine the minimum number of required samples for a field or subfield by the field
size, the average stage of growth, age (size) and general capabilities of the plants, and
variability of potential production and plant damage within the field or subfield.

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(2)

Split the field into subfields when:
(a)

variable damage causes the crop potential to appear to be significantly different
within the same field; or

(b)

the insured wishes to destroy a portion of a field.

(3)

Each field or subfield must be appraised separately.

(4)

Take not less than the minimum number (count) of representative samples required in
TABLE A (Minimum Representative Sample Requirements) for each field or subfield.

C. MEASURING ROW WIDTH FOR SAMPLE SELECTION
Use these instructions for all appraisal methods that require row width determinations.
(1)

Use a measuring tape marked in inches or convert a tape marked in tenths, to inches, to
measure row width (refer to LAM for conversion table).

(2)

Measure across THREE OR MORE row spaces, from the center of the first row to the
center of the fourth row (or as many rows as needed), and divide the result by the number
of row spaces measured across, to determine an average row width in whole inches.
EXAMPLE:
Row 1

Row 2
Row Space

Row 3
Row Space

Row 4
Row Space

|........................................54 inches…….............................|
54 inches ÷ 3 row spaces = 18 inches average row width
(3)

When the planting pattern is a skip-row pattern, measure across the pattern and divide the
total distance by the number of rows measured across, to determine “average row width” in
whole inches. In this instance, a skip-row is considered a planted row.
EXAMPLE:
Row 1

Row 2

Skip Row 3

Row 4

Row 5

Row Space
40”

Row Space
Row Space
Row Space
40”
40”
40”
|.........................................…160 inches....................…............|
160 inches

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Caution is required when a planting pattern has varying row widths within the pattern, e.g., two
36” planted rows with a 27” skip. Measure each planted pattern to determine average row width.
Use the average of the planted row width to select the single row width for each representative
sample.
(4)

Apply the average row width to TABLE B (Row Width and Sample Length Chart) to
determine the required length of sample row.

(5)

When two or more rows are used for a pattern, divide the length of a single row pattern by
the number of rows in the pattern. The combined length of all rows must equal the single
row length.

(6)

Where rows are skipped for tractor and planter tires, refer to the LAM.

(7)

For broadcast acreage, use a 6.6 foot square grid.

D. STAGES OF GROWTH FOR GRAIN SORGHUM
(1)

Actual leaf count is used to determine the stage of growth until all the leaves are exposed.
(a)

Start with the rounded tip leaf, count all leaves developed up to, and including the
stage indicator leaf. The stage indicator is that leaf which is at least 50 percent
exposed. It is usually the uppermost leaf tip that is pointing below a horizontal line.

(b)

The node identification system will be used if the rounded tip leaf cannot be
determined (Refer to subsection D (6), Figure A):
1

Pull up the entire plant and carefully split the stalk to expose stalk nodes and
root whorls.

The SEVENTH leaf attaches to the top of the first noticeable elongation
between the nodes (an internode).

After the seventh leaf node is identified, count upward to the stage indicator
leaf.

In the early stages of the plant's development, the nodes are very compact and
difficult to distinguish; by stage nine or ten, the internode elongation should be
easily found.

(2)

The head development determines the stage of growth after the boot stage. Refer to
subsection D (5) Stage Characteristics (Heading through Maturity).

(3)

Stage Definitions. The definitions listed in subsections D (4) and D (5) below are based on
the average normal conditions for a 20-leaf, 115-day plant.

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(4)

Stage Characteristics (Emergence Through Boot)

Name of Stage
(one-half of the
actual leaf
is exposed)

Average
Time Interval

Collar of
this leaf
is visible

Tip of
this leaf
is visible

Percent
of total
leaf area
exposed

Emergence to
11th Leaf

32 days

11th Leaf

4 days

9th

13th

12th Leaf

4 days

10th

14th

13th Leaf

3 days

11th

15th

14th Leaf

3 days

12th

16th

15th Leaf

3 days

13th

17th

16th Leaf

3 days

14th

18th

17th Leaf

3 days

15th

19th

18th Leaf

2 days

16th

20th
(flag leaf)

19th Leaf

2 days

17th

Part of 20th
(flag leaf) is
visible

20th Leaf

3 days

Full Leaf
Development
(Early Boot)

Boot

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3 days

All leaves fully
extended and
exposed. Head
has started to
swell and is
extended to just
below the flag
leaf.

2 days

Head has reached
almost full size
and has started to
emerge from the
sheath of the flag
leaf.

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(5)

Stage Characteristics (Heading Through Maturity)
All stages are based on 50 percent of the plants in the sample at or beyond a given phase of
development.

Name of Stage

Average Time

Characteristics

Just Headed

2 days

50 percent of the heads emerged from the
boot. No blooms showing.

Bloom

5 days

All heads emerged from the boot and 50
percent are showing yellow pollen tubes
over 50 percent of each head.

Blister

4 days

Grain is in a watery form and only
partially formed--no color to liquid.

Early Milk

6 days

Grain is fully formed. Substance is clear
to slightly white, milky liquid. Removal
of fluid would leave only the grain hull.

Milk

7 days

Substance is thick milky liquid, no solids.

Late Milk

7 days

Grain has reached a semi-solid form.

Soft Dough

6 days

Grain can be crushed and a white
substance emerges in a semi-solid form.

Dough

5 days

Grain can be crushed and a white
substance emerges in an almost solid
form.

Hard Dough

6 days

Grain is firm enough that when crushed
there is no emergence.
Physiological maturity has been reached.
Less than 40 percent moisture content.

Mature

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(6)

Illustration of Stage Characteristics:

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6. APPRAISAL METHODS
A. GENERAL INFORMATION
These instructions provide information on the following appraisal methods.
Appraisal Method...
Stand Reduction Method
Hail Damage Method
Headed Weight Method

Use...
For planted acreage with no emerged seed, and from
emergence to the milk stage.
Beginning with the 10th leaf stage and until the sorghum
reaches the milk stage.
For all grain appraisals from milk stage through maturity

(1)

A separate worksheet is required for each unit inspected.

(2)

Refer to Section 5 for sampling and row length requirements.

STAND REDUCTION METHOD
(1)

Use for all appraisals from emergence to the milk stage (Beginning with the 10th leaf stage,
the Hail Damage Method is used to assess damage caused by hail). This method is based
on the number of surviving plants in a designated sample row length.

(2)

If the reduction in stand is solely due to non-emerged seed due to insufficient soil moisture,
do not complete appraisals prior to the time specified in the LAM. Refer to the paragraph
in the LAM regarding deferred appraisals and non-emerged seed.
(a)

This method is based on the number of surviving plants in a designated sample row
length.

(b)

Surviving plant counts are converted to bushels per acre by multiplying the percent of
potential remaining by the base yield per acre.

(c)

Prior to the 20th leaf stage, the “Stand Reduction Chart” in TABLE C is used to
determine the percent of potential remaining.

(d)

After the 19th leaf stage to the milk stage, the yield and stand reductions are on a oneto-one ratio. (EXAMPLE: 80% stand = 80% potential.)

(e)

Samples consist of 1/100 acre, unless the crop is broadcast. Use 6.6 feet by 6.6 feet
(1/1000 acre) as the sample area for broadcast grain sorghum. Refer to Row Width
and Length Chart (TABLE B) for other appropriate sample sizes.

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C. HAIL DAMAGE METHOD
Use the Hail Damage Appraisal Worksheet for hail-damaged grain sorghum appraisals beginning
with the 10th leaf stage and until the grain sorghum reaches the milk stage.
(1)

This method is based on the calculation of direct and indirect damage from hail to
determine the percent of potential remaining, converted to a bushel-per-acre appraisal.

(2)

For damage due to hail, inspections for immature grain sorghum must be delayed at least 7
to 10 days after the damage for a more accurate damage assessment.

(3)

Direct damage includes stand reduction and damage to the stalk and head.
(a)

(b)

Stand Reduction
1

Hail damage stand reduction prior to the 10th leaf stage is considered
recoverable since the plant growing point is largely protected to this stage and
regrowth will usually show no adverse effect in grain yield.

In the 10th leaf through the 19th leaf stage, the “Hail Stand Reduction Loss
Chart” in TABLE C is used to determine percent of damage due to stand
reduction.

After the 19th leaf stage to the milk stage, the yield and stand reductions are on
a one-to-one ratio. (EXAMPLE: 80% stand reduction = 80% loss of
potential.)

Head Damage
The gross percent of damage to grain sorghum heads caused by hail damage is
determined by dividing the average number of destroyed kernels per head by the
average total number of kernels per head in a sample of four “average” heads.
To determine the gross percent of head damage:
1

Determine the average total number of kernels and the number of kernels
destroyed by hail on four “average” heads by calculating the average number of
kernels per spikelet (using four spikelets - one from near the bottom of the head,
one a quarter of the way up, one from half way up, and one from three-fourths
of the way up). After determining the total number of kernels per spikelets,
count the number of kernels that are destroyed (missing, cracked, bruised) by
hail. Multiply both counts by the number of spikelets on the head (count the
four or five small spikelets in the very top of the head as one average spikelet).

Total the number of all kernels (destroyed and not destroyed). Then total the
number of destroyed kernels. Divide each result by the total number of heads
sampled. The results will be the average total number of kernels per head and
the average number of kernels destroyed per-head.

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Divide the average number of kernels destroyed per-head by the average total
number of kernels per head to determine the GROSS percent of head damage.

EXAMPLE:

SPIKELETS

HEAD 1
TOTAL
DESTROYED
KERNELS
KERNELS

HEAD 3
TOTAL
DESTROYED
KERNELS
KERNELS

HEAD4
TOTAL
DESTROYED
KERNELS
KERNELS

47
86
95
77
305

31
52
47
46
176

51
82
90
65
288

23
35
40
28
126

38
77
84
62
261

12
29
40
29
110

45
79
88
71
283

13
21
30
25
89

76.3

31.5

65.3

27.5

70.8

22.3

5,341.0

3,080.0

5,256.0

2,299.5

3,852.7

1,622.5

4,389.6

1,382.6

1
2
3
4
TOTAL
AVG. PER
SPIKELETS
NO. OF
SPIKELETS
PER HEAD
AVG.
KERNELS
PER HEAD

HEAD 2
TOTAL
DESTROYED
KERNELS
KERNELS

Total Avg. Kernels per head (from 4 heads) ÷ number of heads = Avg. Kernels per Head
18,839.3 kernels ÷ 4 heads = 4,709.8 average kernels per head
Total Avg. Number Destroyed Kernels per head (from 4 heads) ÷ number of heads = Avg.
Number Destroyed Kernels per Head
8,384.6 kernels ÷ 4 heads = 2,096.2 average destroyed kernels per head
Avg. Destroyed Kernels per Head ÷ Avg. Kernels per Head = Gross Percent of Head Damage
2,096.2 destroyed kernels ÷ 4,709.8 kernels/head = .445 (44.5% - round to nearest 5%) =
45% Gross Percent of Head Damage
Percent Damage from Stand Reduction (item 14 rounded to nearest 5%) = 30%
Apply percent Gross Percent of Head Damage and Percent Damage from Stand Reduction to
TABLE D.
Percent Head Damage (item 17 entry from TABLE D) = 32%
(c)

Stalk Damage
Plants having bruises on the stalk should not be counted as destroyed until such time
as they actually fall over and become unharvestable. Young bruised plants will
usually produce a normal or near-normal head even though stalk damage is present.
When considerable bruising is evident, the adjustment should be deferred until the
actual loss can be determined.

