FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PSC ISSUES HARVEST REMINDERS
Lincoln, August 26, 2025- With the harvest season soon to
get underway, the Nebraska Public Service Commission (PSC)
encourages producers/sellers to familiarize themselves with
Nebraska Grain laws.
“Part of a successful harvest for producers/sellers is making
sure their assets are protected. Understanding the law and how
it affects them plays a key role in that process.” said Terri Fritz,
PSC Grain Department Director.
Under the Grain Dealer Act, if producers/sellers want to ensure
their transactions with a licensed grain dealer are covered by the
grain dealer’s security posted with the PSC, they must demand
payment within 15 days of completion of their contract with the
dealer. Producers/sellers who choose not to demand payment
within 15 days after completion of their contract will be
unsecured creditors of that dealer and forfeit any protection from
the grain dealer’s security.
Director Fritz said, “It’s important for the producer/seller to
understand that it is their responsibility to demand payment
within a set timeframe to ensure they are covered.”
Grain Warehouse operators are also reminded by the PSC of the
Emergency Storage Policy. In order to store grain on the ground,
an Emergency Storage application form must be filed with, and
approved by, the Commission.
A list of Licensed Grain Dealers, along with the PSC Emergency
Storage 2025 memo and Emergency Storage application form
can be found on the Grain Department page of the PSC website. ###
Contact:
Deb Collins- Communications & Media Mgr.
(402) 471-0226 /deb.collins@nebraska.gov
