The lack of insurance for silage sorghum has prevented many producers from growing this drought tolerant and water-sipping crop.

 

The Silage Sorghum Pilot insurance contract is a new tool that will allow producers in 37 Kansas counties and two Colorado counties to manage their production risks more effectively. At this time, the definitions for insurability match category 1 or 2 as defined by FSA LP-1955, but the list cannot guarantee insurability. Sorghum varieties grown for harvest as silage will be eligible for coverage under the new pilot program beginning in the 2005 crop year and continuing through the 2008 crop year.

 

Please note: NAP will no longer be available for sorghum silage in regions where the pilot program is available.