Recently, the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry’s (LDAF) Louisiana Agriculture Commodities Commission (LACC) declared Nebraska-based grain dealer Hansen-Mueller insolvent. As a result of the company’s inability to pay claims, the LACC voted to open the Louisiana Grain and Cotton Indemnity Fund to ensure Louisiana producers receive compensation.
The window to submit claims is now open, with initial consideration given to claims for delivered and priced grain. The Proof of Loss form and worksheet for the Louisiana Grain and Cotton Indemnity Fund claims process are now available on the LDAF website at https://www.ldaf.la.gov/plants/louisiana-grain-and-cotton-indemnity-fun… claims.
Producers can email the claim form and supporting documentation to hmclaims@ldaf.state.la.us. However, the original notarized documents must also be mailed to the following address: Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry
Office of Agro-Consumer Services, Suite 5000
5825 Florida Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
For questions regarding the claims process, please contact LDAF’s Agro-Consumer Services (ACS) Office at 225-935-2164 or by email at hmclaims@ldaf.state.la.us.
For more information on the fund, visit https://www.ldaf.la.gov/plants/louisiana-grain-and cotton-indemnity-fund.