(4)

Indirect damage is caused by defoliation (the loss of leaf area) due to hail. To determine
the amount defoliation and subsequent yield loss:

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(a)

Select representative plants;

(b)

Remove the leaves which were exposed at the time of hail damage;

(c)

Determine the percent of leaf area destroyed (missing or brown areas) on each
removed leaf;

(d)

Total the leaf-area-loss percentages; and

(e)

Divide the total percentage by the total number of leaves (rounded to the nearest 5%)
to determine the average percent. Apply the average percent to the Leaf Loss Chart in
TABLE E.
IF THE DAMAGE OCCURRED PRIOR TO BOOT STAGE, use the top portion of
the chart. Determine the ultimate number of leaves by tearing the plant down. After
the stage indicator leaf has been identified, dissect the plant and count the nodes or
leaves not yet emerged to determine the ultimate number. If the actual number of
leaves to be produced cannot be determined, defer the appraisal until the actual
number of leaves can be determined. AT THE TIME OF DEFERRAL, accurately
determine the percent of defoliation as of the date of hail loss. No further
determination of defoliation should be made unless further damage occurs.
If the damage occurred in boot through early milk stage, apply the average percent
(determined above) to the lower portion of TABLE E.

D. HEADED WEIGHT METHOD
Use the Weight Method Appraisal Worksheet, Part I, for all grain appraisals from milk stage
through maturity.
(1)

This method is based on weighing the grain heads in a fraction of an acre, then converting
this production to bushels per acre.

(2)

Select representative samples of:
(a)

1/100 acre if the potential appears to be 20 bushels per acre or less.

(b)

1/1000 acre if the potential appears to be in excess of 20 bushels per acre.

(c)

6.6 foot by 6.6 foot (1/1000 acre) if the grain sorghum is broadcast planted.

(3)

Harvest all grain heads in the sample by cutting heads from the stalks as close as possible to
the lowest head branch. Weigh each sample. Calculate the average sample weight by
adding the sample weights together and dividing by the number of samples taken.

(4)

Multiply average sample weight by:
(a)

1.34 if the sample size selected was 1/100 acre;

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(b)

13.4 if the sample size selected was 1/1000 acre;

The result will be the bushels per acre of potential production.

(5)

If the grain is light and chaffy or heads are poorly filled, determine threshing percentage in
accordance with TABLE F.

(6)

Determine the average moisture percentage of all samples.

APPRAISAL DEVIATIONS AND MODIFICATIONS

A. DEVIATIONS
Deviations in appraisal methods require FCIC written authorization (as described in the LAM)
prior to implementation.

MODIFICATIONS
Modifications require authorization from the AIP. Refer to the LAM for further information.
Use the following appraisal modifications in conjunction with the appropriate grain sorghum
appraisal method for damage due to insured causes.
Permanent Wilt (Not applicable to irrigated practice).
(1)

When permanent wilt is present:
(a)

Plants are damaged to the point that the leaves remain tightly rolled throughout the
night; and

(b)

The four lower leaves of the plant are brown and brittle and during the day will
crumble when rolled between the hands.

(2)

When all plants are permanently wilted and stand reduction appraisal is appropriate, note on
appraisal sheet "no production potential due to permanent wilt," and enter zero appraisal for
acreage so affected. Refer to the LAM for additional information on zero appraisals.

(3)

When permanent wilt has been determined in the area, but not all (or none) of the plants in
the field or sub-field have been affected, appraise in the normal manner unless the insured
agrees to leave representative areas for later appraisal. Inform insured to request another
appraisal within 30 days of this inspection.

Acreage affected by permanent wilt should be inspected in early-morning hours to confirm turgor
has not been restored overnight. Make observations before 9 A.M. if possible. Plants will be
considered permanently wilted if they are damaged to the extent that they will die even if supplied
moisture.

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APPRAISAL WORKSHEET ENTRIES AND COMPLETION
PROCEDURES

A. APPRAISAL WORKSHEET FORM STANDARDS

(1)

The entry items in subsection C are the minimum requirements for the Grain Sorghum
Appraisal Worksheet for the Stand Reduction Method. The entry items in subsection D are
the minimum requirements for the Grain Sorghum Appraisal Worksheet for the Hail
Damage Method. The entry items in subsection E are the minimum requirements for the
Grain Sorghum Appraisal Worksheet for the Headed Weight Method. All of these entry
items are “Substantive,” (i.e., they are required.)

(2)

Appraisal Worksheet Completion Instructions. The completion instructions for the required
entry items on the Appraisal Worksheet in the following subsections are “Substantive,”
(i.e., they are required.)

(3)

The Privacy Act and Non-Discrimination Statements are required statements that must be
printed on the form or provided to the insured as a separate document. These statements
are not shown in the example forms in this section. The current Non-Discrimination
Statement and Privacy Act Statement can be found on the RMA website at
http://www.rma.usda.gov/regs/required.html or successor website.

(4)

Refer to the DSSH for other crop insurance form requirements (e.g., font point size, etc.)

GENERAL INFORMATION FOR WORKSHEET ENTRIES AND
COMPLETION PROCEDURES
(1)

Include the AIP’s name in the appraisal worksheet title if not preprinted on the AIP’s
worksheet, when a worksheet entry is not provided.

(2)

Include the claim number on the appraisal worksheet (when required by the AIP) when a
worksheet entry is not provided.

(3)

Separate appraisal worksheets are required for each unit appraised, and for each field or
subfield, which has a differing base (APH) yield or farming practice (applicable to replant,
preliminary, and final claims). Refer to Section 5 for sampling requirements.

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C. WORKSHEET ENTRIES AND COMPLETION INFORMATION
STAND REDUCTION METHOD
Verify or make the following entries:
Item
No.

Information Required
Company: Name of AIP, if not preprinted on the worksheet (Company Name).

Insured’s Name: Name of the insured that identifies EXACTLY the person (legal entity)
to whom the policy is issued.

Policy Number: Insured’s assigned policy number.

Unit No.: Unit number from the Summary of Coverage after it is verified to be correct.
Claim Number: Claim number as assigned by the AIP.

Crop: Enter “Grain Sorghum.”

Crop Year: Four-digit crop year, as defined in the policy, for which the claim has been
filed.

FSA Farm No.: FSA farm serial number, if applicable.

Field No.: Field or subfield identification symbol.
No. of Acres: Number of determined acres, to tenths, in the field or subfield being
appraised.

Row Width: Row width to nearest inch. If broadcast, enter “B.” Refer to subsection 5C
for row width determination information.

Base Yield: Enter the approved yield to nearest whole bushel from the APH form, after
verifying to be correct.

10.

Sample No.: MAKE NO ENTRY.

11.

Normal Plant Population 1/100 Acre: Determine by counting the potential (living, dead,
missing, and non-emerged) plants in a length of row equivalent to 1/100 acre (for broadcast
seeded, 6.6 feet X 6.6 feet (1/1000 acre)).

12.

No. of Surviving Plants 1/100 Acre: Enter number of surviving plants.

13.

Percent of Stand: Result, to nearest tenth, of dividing the number of surviving plants
(item 12) by the normal plant population (item 11).

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14.

Round Col. 13 to nearest 5 percent: Percent of stand (item 13) rounded to nearest 5
percent.

15.

Percent of Potential: Enter percent of potential as follows:
a.

Determine stage at time of damage and enter in item 19.

Before 20th leaf stage, use Stand Reduction Chart (TABLE C) and entry in item 14.

After the 19th leaf stage, repeat entry from item 14.

16.

Base Yield: Repeat entry from item 9.

17.

Appraisal for Sample: Result, to nearest tenth, of multiplying percent of potential (item
15) expressed as a decimal by the base yield (item 16).

18.

Total: Sum of entries in item 17 (to nearest tenth).

19.

Stage of Growth at Time of Damage: Stage of growth at time of damage (refer to
subsection 5 D).

20.

Total Appraisals for all Samples: Repeat entry from item 18.

21.

No. of Samples: Enter total number of samples.

22.

Appraisal per Acre/Field: Result (to nearest tenth) by dividing total appraisals for all
samples (item 20) by the total number of samples (item 21).

23.

Notes and Calculations: Remarks pertinent to the appraisal, sampling, conditions in
general (e.g. - very hot and dry) etc.

The following required entries are not illustrated on the Appraisal Worksheet example below.
24.

Insured’s Signature and Date: Insured’s (or insured’s authorized representative’s)
signature and date. BEFORE obtaining signature, REVIEW ALL ENTRIES on the
Appraisal Worksheet WITH THE INSURED (or insured’s authorized representative),
particularly explaining codes, etc., which may not be readily understood.

25.

Adjuster’s Signature, Code No., and Date: Signature of adjuster, code number, and date
signed after the insured (or insured’s authorized representative) has signed. If the appraisal
is performed prior to the signature date, document the date of appraisal in the
Remarks/Narrative section of the Appraisal Worksheet (if available); otherwise, document
the appraisal date in the Narrative of the Production Worksheet.
Page: Page numbers - (EXAMPLE: Page 1 of 1, Page 1 of 2, Page 2 of 2, etc.).

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FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY

STAND REDUCTION
APPRAISAL WORKSHEET
(Corn and Grain Sorghum,
HYBRID SEED CORN,
HYBRID SORGHUM SEED, POPCORN)

1. INSURED'S NAME

COMPANY

ANY COMPANY
3. UNIT NO.

CLAIM NUMBER

0001-0001 OU
6. FSA FARM NO.

123

2. POLICY NUMBER

I.M. INSURED

XXXXXX
7. FIELD NO.

XXXXXXX

4. CROP

GRAIN SORGHUM

NO. OF ACRES

5. CROP YEAR

8. ROW WIDTH

106.0

YYYY

9. BASE YIELD

38"

COMPUTATIONS
HYBRID SORGHUM SEED AND
GRAIN SORGHUM ONLY
ROUND COL. 13 TO
PERCENT OF
NEAREST 5
STAND
PERCENT
13
14

NORMAL PLANT
POPULATION
1/100 ACRE
11

NO. OF
SURVIVING PLANTS
1/100 ACRE
12

320

6.6

4.4

320

5.3

4.4

320

11.3

8.3

320

12.2

8.3

320

14.7

12.7

SAMPLE
NO.
10

PERCENT OF
POTENTIAL
15

6
7

8
9
10

11
12

19. STAGE OF GROWTH AT TIME OF DAMAGE

9th Leaf

20. TOTAL APPRAISALS FOR ALL
SAMPLES

38.1

BASE YIELD
16

38.1
18. TOTAL
22. APPRAISAL PER ACRE/FIELD

21. NO. OF SAMPLES

APPRAISAL
FOR SAMPLE
(COL. 15 X 16)
17

7.6

BU.

