FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PSC ORDERS AXTELL COMPANY
TO CEASE & DESIST
Lincoln, Oct. 23, 2025 – The Nebraska Public Service
Commission (PSC) has opened an investigation and
ordered Roberts Seed, Inc., of Axtell to immediately
cease and desist all operations as a grain dealer and
grain warehouse in Nebraska.
The PSC Grain Department was recently informed that the
company had purchased grain from a producer. An Oct. 20
inspection by the PSC Grain Department found that the
company is purchasing various amounts of commodities from
Nebraska producers and is also storing commodities at its
facility in Axtell without proper license.
“It is imperative that our producers/sellers who are in the thick
of harvest season are aware that this company does not hold a
license to conduct grain dealer or grain warehouse activity in
the state of Nebraska,” said Commission Chair Tim Schram.
The PSC is investigating Roberts Seed, Inc., for performing
actions as a grain dealer in the state of Nebraska without a
valid Grain Dealer License issued by the Commission, in
violation of Nebraska Revised Statue § 75-903 and 291
Nebraska Administrative Code § 8-003.01; and as a grain
warehouse, without a valid Grain Warehouse License, in
violation of Nebraska Revised Statute §88-527, and 291
Nebraska Administrative Code § 08-002.01.
In 2018, Roberts Seed, Inc., was fined by the Commission and
was prohibited from engaging in grain dealer activities
without obtaining a Grain Dealer License.
Commission Vice-Chair Kevin Stocker said, “This company’s
apparent blatant disregard for state law leaves us with no
option but to order them to immediately cease and desist
all activity.”
The PSC will begin the process of filing a formal complaint
against Roberts Seed, Inc. Once the company receives the
complaint, it will be required to show why it should not be
assessed civil penalties for operating as both a grain dealer
and a grain warehouse without proper license. ###
Media Contact:
Jason McFarley – Public Information & Education Officer
(402) 471-0226/ jason.mcfarley@nebraska.gov
