Grain dealer has licence restored

Hansen-Mueller Co. must resolve its debt with farmers

A grain dealer in Nebraska had its licence restored after a brief suspension.

The Grain Dealer Department of the Nebraska Public Service Commission (PSC) announced on Nov. 4 that Hansen-Mueller Co. in Omaha is allowed to resume operations after the PSC suspended the grain dealer’s license on Oct. 24.

Under the agreement, Hansen-Muller must:

• Immediately fulfill all outstanding payment obligations to Nebraska grain farmers
• Fulfill all outstanding payment obligations to farmers and warehouses by Feb. 27, 2026, and
• Remain in compliance with all requirements to have a grain dealer licence.

“The Commission voted Tuesday to approve the agreement protecting Nebraska’s grain community,” a PSC release says.

The PSC revoked Hansen-Mueller’s licence in late October following an inspection.

The PSC found on Oct. 23 that the company “was alleged to be in violation of Neb. Rev. Stat § 75-903.01(2) and 291 Neb. Admin. Code §8-003.09 for failing to make payment on demand,” the Oct. 24 statement says.

At the time, Hansen-Mueller owed about $2 million to farmers, Nebraska Public Media reported.

The grain company took swift action to make the payments.

The week of Oct. 27 saw the company issuing payments electronically and mailing checks.

“Our top priority was making sure these debs were paid during this crucial time in the harvest season, and we’re pleased that the company has already begun issuing the outstanding funds,” Tim Schram, commissioner of the PSC, said in a statement.