23. NOTES AND CALCULATIONS

Refer to the Above Appraisal Worksheet instructions for required statements and signature
entries.

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D. WORKSHEET ENTRIES AND COMPLETION INFORMATION
HAIL DAMAGE METHOD
Verify or make the following entries:
Item
No.
Information Required
Company: Name of AIP, if not preprinted on the worksheet. (Company Name).
Claim No.: Claim number as assigned by the AIP.
1.

Insured’s Name: Name of the insured that identifies EXACTLY the person (legal entity)
to whom the policy is issued.

Policy No.: Insured’s assigned policy number.

Unit No.: Unit number from the Summary of Coverage after it is verified to be correct.

Crop: “Grain Sorghum” (0051)

Crop Year: Four-digit crop year, as defined in the policy, for which the claim is filed.

FSA Farm No.: FSA Farm Serial Number, if applicable.

Field No.: Field or subfield identification symbol.
No. of Acres: Number of determined acres, to tenths, in the field or subfield being
appraised.

Ultimate No. of Leaves: Enter the ultimate number of leaves.

Base Yield: The approved yield to the nearest whole bushel from the APH form, after
verifying to be correct.

10.

Sample No.: If there are preprinted sample numbers, MAKE NO ENTRY.

11.

Normal No. of Plants 1/100 Acre: Normal plant population - determine by counting the
potential (living, dead, missing, and non-emerged) plants in a length of row equivalent to
1/100 acre (for broadcast seeded, 6.6 feet X 6.6 feet (1/1000 acre)).

12.

No. of Plants Totally Destroyed 1/100 Acre: Number of plants totally destroyed in the
sample row length. If totally destroyed plants cannot be accurately counted, complete item
13 and enter result of subtracting remaining stand (item 13) from normal number of plants
(item 11).

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13.

Remaining Stand Number Plants 1/100 Acre: Number of remaining plants - determine
the number of remaining plants or enter the result of subtracting number of plants totally
destroyed (item 12) from normal number of plants (item 11). For broadcast seeded, 6.6 feet
X 6.6 feet (1/1000 acre).

14.

% Damage from Stand Reduction (Chart): Determine by dividing remaining plants
(item 13) by the normal plant population (item 11). Round to the nearest 5 percent, and
apply result to TABLE C “Hail Stand Reduction Loss Chart.” Enter percent of damage
from the table.

15.

% Cripples (Corn Only): MAKE NO ENTRY

16.

% Head Damage (Grain Sorghum):
a.

Determine the average total number of kernels on 4 “average” heads by calculating
the average number of kernels per spikelet (using four spikelets - one from near the
bottom of the head, one a quarter of the way up, one from half way up, and one from
three-fourths of the way up). Multiply by the number of spikelets (count the four or
five small spikelets in the very top of the head as one average spikelet.

Divide the average number of kernels destroyed (missing, cracked, bruised) per-head
by the average number of total kernels per head (rounded to the nearest 5 percent) to
determine the GROSS percent of head damage.

Apply the gross percent of head damage (“b” above) and stand reduction percent of
damage (item 14, rounded to the nearest 5 percent) to TABLE D, to obtain NET
percent of head damage. Refer to subparagraph 6 C (3)(b)3 for an example of this
calculation.

If there is no head damage, enter zero (“0.0”).

Show all calculations in the “Remarks” section of the appraisal worksheet or on a
Special Report.

17.

Total Direct Damage: Sum of items 14 and 16.

18.

Potential Remaining: Result of subtracting total direct damage (item 17) from 100.

19.

% Leaf Area Destroyed: Determine and enter percent of leaf area destroyed as shown in
subsection 6 C (4), rounded to the nearest 5 percent.

20.

% Damage for Leaf Destruction: Percent of damage for leaf destruction (from TABLE
E) based on items 19 and item 27, and the ultimate number of leaves (item 8).
EXAMPLE 1: A grain sorghum plant is determined to have an ultimate number of leaves
of 18. The stage of growth is 15 leaf, with 55 percent leaf defoliation. The percent of
damage would be at a level of 16 percent.

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EXAMPLE 2: A grain sorghum plant is determined to be in the bloom stage, with a 45
percent leaf defoliation percent. The percent of damage would be 30 percent.
21.

Net Indirect Damage: Result (to tenths) of multiplying potential remaining (item 18) by
percent damage for leaf destruction (item 20).

22.

% Damage from Hail: Sum of total direct damage (item 17) and net indirect damage
(item 21), to nearest tenth.

23.

% Potential Production Remaining: Result of subtracting percent damage from hail
(item 22) from 100 (to nearest tenth).

24.

Base Yield: Repeat entry from item 9.

25.

Appraisal For Sample: Result, to nearest tenth, of multiplying percent potential
production remaining (item 23) expressed as a decimal by the base yield (item 24).

26.

Total: Sum of entries in item 25.

27.

Stage of Plant Growth at time of Damage: Stage of growth at time of damage (refer to
subsection 5 D).

28.

Total All Samples: Repeat entry from item 26.

29.

No. Samples: Enter total number of samples.

30.

Per Acre Appraisal: Result, to nearest tenth, of dividing total appraisals for all samples
(item 28) by the total number of samples (item 29).

31.

Remarks: Remarks pertinent to the appraisal, sampling, conditions in general.

The following required entries are not illustrated on the Appraisal Worksheet example below.
32.

Insured's Signature and Date: Insured's (or insured’s authorized representative’s)
signature and date. BEFORE obtaining insured’s signature, REVIEW ALL ENTRIES on
the Appraisal Worksheet WITH THE INSURED (or insured’s authorized representative),
particularly explaining codes, etc., which may not be readily understood.

33.

Adjuster's Signature, Code No., and Date: Signature of adjuster, code number, and date
signed after the insured (or insured’s authorized representative) has signed. If the appraisal
is performed prior to the signature date, document the date of appraisal in the
Remarks/Narrative section of the Appraisal Worksheet (if available); otherwise, document
the appraisal date in the Narrative of the Production Worksheet.
Page Number: Page numbers - (EXAMPLE: Page 1 of 1, Page 1 of 2, Page 2 of 2, etc.).

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COMPANY:

ANY COMPANY

CLAIM NO.:XXXXXX
1. INSURED'S NAME
2. POLICY NO.

FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY

HAIL DAMAGE
APPRAISAL WORKSHEET

I.M. INSURED
5. CROP YEAR

XXXXXXX

6. FSA FARM NO.

NO. OF
ACRES

24.2

123

4. CROP

0002-0001 OU

7. FIELD NO.

(Corn and Grain Sorghum)

YYYY

3. UNIT NO.

8. ULTIMATE NO.
OF LEAVES

GRAIN
SORGHUM
9. BASE YIELD

% POTENTIAL
PRODUCTION
REMAINING (100 - 22)

320

176

144

16.5

91.5

8.5

4.2

320

206

114

6.5

97.5

2.5

1.2

320

191

129

11.9

93.9

6.1

3.0

320

194

126

14.4

94.4

5.6

2.7

BASE YIELD

POTENTIAL
REMAINING
(100 - 17)

% CRIPPLE
(Corn Only)

APPRAISAL FOR
SAMPLE (23 x 24)

% DAMAGE FROM
HAIL (17 + 21)

% LEAF AREA
DESTROYED

NET INDIRECT
DAMAGE (18 X 20)

% DAMAGE FOR
LEAF DESTRUCTION
(Chart)

TOTAL DIRECT
DAMAGE (14+15+16)

% EAR DAMAGE
(Corn)
% HEAD DAMAGE
(Grain Sorghum)

% DAMAGE FROM
STAND REDUCTION
(Chart)

NORMAL NO. OF
PLANTS 1/100 ACRE

REMAINING STAND
NO. PLANTS
1/100 ACRE

SAMPLE NO.

NO. PLANTS TOTALLY
DESTROYED
1/100 ACRE

COMPUTATIONS

8
9

11.1

26. TOTAL
27. STAGE OF PLANT GROWTH AT TIME OF DAMAGE

28. TOTAL ALL SAMPLES

EARLY MILK

11.1

29. NO. SAMPLES
÷

30. PER ACRE APPRAISAL

2.8

BU.

31. REMARKS

Sample
Sample
Sample
Sample

1
2
3
4

Gross
Gross
Gross
Gross

%
%
%
%

of
of
of
of

head
head
head
head

damage
damage
damage
damage

=
=
=
=

45%
75%
55%
50%

Refer to the Above Appraisal Worksheet instructions for required statements and signature
entries.

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WORKSHEET ENTRIES AND COMPLETION INFORMATION
HEADED WEIGHT METHOD

Verify or make the following entries:
Item
No.

Information Required
Company: Name of AIP, if not preprinted on the worksheet. (Company Name)
Claim Number: Claim number as assigned by the AIP.

Insured's Name: Name of person that identifies EXACTLY the person (legal entity) to
whom the policy is issued.

Policy No.: Insured’s assigned policy number.

Unit No.: Unit number from the Summary of Coverage after it is verified to be correct.

Crop: Enter “Grain Sorghum.”

Crop Yr: Four-digit crop year, as defined in the policy for which the claim has been filed.

FSA Farm No.: Enter the FSA farm serial number.

Circle Appraisal Code: Circle “GS” and enter in item 10, Part I.
PART I - WEIGHT METHOD

Field or Sub-field ID: Field or sub-field identification symbol.

Acres in Field: Number of determined acres, to tenths, in field identified by item 8.

10.

Kind of Appr.: Enter “GS.”

11.

Fraction of Acre: Enter “1/100,” if potential appears to be 20 bushels per acre or less, or
“1/1000,” if potential appears to be in excess of 20 bushels per acre or has been broadcast
seeded.

12.

Weight per Sample: Weight for each sample (pounds, to tenths).

13.

Total Weight All Sample Plots: Sum of entries in item 12 (pounds, to tenths).

14.

No. of Sample Plots: Enter number of sample plots.

15.

Average Sample Weight per Field: Result, to tenths, of dividing total weight of all
samples (item 13) by the number of sample plots (item 14).

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16.

Yield Factor: If entry in item 11 is 1/100, enter “1.34.” If entry in item 11 is 1/1000, enter
“13.4.”

17.

Per Acre Yield: Result, to tenths, of multiplying average sample weight per field (item 15)
by the yield factor (item 16). If threshing factor is applied (TABLE F), line through
appraisal and enter adjusted appraisal in the space below the original appraisal. Show
calculation on worksheet.

18.

Moisture Percentage: Record moisture percentage, if in excess of 14.0 percent.

19.

Shelling: MAKE NO ENTRY
Remarks: Remarks pertinent to the appraisal, sampling, conditions in general.

The following required entries are not illustrated on the Appraisal Worksheet example below.
31.

32.

Adjuster's Code No., Signature, and Date: Signature of adjuster, code number, and date
signed after the insured (or insured’s authorized representative) has signed. If the appraisal
is performed prior to the signature date, document the date of appraisal in the
Remarks/Narrative section of the Appraisal Worksheet (if available); otherwise, document
the appraisal date in the Narrative of the Production Worksheet.
Page Number: Page numbers - (EXAMPLE: Page 1 of 1, Page 1 of 2, Page 2 of 2, etc.).

