State indemnity fund (LA R.S. 3:3412.1) that compensates Louisiana producers for losses when a licensed grain dealer or cotton merchant becomes insolvent and fails to fully pay for delivered grain/commodities. Financed by mandatory assessments (0.0004%, i.e. 1/25 of 1%) on the value of commodities sold to licensed dealers/merchants. This is an INDEMNITY (triggered by dealer insolvency), not a competitive grant. Currently active: on Nov 20, 2025 the Louisiana Agricultural Commodities Commission declared Hansen-Mueller Co. insolvent and opened the fund; producers not fully paid may file claims, with priced/delivered grain prioritized.
Eligibility
Louisiana producers who delivered grain or agricultural commodities to a licensed dealer/merchant that became insolvent and did not fully compensate them per the sale.
Details
Organization
Financial Instrument
Grant
Application Instructions
File a claim with LDAF. For the active Hansen-Mueller event, submit to hmclaims@ldaf.state.la.us; general fund questions to Agro-Consumer Services.
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Updated September 4, 2026
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