LINCOLN— The Nebraska Public Service Commission (PSC) on Tuesday approved an order dismissing a complaint against The Andersons Inc. and accepting a stipulated agreement between the Ohio-based agribusiness and the PSC’s Grain Department.
The complaint, filed Aug. 6, alleged violations of the state’s Grain Dealer Act and Commission rules related to payment for grain purchased from a Nebraska producer.
As part of the resolution, The Andersons provided records demonstrating that the company had addressed the payment issues raised in the complaint. In its review, the Grain Department found that the issues were resolved and that it had received no additional reports of payment problems related to the company.
Under the stipulated agreement, The Andersons will pay an administrative fine and the company’s Nebraska grain dealer license will remain in good standing.
“Our priority is ensuring Nebraska’s grain laws are followed and that producers are protected as the statutes intend,” said Terri Fritz, Grain Department director. We’re satisfied that the issues that led to the complaint have been addressed, and this agreement provides an appropriate resolution that allows us to bring the matter to a close.”
The Andersons denies the violations noted in the complaint, and the stipulated agreement does not constitute an admission that violations occurred.
The PSC’s Grain Department administers and enforces Nebraska’s Grain Dealer Act, including licensing grain dealers and investigating complaints involving grain transactions. Producers with questions or concerns can contact the department at (402) 471-0222 or [email protected].