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9. CLAIM FORM ENTRIES AND COMPLETION PROCEDURES
A. CLAIM FORM STANDARDS
(1)

The entry items in subsection C are the minimum Claim Form (hereafter referred to as
“Production Worksheet”) requirements. All of these entry items are considered
“Substantive,” (i.e., they are required.)

(2)

Production Worksheet instructions. The completion instructions for the required entry
items on the Production Worksheet in the following subsections are “Substantive,” (i.e.,
they are required.)

(3)

The Privacy Act and Non-Discrimination Statements are required statements that must be
printed on the form or provided to the insured as a separate document. These statements
are not shown in the example form in this exhibit. The current Non-Discrimination
Statement and Privacy Act Statement can be found on the RMA website at
http://www.rma.usda.gov/regs/required.html or successor website.

(4) The certification statement required by the current DSSH must be included on the form
directly above the insured’s signature block and immediately followed by the statement
below.
“I understand the certified information on this Production Worksheet will be used to
determine my loss, if any, to the above unit. The insurance provider may audit and approve
this information and supporting documentation. The Federal Crop Insurance Corporation,
an agency of the United States, subsidizes and reinsures this crop insurance.”
(5)

Refer to the DSSH for other crop insurance form requirements (e.g., point size of font, etc.)

GENERAL INFORMATION FOR WORKSHEET ENTRIES AND
COMPLETION PROCEDURES
(1)

The Production Worksheet is a progressive form containing all notices of damage for all
preliminary, replant, and final inspections (including “No Indemnity Due” claims) on a
unit.

(2)

If a Production Worksheet has been prepared on a prior inspection, verify each entry and
enter additional information as needed. If a change or correction is necessary, strike out all
entries on the line and re-enter correct entries on a new line. The adjuster and insured
should initial any line deletions.

(3)

Refer to the LAM for instructions regarding the following:
(a)

Acreage report errors.

(b)

Delayed notices and delayed claims.

(c)

Corrected claims or fire losses (double coverage) and cases involving uninsured
causes of loss, unusual situations, controversial claims, concealment, or
misrepresentation.
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(d)

Claims involving a Certification Form (when all the acreage on the unit has been
appraised to be put to another use, when acreage is being appraised for a replanting
payment and all acreage on the unit has been initially planted, or other reasons
described in the LAM).

(e)

“No Indemnity Due” claims (which must be verified by an APPRAISAL or
NOTIFICATION from the insured that the production exceeded the guarantee).

(f)

Late planting.

(4)

Refer to the Prevented Planting Handbook for information on prevented planting.

(5)

The adjuster is responsible for determining if any of the insured’s requirements under the
notice and claim provisions of the policy have not been met. If any have not, the adjuster
should contact the AIP.

(6)

Instructions labeled “PRELIMINARY” apply to preliminary inspections only.
Instructions labeled “REPLANT” apply to replant inspections only. Instructions labeled
“FINAL” apply to final inspections only. Instructions not labeled apply to ALL
inspections.

(7)

If the AIP determines the claim is to be DENIED, refer to Paragraph 67 K of the LAM for
PW completion instructions.

C. FORM ENTRIES AND COMPLETION INFORMATION
Verify or make the following entries:
Item
No.

Information Required

Crop/Code #: “Grain Sorghum” (0051).

Unit #: Unit number from the Summary of Coverage after it is verified to be correct.

Location Description: Land location that identifies the legal description, if available, and
the location of the unit (e.g., section, township, and range; FSA Farm Serial Numbers; FSA
Common Land Units (CLU) and tract numbers; GPS identifications; or Grid
identifications) as applicable for the crop.

Date(s) of Damage: First three letters of the month(s) during which the determined
insured damage occurred for the inspection and cause(s) of damage listed in item 5 below.
If no entry in item 5 below, MAKE NO ENTRY. For progressive damage, enter the month
that identifies when the majority of the insured damage occurred. Include the SPECIFIC
DATE where applicable as in the case of hail damage (e.g., Aug 11). Enter additional dates
of damage in the extra spaces, as needed. If more space is needed, document the additional
dates of damage in the Narrative (or on a Special Report). Refer to the illustration in item 6
below.
If there is no insurable cause of loss, and a no indemnity due claim will be completed,
MAKE NO ENTRY.

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Cause(s) of Damage: Name of the determined insured cause(s) of damage for this crop as
listed in the LAM for the date of damage listed in item 4 above for this inspection. If an
insured cause(s) of damage is coded as “Other,” explain in the Narrative. Enter additional
causes of damage in the extra spaces, as needed. If more space is needed, document the
additional determined insured causes of damage in the Narrative (or on a Special Report).
Refer to the illustration in item 6 below.
If it is evident that no indemnity is due, enter “NO INDEMNITY DUE” across the columns
in Item 5 (refer to the LAM for more information on no indemnity due claims).

Insured Cause %:
PRELIMINARY: MAKE NO ENTRY.
REPLANT AND FINAL: Whole percent of damage for the insured cause of damage
listed in item 5 above for this inspection. Enter additional “Insured Cause %” in the extra
spaces, as needed. If additional space is needed, enter the additional determined “Insured
Cause %” in the Narrative (or on a Special Report). The total of all “Insured Cause %”
including those entered in the Narrative must equal 100%.
If there is no insurable cause of loss, and a no indemnity due claim will be completed,
MAKE NO ENTRY.
Example entries for items 4-6 and the Narrative, reflecting entries for multiple dates of
damage, the corresponding insured causes of damage and insured cause percents:
4. Date(s) of Damage
5. Cause(s) of Damage
6. Insured Cause %

MAY
Excess Moisture
10

JUN 30
Tornado
20

JUN 30
Hail
15

AUG
Drought
25

AUG
Heat
20

Narrative: Additional date of damage – SEP 5; Cause of damage – Freeze; Insured cause
percent - 10%.
7.

Company/Agency: Name of company and agency servicing the contract.

Name of Insured: Name of the insured that identifies EXACTLY the person (legal entity)
to whom the policy is issued.

Claim #: Claim number as assigned by the AIP.

10.

Policy #: Insured’s assigned policy number.

11.

Crop Year: Four-digit crop year, as defined in the policy, for which the claim is filed.

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12.

Additional Units:
PRELIMINARY AND REPLANT: MAKE NO ENTRY.
FINAL: Unit number(s) for ALL non-loss units for the crop at the time of final inspection.
A non-loss unit is any unit for which a Production Worksheet has not been completed.
Additional non-loss units may be entered on a single Production Worksheet.
If more spaces are needed for non-loss units, enter the unit numbers, identified as “NonLoss Units,” in the Narrative or on an attached Special Report.

13.

Est. Prod. Per Acre:
PRELIMINARY AND REPLANT: MAKE NO ENTRY.
FINAL: Estimated yield per acre, in whole bushels, of ALL non-loss units for the crop at
the time of final inspection.

Date(s) Notice of Loss:
PRELIMINARY:
a.

Date the first or second notice of damage or loss was given for the unit in item 2, in
the 1st or 2nd space, as applicable. Enter the complete date (MM/DD/YYYY) for
each notice.

A notice of damage or loss for a third preliminary inspection (if needed) requires an
additional set of Production Worksheets. Enter the date of notice for a third
preliminary inspection in the 1st space of item 14 on the second set of Production
Worksheets.

Reserve the “Final” space on the first page of the first set of Production Worksheets
for the date of notice for the final inspection.

If the inspection is initiated by the AIP, enter “Company Insp.” instead of the date.

If the notice does not require an inspection, document as directed in the “Narrative”
instructions.

REPLANT AND FINAL: Transfer the last date (in the 1st or 2nd space from the first or
second set of Production Worksheets) to the FINAL space on the first page of the first set
of Production Worksheets) if a final inspection should be made as a result of the notice.
Always enter the complete date of notice (MM/DD/YYYY) for the “FINAL” inspection in
the final space on the first set of production worksheets. For a delayed notice of loss or
delayed claim, refer to the LAM.

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15.

Companion Policy(s):
a.

If no other person has a share in the unit (insured has 100 percent share), MAKE NO
ENTRY.

In all cases where the insured has LESS than a 100 percent share of a loss-affected
unit, ask the insured if the OTHER person sharing in the unit has a multiple-peril crop
insurance contract (i.e., not crop-hail, fire, etc.). If the other person does not, enter
“NONE.”
(1) If the other person has a multiple-peril crop insurance contract and it can be
determined that the SAME AIP services it, enter the contract number. Handle
these companion policies according to AIP instructions.

(2)

If the OTHER person has a multiple-peril crop insurance contract and a
DIFFERENT AIP or agent services it, enter the name of the AIP and/or agent
(and contract number) if known.

(3)

If unable to verify the existence of a companion contract, enter “Unknown” and
contact the AIP for further instructions.

Refer to the LAM for further information regarding companion contracts.

SECTION I – DETERMINED ACREAGE, APPRAISED, PRODUCTION AND
ADJUSTMENTS
Make separate line entries for varying:
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)

Rate classes, types, class, sub-class, intended use, irrigated practice, cropping
practice, or organic practices, as applicable;
APH yields;
Appraisals;
Adjustments to appraised mature production (moisture and/or quality adjustment
factors);
Stages or intended use(s) of acreage;
Shares (e.g., 50 percent and 75 percent shares on the same unit); or
Appraisals for damage due to hail or fire if Hail and Fire Exclusion is in effect.

Verify or make the following entries:
Item
No.
16.

Information Required
Field ID: The field or subfield identification symbol from a sketch map or an aerial photo.
Refer to the Narrative.
Where acreage is PARTLY replanted, omit the field ID symbol for the fields that have not
been replanted and that have been consolidated into a single line entry.

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17.

Multi-Crop Code:
REPLANT: MAKE NO ENTRY.
PRELIMINARY AND FINAL: The applicable two-digit code for first crop and second
crop. REFER TO THE LAM FOR INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING ENTRY OF FIRST
CROP AND SECOND CROP CODES.

Reported Acres: In the event of over-reported acres, handle in accordance with the
individual AIP’s instructions. In the event of under-reported acres, enter the reported acres
to tenths for the field or sub field. If there are no under-reported acres MAKE NO ENTRY.

19.

Determined Acres: Refer to the LAM for definition of acceptable determined acres used
herein. Enter the determined acres to tenths for the field or subfield for which consent is
given for other use and/or:
a.
b.
c.
d.

Put to other use without consent;
Abandoned;
Damaged by uninsured causes;
For which the insured failed to provide acceptable records of production.

Refer to the LAM for procedures regarding when estimated acres are allowed and
documentation requirements.
REPLANT: Determine the total acres, to tenths, of replanted acreage for each field or
subfield. Make a separate line entry for any PART of a field or subfield NOT replanted
(DO NOT ESTIMATE).
a.

Determine the planted acreage of any fields or subfield NOT replanted. Consolidate
it into a single line entry UNLESS the usual reasons for separate line entries apply.
Record the field or subfield identities (from a map or aerial photo) in the Narrative.

