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(Lincoln, NE) -- The Nebraska Public Service Commission reaches an agreement reinstating Hansen-Mueller Company's grain dealer license and requiring the company to resolve its debts with Nebraska farmers.
The company last month was suspended from doing business as a grain dealer in Nebraska following a Public Service Commission Grain Department investigation into complaints the company failed to pay a number of farmers.
The commission says the company has worked closely with P-S-C staff to address the concerns and provide safeguards for Nebraska grain producers and sellers.
Under terms of the agreement, Hansen-Mueller must:
• Immediately fulfill all outstanding payment obligations to Nebraska grain producers
• Fulfill all outstanding payment obligations to Nebraska grain dealers and warehouses by Feb. 27th, 2026; and
• Remain in compliance with all standard requirements for a Nebraska grain dealer license.
Hansen-Mueller began issuing some outstanding payments electronically and via mailed checks the week of Oct. 27th.
The PSC encourages any producers who have not received their expected payment from Hansen-Mueller within the next two weeks to contact the Grain Department at(402) 471-0222 or psc.grain@nebraska.gov.
The PSC Notes: The agreement does not apply to some producers and sellers, such as those who negotiated deferred payment or “price later” contracts with Hansen-Mueller. However, anyone who has done business with Hansen-Meuller, whether before or during the suspension period, may contact the Grain Department for guidance, or to report concerns.
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