ACCOUNT FOR ALL PLANTED ACREAGE IN THE UNIT.

PRELIMINARY AND FINAL: Determined acres to tenths.
Acreage breakdowns WITHIN a unit or field may be estimated (refer to the LAM) if a
determination is impractical.
ACCOUNT FOR ALL PLANTED ACREAGE IN THE UNIT.
20.

Interest or Share: Insured’s interest in the crop to three decimal places as determined at
the time of inspection. If shares vary on the same UNIT, use separate line entries.

21.

Risk: Three-digit code for the correct “Rate Class” specified on the actuarial documents.
If a “Rate Class” or “High Risk Area” is not specified on the actuarial documents, MAKE
NO ENTRY. Verify with the Summary of Coverage and if the Rate Class is found to be
incorrect, revise according to the AIP’s instructions. Refer to the LAM.
Unrated land is uninsurable without a written agreement.

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22.

Type: Three-digit code number, entered exactly as specified on the actuarial documents
for the type grown by the insured. If “No Type Specified” is shown in the actuarial
documents, enter the appropriate three-digit code number from the actuarial documents
(e.g., 997). If a type is not specified on the actuarial documents, MAKE NO ENTRY.

23.

Class: Three-digit code number, entered exactly as specified on the actuarial documents
for the class grown by the insured. If “No Class Specified” is shown in the actuarial
documents, enter the appropriate three-digit code number from the actuarial documents
(e.g., 997). If a class is not specified on the actuarial documents, MAKE NO ENTRY.

24.

Sub-Class: Three-digit code number, entered exactly as specified on the actuarial
documents for the sub-class grown by the insured. If “No Sub-Class Specified,” is shown
in the actuarial documents, enter the appropriate three-digit code number from the actuarial
documents (e.g., 997). If a sub-class is not specified on the actuarial documents, MAKE
NO ENTRY.

25.

Intended Use: Three-digit code number, entered exactly as specified on the actuarial
documents for the intended use of the crop grown by the insured. If “No Intended Use
Specified” is shown in the actuarial documents, enter the appropriate three-digit code
number from the actuarial documents (e.g., 997). If an intended use is not specified on the
actuarial documents, MAKE NO ENTRY.

26.

Irr. Practice: Three-digit code number, entered exactly as specified on the actuarial
documents for the irrigated practice carried out by the insured. If “No Irrigated Practice
Specified” is shown in the actuarial documents, enter the appropriate three-digit code
number from the actuarial documents (e.g., 997). If an irrigated practice is not specified on
the actuarial documents, MAKE NO ENTRY.

27.

Cropping Practice: Three-digit code number, entered exactly as specified on the actuarial
documents for the cropping practice carried out by the insured. If “No Cropping Practice
Specified” or “No Practice Specified” is shown in the actuarial documents, enter the
appropriate three-digit code number from the actuarial documents (e.g., 997). If a cropping
practice is not specified on the actuarial documents, MAKE NO ENTRY.

28.

Organic Practice: Three-digit code number, entered exactly as specified on the actuarial
documents for the organic practice carried out by the insured. If “No Organic Practice
Specified” is shown in the actuarial documents, enter the appropriate three-digit code
number from the actuarial documents (e.g., 997). If an organic practice is not specified on
the actuarial documents, MAKE NO ENTRY.

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29.

Stage:
PRELIMINARY: MAKE NO ENTRY.
REPLANT: Replant stage abbreviation as shown below.
STAGE
“R”...........................
“NR”........................

EXPLANATION
Acreage replanted and qualifying for replanting payment.
Acreage not replanted or not qualifying for a replanting payment.
Enter “NR” if the combined potential production appraisal and
uninsured cause appraisal totals 90percent or more of the
guarantee for replant claims.

FINAL: Stage abbreviation as shown below.
STAGE
“P”..........................

“H”.........................
“UH”......................

EXPLANATION
Acreage abandoned without consent, put to other use without
consent, damaged solely by uninsured causes, or for which the
insured failed to provide records of production which are
acceptable to the AIP.
Harvested.
Unharvested or put to other use with consent.

PREVENTED PLANTING: Refer to the Prevented Planting Handbook for proper
codes for any eligible prevented planting acreage.
GLEANED ACREAGE: Refer to the LAM for information on gleaning.
30.

Use of Acreage: Use the following “Intended Use” abbreviations.
USE
“Replant”…………………
“Not Replanted” …………
“To Millet,” etc…………
“WOC”…………………...
“SU”……………………...
“ABA”……………………
“H”……………………….
“UH”……………………..

EXPLANATION
Acreage replanted and qualifying for replanting payment
Acreage not replanted or not qualifying for a replanting
payment
Use made of the acreage
Other use without consent
Solely uninsured
Abandoned without consent
Harvested
Unharvested

Verify any “Intended Use” entry. If the final use of the acreage was not as indicated, strike
out the original line and initial it. Enter all data on a new line showing the correct “Final
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PREVENTED PLANTING: Refer to the Prevented Planting Handbook for proper
codes for any eligible prevented planting acreage.
GLEANED ACREAGE: Refer to the LAM for information on gleaning.
31.

Appraised Potential:
REPLANT: Enter the bushels per acre allowed for replanting to the nearest tenth as
determined from the replant calculation documented in the Narrative. (Refer to Section 4,
for qualifications and computations.)
PRELIMINARY AND FINAL: Per-acre appraisal in bushels, to tenths, of POTENTIAL
production for the acreage appraised as shown on the appraisal worksheet. Refer to section
6, “Appraisal Methods” for additional instructions.
If there is no potential on UH acreage, enter “0.” Refer to paragraph 85 in the LAM for
procedures for documenting zero yield appraisals.

32a.

Moisture %:
REPLANT: MAKE NO ENTRY.
PRELIMINARY AND FINAL: Moisture percent to nearest tenth, only if in excess of
14.0 percent. Moisture adjustment is applied prior to applying any qualifying adjustment
for quality.

32b.

Factor:
REPLANT: MAKE NO ENTRY.
PRELIMINARY AND FINAL: For appraised mature grain production in excess of 14.0
percent moisture, obtain moisture factor from TABLE G (Moisture Adjustment Factors).

33.

Shell %, Factor, or Value: MAKE NO ENTRY.

34.

Production Pre QA:
REPLANT: Enter the result of multiplying column 31 times column 19 rounded to the
nearest tenth. If no entry in column 31, MAKE NO ENTRY.
PRELIMINARY AND FINAL: Result of multiplying column 31 times column 19, and if
applicable, multiplying this result times columns 32b, round result to tenths of a bushel. If
no entry in column 31, MAKE NO ENTRY.

35.

Quality Factor:
REPLANT: MAKE NO ENTRY.
PRELIMINARY AND FINAL: For mature unharvested production which due to
insurable causes qualifies for quality adjustment as provided in the Coarse Grains Crop

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Provisions, enter the Quality Adjustment Factor (QAF) as a three place decimal calculated
in accordance with the Quality Statement(s) in the SP (e.g., 1.000 - .750 discount factor =
.250 QAF). If the QAF is zero, enter “.000.” Document all calculations in the Narrative of
the Production Worksheet (or on a Special Report). Include a copy of all supporting
documentation in the insured’s claim file. For additional quality adjustment definitions,
instructions, documentation, qualifications, and testing requirements, refer to the LAM and
the Official United States Standards for Grain. Also refer to the quality adjustment
instructions in the Narrative, herein.
Refer to subsection 3 D (3) if, due to insured causes, a Federal or State agency has ordered
the appraised crop or production to be destroyed.
If appraised mature production is determined by the AIP to have zero market value, enter
“.000.” Refer to the SP of Insurance and the LAM.
36.

Production Post QA:

***

REPLANT: Transfer the entry in item 34.
PRELIMINARY AND FINAL: Result of multiplying column 34 times column 35,
rounded to tenths of a bushel. If “no entry” in column 35 transfer entry from column 34.

37.

Uninsured Cause:
REPLANT: MAKE NO ENTRY.
PRELIMINARY AND FINAL: “Result of per acre appraisal for uninsured causes (taken
from appraisal worksheet or other documentation) multiplied by column 19, rounded to
tenths of a bushel. Refer to the LAM for information on how to determine uninsured cause
appraisals. If no uninsured causes, MAKE NO ENTRY.”
a. Hail and Fire exclusion NOT in effect.
(1)

Enter the result of multiplying column 19 entry by NOT LESS than the
insured’s production guarantee per acre for yield protection or for revenue
protection not less than the amount of production that when multiplied by the
harvest price equals the revenue protection guarantee, in bushels to tenths, for
the line, (calculated by multiplying the elected coverage level percentage times
the approved APH yield per acre shown on the APH form), for any “P” stage
acreage.

(2)

On preliminary inspections, advise the insured to keep the harvested production
from any acreage damaged SOLELY by uninsured causes separate from other
production. Refer to the LAM for information on how to determine uninsured
cause appraisals.

(3)

For acreage that is damaged PARTLY by uninsured causes, enter the result of
multiplying the APPRAISED UNINSURED loss of production per acre, in
bushels to tenths, by column 19 entry for any such acreage

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When there is late-planted acreage, the applicable production guarantee for such
acreage is the production guarantee per-acre that has been reduced for late-planted
acreage, multiplied by column 19 entry.

Refer to the LAM when a Hail and Fire Exclusion is in effect and damage is from hail
or fire.

Enter the result of adding uninsured cause appraisals to hail and fire exclusion
appraisals.

For fire losses, if the insured also has other fire insurance (double coverage), refer to
the LAM.

38.

Total to Count: Result of adding column 36 and column 37.

39.

Total:
PRELIMINARY: MAKE NO ENTRY
REPLANT AND FINAL: Total determined acres (column 19), to tenths.

40.

Quality:
REPLANT: MAKE NO ENTRY.
PRELIMINARY AND FINAL: Check the applicable qualifying quality adjustment (QA)
condition(s) affecting the unit’s production (refer to Table below). Check all qualifying
conditions that apply to the unit’s appraised and harvested production (refer to the crop
provisions and SP).
Qualifying QA Condition:
Test Weight (TW)
Kernel Damage (KD) and Total Defects
Garlicky (Grade)
Aflatoxin
Vomitoxin
Fumonisin
Dark Roast (for Sunflowers only)
Sclerotinia (for Sunflowers only)
Ergoty
COFO (commercially objectionable foreign odor) (includes Musty and Sour Odor)
Other
None
a.

For all qualifying QA conditions checked, in the Narrative (or on a Special Report):
(1)

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Document the level for each qualifying QA condition as indicated by approved
test results, and the name and location of each testing facility that verifies the
presence of the qualifying QA condition and the date of the test(s); or
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(2)

c.
41.

Enter “See documentation included in the claim file” (e.g., include copy of the
test facility certificate, grade certificate, summary or settlement sheet, etc., that
documents the QA condition).

If “Other” is checked, in addition to the above documentation requirements, document
in the Narrative (or on a Special Report):
(1)

A description of the qualifying QA condition;

(2)

The name of the controlling authority that considers this qualifying QA
condition to be injurious to human and animal health and why.

Check “None” if none of the production qualifies for QA.

Mycotoxins exceed FDA, State, or other health organization maximum limits. Check
“Yes:”
REPLANT: MAKE NO ENTRY.
PRELIMINARY AND FINAL: Check “Yes” if any mycotoxins listed in item 40
(including any identified as “Other”) exceed the FDA, state, or other health organization
maximum limits, otherwise leave blank. Document in the Narrative (or on a Special
Report), the disposition of the production that was:
a.

Sold (Document the name and address of the buyer); or

Not sold (Document the date(s) of the disposition, how the production was used, or
how it was destroyed.).

Refer to the LAM and the SP for additional information on claims involving mycotoxins.
42.

Totals: Total of entries in columns 34, 36, 37 and 38. If a column has no entries, MAKE
NO ENTRY.

NARRATIVE:
If more space is needed, document on a Special Report, and enter “See Special Report.” Attach the
Special Report to the Production Worksheet.
a.

If no acreage is released on the unit, enter “No acreage released,” adjuster’s initials, and
date.

If notice of damage was given and “No Inspection” is necessary, enter the unit number(s),
“No Inspection,” date, and adjuster’s initials. The insured's signature is not required.

Explain any uninsured causes, unusual, or controversial cases.

If there is an appraisal in Section I, column 37 for uninsured causes due to a hail/fire
exclusion, show the original hail/fire liability per acre and the hail/fire indemnity per acre.

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Document the actual appraisal date if an appraisal was performed prior to the adjuster’s
signature date on the appraisal worksheet, and the date of the appraisal is not recorded on
the appraisal worksheet.

State that there is “No other fire insurance” when fire damages or destroys the insured crop
and it is determined that the insured has no other fire insurance. Also refer to the LAM.

Explain any errors found on the Summary of Coverage.

Explain any commingled production. Refer to the LAM.

Explain any entry for “Production Not to Count” in Section II, column 62 and/or any
production not included in Section II, column 56 or column 49 - 52 entries (e.g., harvested
production from uninsured acreage that can be identified separately from the insured
acreage in the unit).

Explain a “NO” checked in item 44, “Damage Similar to Other Farms in the Area.”

Attach a sketch map or aerial photograph to identify the total unit:
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

If consent is or has been given to put part of the unit to another use or to replant;
If acreage has been replanted to a practice uninsurable as an original practice;
If uninsured causes are present; or
For unusual or controversial cases.

Indicate on the sketch map or aerial photo the disposition of acreage destroyed or put to
other use with or without consent.
l.

Explain any difference between date of inspection and signature dates. For an ABSENTEE
insured, enter the date of the inspection AND the date of mailing the Production Worksheet
for signature.

When any other adjuster or supervisor accompanied the adjuster on the inspection, enter the
code number of the other adjuster or supervisor and date of inspection.

Explain the reason for a “No Indemnity Due” claim. “No Indemnity Due” claims are to be
distributed in accordance with the AIP’s instructions.

Explain any delayed notices or delayed claims as instructed in the LAM.

Document any authorized estimated acres, as instructed in the LAM, shown in Section I,
column 19.

Document the method and calculation used to determine acres for the unit. Refer to the
LAM.

Specify the type of insects or disease when the insured cause of damage or loss is listed as
insects or disease. Explain why control measures did not work.

Document the appraisal (plus appraisal for uninsured causes of loss, if applicable) for
replanted acreage, and the calculations to show that the qualification for a replanting
payment have been met. Refer to section 4.
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If any acreage to be replanted in the unit does not qualify for a replanting payment, enter
Field No., “NOT QUAL FOR RP PAYMENT,” date of inspection, adjuster’s initials, and
reason not qualified.

For replant claims, indicate if the bushels allowed for replanting have/have not been
reduced for share on the claim form according to individual guidelines.

For production that qualifies for Quality Adjustment (supporting documentation should be
included in the insured’s claim file):
1.
2.
3.
4.

5.
6.
7.
8.

Explain any “.000” quality adjustment (QA) factor entered in Section I, column 34 and
Section II, column 65.
Explain any deficiencies, substances, or conditions that are allowed for quality
adjustment, as well as any which were not allowed.
If mycotoxins are present, document the level based on laboratory test results.
If a Federal or State destruction order has been issued, attach to the claim form a copy
of the Federal or State destruction order and the insured’s completed Certification
Form.
Document the DFs or the RIV’s and Local Market Price, as applicable, used in
establishing the QA factor for mature appraised or harvested production.
Refer to the LAM for documentation requirements when any excess transportation
costs or conditioning costs are included in the QA factor.
Document all calculations used in determining QA factors.
Refer to the LAM for additional documentation requirements.

Document field ID's and date and method of destruction of mycotoxin-infested grain
sorghum if they have no market value. For further documentation instructions, refer to the
LAM.

Document the name and address of the charitable organization when gleaned acreage is
applicable. Refer to the LAM for more information on gleaning.

Document any other pertinent information, including any data to support any factors used
to calculate the production. If on an attachment, enter “See attachment.”

SECTION II – DETERMINED HARVESTED PRODUCTION
GENERAL INFORMATION:
(1)

Account for ALL HARVESTED PRODUCTION (for ALL ENTITIES sharing in the
crop) except production appraised BEFORE harvest and shown in Section I because
the quantity cannot be determined later (e.g., high moisture grain going into air-tight
storage, released for other uses, etc.).

(2)

Columns 49 through 52 are for structure measurement entries (Rectangular, Round,
Square, conical pile, etc.). If structures are a combination of shapes, break into a
series of average measurements, if possible. Enter “Odd Shape” if production is
stored in an odd shaped structure. Document measurements on a Special Report or
other worksheet used for this purpose.

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(3)

If farm-stored production has been weighed prior to storage and acceptable weight
tickets are available showing gross weights, enter “Weighed and Stored On Farm” in
columns 49 through 52. Refer to the LAM for acceptable weight tickets.

(4)

For production commercially stored, sold, etc., make entries in columns 49 through
52 as follows:
(a)

Name and address of storage facility or buyer.

(b)

“Seed,” “Fed,” etc.

(5)

There will be no “harvested production” entries for replanting payments.

(6)

If acceptable sales or weight tickets are not available, refer to the LAM.

(7)

If additional lines are necessary, the data may be entered on a continuation sheet.
USE SEPARATE LINES FOR:
(a)

Separate storage structures.

(b)

Varying names and addresses of buyers of sold production.

(c)

Varying determinations of production (varying moisture, foreign material (FM),
test weight, value, etc.). Average percent of (FM) or moisture can be entered
when the elevator has calculated the average on the summary sheet, and the
determined average is acceptable to the adjuster. Separate line entries are not
otherwise required. Refer to the LAM for instructions.

(d)

Varying shares; e.g., 50 percent and 75 percent shares on same unit.

(e)

Conical piles. Do NOT add the cone in the top or bottom of a bin to the height
of other grain in the structure. For computing the production in cones and
conical piles, refer to the LAM.

(8)

There will generally be no harvested production entries in columns 47 through 66 for
preliminary inspections.

(9)

If there is harvested production from more than one insured practice (or type) and a
separate approved APH yield has been established for each, the harvested production
also must be entered on separate lines in columns 47 through 66 by type or practice.
If production has been commingled, refer to the LAM.

(10) For mycotoxin damage, refer to the LAM for special instructions.

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Verify or make the following entries:
Item
No.
43.

Information Required
Date Harvest Completed: (Used to determine if there is a delayed notice or a delayed
claim. Refer to the LAM.)
PRELIMINARY: MAKE NO ENTRY.
REPLANT AND FINAL:

44.

The earlier of the date the ENTIRE acreage on the unit was (1) harvested, (2) totally
destroyed, (3) replanted, (4) put to other use, (5) a combination of harvested,
destroyed, or put to other use, or (6) the calendar date for the end of the insurance
period.

If at the time of final inspection (if prior to the end of the insurance period), there is
any unharvested insured acreage remaining on the unit that the insured does not
intend to harvest, enter “Incomplete.”

If at the time of final inspection (if prior to the end of the insurance period), none of
the insured acreage on the unit has been harvested, and the insured does not intend to
harvest such acreage, enter “No Harvest.”

If the case involves a Certification Form, enter the date from the Certification Form
when the entire unit is put to another use, replanting is complete for the unit, etc.
Refer to the LAM.

Damage similar to other farms in the area? :
PRELIMINARY: MAKE NO ENTRY.
REPLANT AND FINAL: Check “Yes” or “No.” Check “Yes” if amount and cause of
damage due to insurable causes is similar to the experience of other farms in the area. If
“No” is checked, explain in the Narrative.

45.

Assignment of Indemnity: Check “Yes” only if an assignment of indemnity is in effect
for the crop year; otherwise, check “No.” Refer to the LAM.

46.

Transfer of Right to Indemnity: Check “Yes” only if a transfer of right to indemnity is in
effect for the unit for the crop year; otherwise, check “No.” Refer to the LAM.

47a.

Share: RECORD ONLY VARYING SHARES on SAME unit to three decimal places.

47b.

Field ID:
a.

If only one practice and/or type of harvested production is listed in Section I, MAKE
NO ENTRY.

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If more than one practice and/or type of harvested production is listed in Section I,
and a separate approved APH yield exists, indicate for each practice/type the
corresponding Field ID (from Section I, column 16.)

48.

Multi-Crop Code: The applicable two-digit code for first crop and second crop. REFER
TO THE LAM FOR INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING ENTRY OF FIRST CROP AND
SECOND CROP CODES.

49.

Length or Diameter: Internal measurement in feet to tenths of structural space occupied
by crop.
a.

Length if rectangular or square.

Diameter if round or conical pile. Refer to the LAM to convert circumference to
diameter if internal diameter measurement is not possible.

50.

Width: Internal width measurement in feet to tenths of space occupied by crop in structure
if rectangular or square. If round, enter “RND.” If conical pile, enter “Cone.”

51.

Depth: Depth measurement in feet to tenths of space occupied by crop in rectangular,
round, or square structure. If conical pile, enter the height of the cone. If there is
production in the storage structure from other units or sources, refer to the LAM.

52.

Deduction: Cubic feet, to tenths, of crop space displaced by chutes, vents, studs, crossties,
etc. Refer to the LAM for computation instructions.

53.

Net Cubic Feet: Net cubic feet of crop in the storage structure. Refer to the LAM for
computation instructions.

54.

Conversion Factor: Enter Conversion Factor as .8 (only if structure measurements are
entered).

55.

Gross Prod.: Multiply column 53 times column 54, rounded to tenths of a BUSHEL. The
results of this calculation represent the amount of gross bushels in the bin.

56.

Bu., Ton, Lbs., Cwt.: Circle “Bu.” in column heading. Production in bushels, to tenths,
before deductions for grain moisture and foreign material for production:
a.

Weighed and stored on the farm.

Sold and/or stored in commercial storage - Obtain gross production for the UNIT
from the summary and/or settlement sheets. (Individual load slips only WILL NOT
suffice unless the storage facility or buyer WILL NOT provide summary and/or
settlement sheets to the insured, and this is documented in the narrative.)

Stored in odd-shaped structures. The adjuster must compute the amount of gross
production. (Refer to the LAM for cubic footage and production computations). A
copy of ALL production calculations must be left in the file folder.

For mycotoxin-infected grain sorghum, enter ALL production even if it has no market
value.

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57.

Shell/Sugar Factor: MAKE NO ENTRY.

58a.

FM %: Make entry to nearest tenth. Refer to Paragraph 98 of the LAM for entry
instructions.
Refer to the LAM (EXHIBIT 17) for FGIS definitions of “FM” and “Dockage.”

58b.

Factor: Enter the three-place factor determined by subtracting the percent of FM from
1.000, or subtract the entry in column 58a from 100 and divide by 100. EXAMPLE: For
4 percent, enter “.960.”

59a.

Moisture %: Enter moisture percent to tenths. Moisture adjustment is applied prior to
applying any qualifying adjustments for quality.

59b.

Factor: If grain moisture is more than 14.0 percent, enter the four-place moisture factor
for grain sorghum from the moisture adjustment table (TABLE G – Moisture Adjustment
Factor).

60a.

Test Wt.: Enter test weight (ONLY when storage structure measurements are entered) in
whole pounds (or pounds to tenths IF so instructed by the AIP). Refer to the LAM for
instructions on determining test weight.

60b.

Factor: Combination Test Weight Factor – Enter the factor from TABLE H (Combined
Test Weight and Pack Factor) for the square footage of floor space in the storage
structure. Refer to the LAM for instructions on calculating floor space of a structure.
If the AIP instructions are to enter test weights rounded to tenths, use the nearest ½ pound
test weight value on the combination test weight pack factor chart.
For test weights not shown on the chart, multiply the actual test weight by the last available
combination test weight pack factor for the appropriate bin size and divide the result by the
last available test weight shown on the chart.
EXAMPLE FOR TEST WEIGHT NOT SHOWN ON THE CHART:
Grain Sorghum with a test weight of 63 pounds stored in a less than 255 Sq. Ft. bin;
63 (actual test weight) x 1.109 (last available factor) ÷ 62.0 (last available test weight) =
1.127
If the AIP instructions are to enter test weight to the nearest tenth, use the nearest test
weight value on the combination test weight/pack factor chart.

61.

Adjusted Production: Result of multiplying columns 55 or 56 times 58b times 59b times
60b (Round to bushels to tenths).

62.

Prod. Not to Count: Net production NOT to count, in bushels to tenths, WHEN
ACCEPTABLE RECORDS IDENTIFYING SUCH PRODUCTION ARE AVAILABLE,
from harvested acreage which has been assessed an appraisal of not less than the guarantee
per acre, or from other sources (e.g., other units or uninsured acreage) in the same storage
structure (if the storage entries include such production).

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THIS ENTRY MUST NEVER EXCEED PRODUCTION SHOWN ON THE SAME
LINE. EXPLAIN THE TOTAL STORAGE STRUCTURE BIN CONTENTS (bin grain
depth, etc.) AND ANY “PRODUCTION NOT TO COUNT” IN THE NARRATIVE.
Make no entry if only the depth for production to count has been entered in column 51, and
the depth for production not to count has been entered in the “Narrative” section. Refer to
the example in the LAM.
63.

Production Pre-QA: Result of subtracting column 62 from column 61.

64a..

Value: When applicable, enter the Reduction in Value (RIV). The RIV will be the
reasonable RIV applied by the buyer due to all insurable quality deficiencies. (Refer to the
SP and the LAM for further instructions).
DO NOT make an entry when the discount factor is obtained from the charts in the SP.

64b.

Mkt. Price: If an entry is in column 64a, enter the Local Market Price for U.S. No. 2 grade
Grain Sorghum (refer to the crop provisions). Refer to the LAM for further instructions.
MAKE NO ENTRY when the discount factor is obtained from the charts in the SP.

65.

Quality Factor: For grain sorghum production eligible for quality adjustment, enter the 3digit quality adjustment factor determined by:
a. Subtracting the result of column 64a divided by column 64b from 1.000; or
b. 1.000 minus the sum of the applicable discount factor(s) obtained from the SP.
c.

Refer to subsection 3 D (3) if, due to insured causes, a Federal or State agency has
ordered the appraised crop or production to be destroyed.

66.

Production to Count: Enter result from multiplying column 63 times column 65, rounded
to bushels to tenths.

67.

Total of column 63. If no entry in column 63, MAKE NO ENTRY.

FOR ITEMS 68 – 72; WHEN SEPARATE LINE ENTRIES ARE MADE FOR VARYING SHARES,
STAGES, APH YIELDS, PROJECTED PRICE OR HARVEST PRICE, TYPES, ETC., WITHIN THE
UNIT, AND TOTALS NEED TO BE KEPT SEPARATE FOR CALCULATING INDEMNITIES,
MAKE NO ENTRY AND FOLLOW THE AIP’S INSTRUCTIONS; OTHERWISE, MAKE THE
FOLLOWING ENTRIES.
68.

Section II Total:
PRELIMINARY AND REPLANT: MAKE NO ENTRY.
FINAL: Total of column 66 to bushels to tenths.

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69.

Section I Total:
PRELIMINARY AND REPLANT: MAKE NO ENTRY.
FINAL: Enter figure from Section I, column 38 total.

70.

Unit Total:
PRELIMINARY AND REPLANT: MAKE NO ENTRY.
FINAL: Total of 68 and 69, to bushels to tenths.

71.

Allocated Prod.: Refer to paragraphs 126 C (1-3) and 127 of the LAM for instructions for
determining allocated production. Enter the total production, rounded to bushels to tenths,
allocated to this unit that is included in Sections I or II of the Production Worksheet.
Document how allocated production was determined and record supporting calculations in
the Narrative or on a Special Report.

72.

Total APH Prod.: Result, rounded to tenths, of subtracting the total of column 37 (item 42
“Totals”) and item 71 (Allocated Prod.) from item 70 (Unit Total). If no entries in columns
37 and item 71, transfer the entry in item 70. MAKE NO ENTRY when separate APH
yields are maintained by type, practice, etc., within the unit.

The following required entries are not illustrated on the Production Worksheet example below.
73.

Insured’s Signature and Date: Insured’s (or insured’s authorized representative’s)
signature and date. BEFORE obtaining the signature, REVIEW ALL ENTRIES on the
Production Worksheet WITH THE INSURED (or insured’s authorized representative),
particularly explaining codes, etc., that may not be readily understood.
Final indemnity inspections and final replanting payment inspections should be signed on
bottom line.

74.

Adjuster’s Signature, Code #, and Date: Signature of adjuster, code number, and date
signed after the insured (or insured’s authorized representative) has signed. For an
absentee insured, enter adjuster’s code number ONLY. The signature and date will be
entered AFTER the absentee has signed and returned the Production Worksheet.
Final indemnity inspections and final replanting payment inspections should be signed on
bottom line.

75.

Page:
PRELIMINARY: Page numbers – “1,” “2,” etc., at the time of inspection.
REPLANT AND FINAL: Page numbers - (Example: Page 1 of 1, Page 1 of 2, Page 2 of
2, etc.).

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10. REFERENCE MATERIAL
TABLE A - MINIMUM REPRESENTATIVE SAMPLE REQUIREMENTS
ACRES IN FIELD
MINIMUM NO. OF SAMPLES
***
0.1 - 10.0
3
Add one additional sample for each additional 40.0 acres (or fraction thereof) in the field or
subfield.

TABLE B - ROW WIDTH AND SAMPLE LENGTH CHART
ROW
WIDTH

ROW LENGTH
FOR 1/100
ACRE

42 inches
40 inches
38 inches
36 inches
34 inches
32 inches
30 inches
28 inches
26 inches
24 inches
22 inches
20 inches
18 inches
16 inches
14 inches
Broadcast

124.5 feet
130.7 feet
137.6 feet
145.2 feet
153.7 feet
163.4 feet
174.2 feet
186.7 feet
201.0 feet
217.8 feet
237.6 feet
261.4 feet
290.4 feet
326.7 feet
373.4 feet

ROW LENGTH FOR
1/1000 ACRE

ROW LENGTH FOR
1/2000 ACRE

12.4 feet
13.1 feet
13.8 feet
14.5 feet
15.4 feet
16.3 feet
17.4 feet
18.7 feet
20.1 feet
21.8 feet
23.8 feet
26.1 feet
29.0 feet
32.7 feet
37.3 feet
6.6 X 6.6

6.2 feet
6.5 feet
6.9 feet
7.3 feet
7.7 feet
8.2 feet
8.7 feet
9.3 feet
10.1 feet
10.9 feet
11.9 feet
13.1 feet
14.5 feet
16.3 feet
18.7 feet

For row widths not listed in TABLE B, use the following formula:

43,560 sq. ft./acre ÷ row width in inches
_________________________________12"______________
100 ft.
or
1000 ft.
or
2000 ft.
(for 1/100 acre)
(for 1/1000 acre)
(for 1/2000 acre)
EXAMPLE:
43,560 sq. ft./acre ÷ 25"
_________________12"
100 ft.

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43,560 sq. ft. ÷ 2.083 =
100 ft.

20,912.146 = 209.121 ft. or 209.1 ft. row length
100 ft.

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TABLE C - STAND REDUCTION FACTORS
(ROUNDED PERCENT OF STAND TO THE NEAREST 5 PERCENT
% OF STAND
REMAINING
% of Potential.
Production
Remaining
Through the 19th
Leaf Stage
% of Potential
Production
Remaining After
the 19th Leaf
Stage

100

HAIL STAND REDUCTION LOSS CHART
(ROUNDED PERCENT OF STAND TO THE NEAREST 5 PERCENT
% OF STAND
REMAINING
% of Damage
Beginning With
10th Leaf Stage
Through the 19th
Leaf Stage
% of Damage
After the 19th
Leaf Stage

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TABLE D - NET PERCENT OF HEAD DAMAGE
GROSS
PERCENT OF
HEAD DAMAGE

PERCENT OF DAMAGE FROM STAND REDUCTION
5

5
10
15
20

5
10
14
19

5
9
14
18

4
9
13
17

4
8
12
16

4
8
11
15

4
7
11
14

3
7
10
13

3
6
9
12

3
6
8
11

3
5
8
10

3
4
7
9

2
4
6
8

2
3
5
7

1
3
4
6

1
2
4
5

1
2
3
4

1
1
2
3

0
1
1
2

0
0
1
1

25
30
35
40
45
50
55

24
29
33
38
43
48
52

23
26
32
36
41
45
49

21
26
30
34
38
43
46

20
24
28
32
36
40
44

19
23
26
30
34
38
41

18
21
25
28
32
35
38

16
20
23
26
29
33
36

15
18
21
24
27
30
33

14
17
19
22
25
28
30

13
15
18
20
23
25
27

11
13
16
18
20
22
25

10
12
14
16
18
20
22

9
10
12
14
16
17
19

7
9
10
12
13
15
16

6
7
9
10
11
12
14

5
6
7
8
9
10
11

4
4
5
6
7
7
8

2
3
3
4
4
5
5

1
1
2
2
2
2
3

60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95

57
62
66
71
76
81
85
90

54
58
63
67
72
76
81
85

51
55
59
64
68
72
76
81

48
52
56
60
64
68
72
76

45
49
52
56
60
64
67
71

42
45
49
52
56
59
63
66

39
42
45
49
52
55
58
62

36
39
42
45
48
51
54
57

33
36
38
41
44
47
49
52

30
32
35
37
40
42
45
47

27
29
31
34
36
38
40
43

24
26
28
30
32
34
36
38

21
23
24
26
28
30
31
33

18
19
21
22
24
25
27
28

15
16
17
19
20
21
22
24

12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19

9
10
10
11
12
13
13
14

6
6
7
7
8
8
9
9

3
3
3
4
4
4
4
5

100

ROUND GROSS DAMAGE FIGURES TO THE NEAREST 5 PERCENT.

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TABLE E - LEAF LOSS FACTORS
ULTIMATE NUMBER OF LEAVES
ON PLANTS

PERCENT DEFOLIATION (ROUND % OF LEAF AREA DESTROYED TO NEAREST 5%)

* STAGES OF GROWTH

95 100

PERCENT OF DAMAGE

FULL LEAF DEVELOPMENT

*Where the stage of growth is repeated in the same column, use the upper line for early and the second line for
later in the stage. If the correct “Stage of Growth” is not shown in the column for “Ultimate Number of
Leaves,” use the Stage of Growth from the next higher “Ultimate Number of Leaves” column.
PERCENT OF DEFOLIATION (ROUND % OF LEAF AREA DESTROYED TO NEAREST 5%)

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STAGES OF GROWTH

95 100

BOOT

JUST HEADED

BLOOM

BLISTER

EARLY MILK

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TABLE F - THRESHING FACTORS
WEIGHT OF
GRAIN IN
WHOLE
LBS

0.0

0.1

0.2

0.3

0.4

0.5

0.6

0.7

0.8

0.9

.00

.03

.05

.08

.11

.13

.16

.19

.21

.24

.27

.29

.32

.35

.37

.40

.43

.45

.48

.51

.53

.56

.59

.61

.64

.67

.69

.72

.75

.77

.80

.83

.85

.91

.93

.96

.99

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TENTHS OF LBS.

SORGHUM THRESHING FACTORS

EXAMPLE:
Threshed grain from 5 lb. sample of heads weighs 2.8 lbs. Threshing factor of .75
would be applied to the per-acre yield.

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TABLE G - MOISTURE ADJUSTMENT FACTORS
TENTHS OF PERCENT MOISTURE
Whole
Percent
Moisture

14
15
16
17
18

1.000
.9880
.9760
.9640
.9520

.9988
.9868
.9748
.9628
.9508

.9976
.9856
.9736
.9616
.9496

.9964
.9844
.9724
.9604
.9484

.9952
.9832
.9712
.9592
.9472

.9940
.9820
.9700
.9580
.9460

.9928
.9808
.9688
.9568
.9448

.9916
.9796
.9676
.9556
.9436

.9904
.9784
.9664
.9544
.9424

.9892
.9772
.9652
.9532
.9412

19
20
21
22
23

.9400
.9280
.9160
.9040
.8920

.9388
.9268
.9148
.9028
.8908

.9376
.9256
.9136
.9016
.8896

.9364
.9244
.9124
.9004
.8884

.9352
.9232
.9112
.8992
.8872

.9340
.9220
.9100
.8980
.8860

.9328
.9208
.9088
.8968
.8848

.9316
.9196
.9076
.8956
.8836

.9304
.9184
.9064
.8944
.8824

.9292
.9172
.9052
.8932
.8812

24
25
26
27
28

.8800
.8680
.8560
.8440
.8320

.8788
.8668
.8548
.8428
.8308

.8776
.8656
.8536
.8416
.8296

.8764
.8644
.8524
.8404
.8284

.8752
.8632
.8512
.8392
.8272

.8740
.8620
.8500
.8380
.8260

.8728
.8608
.8488
.8368
.8248

.8716
.8596
.8476
.8356
.8236

.8704
.8584
.8464
.8344
.8224

.8692
.8572
.8452
.8332
.8212

29
30
31
32
33

.8200
.8080
.7960
.7840
.7720

.8188
.8068
.7948
.7828
.7708

.8176
.8056
.7936
.7816
.7696

.8164
.8044
.7924
.7804
.7684

.8152
.8032
.7912
.7792
.7672

.8140
.8020
.7900
.7780
.7660

.8128
.8008
.7888
.7768
.7648

.8116
.7996
.7876
.7756
.7636

.8104
.7984
.7864
.7744
.7624

.8092
.7972
.7852
.7732
.7612

34
35
36
37
38

.7600
.7480
.7360
.7240
.7120

.7588
.7468
.7348
.7228
.7108

.7576
.7456
.7336
.7216
.7096

.7564
.7444
.7324
.7204
.7084

.7552
.7432
.7312
.7192
.7072

.7540
.7420
.7300
.7180
.7060

.7528
.7408
.7288
.7168
.7048

.7516
.7396
.7276
.7156
.7036

.7504
.7384
.7264
.7144
.7024

.7492
.7372
.7252
.7132
.7012

39
40

.7000
.6880

.6988
.6868

.6976
.6856

.6964
.6844

.6952
.6832

.6940
.6820

.6928
.6808

.6916
.6796

.6904
.6784

.6892
.6772

DECEMBER 2010

FCIC-25210 (GRAIN SORGHUM)

TABLE H - COMBINED TEST WEIGHT & PACK FACTOR - GRAIN SORGHUM
Test
Weight

Less Than
255 Sq. Ft. -

255 Sq. Ft. to
461 Sq. Ft. -

462 Sq. Ft. to
767 Sq. Ft. -

768 Sq. Ft. to
1384 Sq. Ft. -

1385 Sq. Ft. to
2289 Sq. Ft. -

2290 or Over
Sq. Ft. -

30.0
30.5
31.0
31.5
32.0
32.5
33.0
33.5
34.0
34.5
35.0
35.5
36.0
36.5
37.0
37.5
38.0
38.5
39.0
39.5
40.0
40.5
41.0
41.5
42.0
42.5
43.0
43.5
44.0
44.5
45.0
45.5
46.0
46.5
47.0
47.5
48.0
48.5
49.0
49.5
50.0
50.5
51.0
51.5

0.588
0.597
0.606
0.615
0.624
0.633
0.642
0.651
0.659
0.668
0.677
0.686
0.694
0.703
0.712
0.720
0.729
0.737
0.746
0.754
0.763
0.771
0.780
0.788
0.797
0.805
0.813
0.821
0.830
0.838
0.846
0.854
0.863
0.871
0.879
0.887
0.895
0.903
0.911
0.919
0.927
0.935
0.943
0.950

0.596
0.605
0.614
0.624
0.633
0.642
0.651
0.660
0.668
0.677
0.686
0.695
0.704
0.713
0.722
0.730
0.739
0.748
0.756
0.765
0.774
0.782
0.791
0.799
0.808
0.816
0.825
0.833
0.842
0.850
0.858
0.867
0.875
0.883
0.891
0.900
0.908
0.916
0.924
0.932
0.940
0.948
0.956
0.964

0.607
0.616
0.626
0.635
0.644
0.653
0.662
0.671
0.681
0.690
0.699
0.708
0.717
0.726
0.735
0.744
0.753
0.761
0.770
0.779
0.788
0.797
0.805
0.814
0.823
0.831
0.840
0.849
0.857
0.866
0.874
0.883
0.891
0.900
0.908
0.916
0.925
0.933
0.942
0.950
0.958
0.966
0.974
0.983

0.615
0.624
0.634
0.643
0.653
0.662
0.671
0.680
0.690
0.699
0.708
0.717
0.726
0.736
0.745
0.754
0.763
0.772
0.781
0.790
0.826
0.834
0.842
0.850
0.858
0.866
0.874
0.882
0.890
0.898
0.906
0.914
0.922
0.930
0.938
0.946
0.954
0.962
0.970
0.978
0.986
0.995
1.003
1.013

0.615
0.624
0.634
0.643
0.653
0.662
0.671
0.680
0.690
0.699
0.708
0.717
0.726
0.736
0.745
0.754
0.763
0.772
0.781
0.790
0.844
0.852
0.860
0.868
0.876
0.884
0.892
0.900
0.908
0.916
0.924
0.932
0.940
0.948
0.956
0.964
0.972
0.980
0.988
0.996
1.004
1.013
1.021
1.030

0.615
0.624
0.634
0.643
0.653
0.662
0.671
0.680
0.690
0.699
0.708
0.717
0.726
0.736
0.745
0.754
0.763
0.772
0.781
0.790
0.869
0.877
0.885
0.893
0.901
0.909
0.917
0.925
0.933
0.941
0.949
0.957
0.965
0.973
0.981
0.989
0.997
1.005
1.013
1.021
1.029
1.039
1.047
1.057

DECEMBER 2010

FCIC-25210 (GRAIN SORGHUM)

TABLE H - COMBINED TEST WEIGHT & PACK FACTOR - GRAIN SORGHUM
(Continued)
Test
Weight

Less Than
255 Sq. Ft. -

255 Sq. Ft. to
461 Sq. Ft. -

462 Sq. Ft. to
767 Sq. Ft. -

768 Sq. Ft. to
1384 Sq. Ft. -

1385 Sq. Ft. to
2289 Sq. Ft. -

2290 or Over
Sq. Ft. -

52.0
52.5
53.0
53.5
54.0
54.5
55.0
55.5
56.0
56.5
57.0
57.5
58.0
58.5
59.0
59.5
60.0
60.5
61.0
61.5
62.0

0.958
0.966
0.974
0.982
0.989
0.997
1.005
1.012
1.020
1.028
1.035
1.043
1.050
1.058
1.065
1.073
1.080
1.087
1.095
1.102
1.109

0.972
0.980
0.988
0.996
1.004
1.012
1.019
1.027
1.035
1.043
1.050
1.058
1.066
1.073
1.081
1.089
1.096
1.104
1.111
1.119
1.126

0.991
0.999
1.007
1.015
1.023
1.031
1.039
1.047
1.055
1.063
1.071
1.079
1.086
1.094
1.102
1.110
1.118
1.125
1.133
1.140
1.148

1.021
1.029
1.038
1.046
1.054
1.063
1.071
1.079
1.087
1.095
1.103
1.111
1.119
1.127
1.135
1.143
1.152
1.160
1.168
1.176
1.184

1.038
1.047
1.055
1.065
1.073
1.081
1.089
1.098
1.105
1.114
1.122
1.132
1.140
1.148
1.156
1.164
1.172
1.180
1.188
1.196
1.204

1.065
1.074
1.082
1.092
1.100
1.108
1.117
1.127
1.133
1.143
1.151
1.161
1.169
1.178
1.186
1.194
1.203
1.211
1.219
1.227
1.235

If the actual test weight is not shown on the chart, refer to subsection 9 B Section II, item 60b for
instructions.

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