Arkansas Grain Dealers Program Overview
The Arkansas Grain Dealers Program, managed by the QCC Section of Plant Industries Division of the AR Department of Agriculture, ensures that entities buying grain from producers or licensed grain warehouses are properly licensed, bonded, and accountable, providing protection to grain sellers. This program exists under the authority of the Arkansas Grain Dealers Act, A.C.A. § 2-24-101 et seq.
Anyone purchasing grain from an Arkansas producer or from a licensed grain warehouse for resale or merchandising purposes must hold a valid AR Grain Dealer License from this program, unless otherwise exempt under state law.
For questions, email [email protected]or call 501 219-6350.
GRAIN SLOW-PAY HOTLINE: (501) 219-6308 or email [email protected]
Current Licensed Arkansas Grain Dealers – As of 3/31/2026
| License / Company | Location | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| 15-GD-001 Delta Grain Marketing, LLC | Jonesboro, AR 72404 | Phone: 870-932-0344 Fax: 870-932-6005 Email: [email protected] |
| 15-GD-002 Bunge USA Grain LLC | Omaha, NE 68102 | Phone: 402-889-4469 Fax: 402-221-0506 Email: [email protected] |
| 15-GD-004 England Marketing Service, Inc. | England, AR 72046 | Phone: 501-842-9807 Email: [email protected] |
| 15-GD-005 Cedar Lake Products | Fayetteville, AR 72704 | Phone: 479-806-4969 Fax: 866-806-2287 Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] |
| 15-GD-009 Medford Rice Sales | Brinkley, AR 72021 | Phone: 870-734-4190 Email: [email protected] |
| 15-GD-011 StoneX Commodity Solutions LLC | Kansas City, MO 64116 | Phone: 402-861-2516 Fax: 515-864-0283 Email: [email protected] [email protected] |
| 15-GD-012 KBX, Inc | Little Rock, AR 72223 | Phone: 501-778-8820 Fax: 501-778-8897 Email: [email protected] [email protected] |
| 15-GD-016 Japan America Soybeans, LLC | Tumbling Shoals, AR 72581 | Phone: 870-830-7398 Email: [email protected] |
| 15-GD-017 Rice Market Services, LLC | Delaplaine, AR 72425 | Phone: 870-249-3447 Fax: 870-249-3447 Email: [email protected] |
| 15-GD-018 Integrity Grain, LLC | Moro, AR 72368 | Phone: 870-768-4231 Email: [email protected] |
| 15-GD-019 Louis Dreyfus Company LLC | Wilton, CT 06897 | Phone: 203-761-2000 Fax: 203-761-2309 Email: [email protected] [email protected] |
| 15-GD-022 The Redwood Group, LLC | Mission, KS 66202 | Phone: 913-372-5042 Email: [email protected] |
| 15-GD-023 The Andersons, Inc. dba The Ohio Andersons, Inc. | Maumee, OH 43537 | Phone: 419-893-5050 Email: [email protected] |
| 15-GD-028 W. B. Russell Grain, LLC | Piggott, AR 72454 | Phone: 870-598-7764 Fax: 870-324-4011 Email: [email protected] [email protected] |
| 15-GD-031 TRC Delta LLC | Roseville, CA 95661 | Phone: 916-960-1223 Fax: 916-960-1243 Email: [email protected] [email protected] |
| 15-GD-032 Lone Pine Enterprises L.L.L.P. | Carlisle, AR 72024 | Phone: 870-552-3217 Fax: 870-552-3217 Email: [email protected] |
| 15-GD-033 Sunrise Foods International (USA) Inc. | Pender, NE 68047 | Phone: 306-657-5796 Fax: 306-657-6770 Email: [email protected] |
| 15-GD-035 The Scoular Company | Omaha, NE 68154 | Phone: 843-805-7800 Email: [email protected] |
| 15-GD-037 K & T AGRI, LLC | Jonesboro, AR 72401 | Phone: 870-919-3764 Email: [email protected] [email protected] |
| 15-GD-039 Triple S Marketing Inc | Walnut Ridge, AR 72476 | Phone: 870-886-7819 Email: [email protected] |
| 15-GD-045 O’Kean Grain Company Inc | O’Kean, AR 72476 | Phone: 870-759-2702 Email: [email protected] [email protected] |
| 15-GD-046 CHS Inc | Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077 | Phone: 651-355-6000 Email: [email protected] |
| 15-GD-043 Tyson Shared Services Inc (DBA Tyson Foods Local Grain Services) | Springdale, AR 72762 | Phone: 479-290-4709 Fax: 479-757-7540 Email: [email protected] |
| 15-GD-044 Eleven Point Grain Brokers LLC | Ravenden Springs, AR 72460 | Phone: 870-810-2398 Fax: 870-892-2588 Email: [email protected] |
Arkansas Grain Dealer Licenses
Licenses are issued on the fiscal calendar-year basis, July 1 – June 30 of each year.
Renewal applications are due to this office no later than May 31 of each year.
- WHO MUST OBTAIN A LICENSE:
- Any person or business buying grain from an Arkansas producer or from a licensed grain warehouse for resale must hold a valid Arkansas Grain Dealers License, unless exempt under state law. Exemptions include:
- State-licensed grain warehouses
- Federally licensed grain warehouses
- End users purchasing grain for their own personal use
- Any person or business buying grain from an Arkansas producer or from a licensed grain warehouse for resale must hold a valid Arkansas Grain Dealers License, unless exempt under state law. Exemptions include:
- APPLICATION PROCESS & FEES:
- Forms for this program are located below.
- Submit a “NEW GRAIN DEALER LICENSE APPLICATION PACKET,” providing $150.00 for the Licensing Fee.
- For renewal applications, budget your operations accordingly, accounting for the licensing renewal fee, which is determined from your prior year’s grain purchase volume.
Arkansas Grain Dealer laws & Rules
- STATUTORY BASIS:
- The Arkansas Grain Dealers Act (A.C.A. § 2-24-101 et seq.) outlines the licensing, bonding, and reporting requirements for grain dealers.
- GRAIN DEALER LICENSING:
- Any person or business purchasing grain from Arkansas producers or licensed grain warehouses for resale must be licensed as an AR Grain Dealer, unless exempt under state law.
- FINANCIAL ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Each grain dealer must maintain a bond, irrevocable letter of credit, or certificate of deposit in the amount required by the program’s Rules in Section III, which is based on the previous year’s grain purchase volume.
- New dealers must provide a minimum surety of $50,000.
- FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:
- New dealers must submit a beginning trial balance prepared by a CPA or RPA.
- Existing dealers must submit an annual compilation statement (or greater), income and expense statement, schedule of notes payable, and statement of cash flows within 90 days of fiscal year-end.
- RECORD-KEEPING & DEPARTMENT INSPECTION:
- Grain dealers must retain all purchase, payment, and transaction records for a minimum of five (5) years.
- The Department reserves the right to inspect or audit the books of any licensed grain dealer. Records must be available upon request.
Please review the entire Act and associated Rules.
Grain Dealers Forms
- NEW GRAIN DEALER LICENSE APPLICATION PACKET (GD-1: CONTAINS ALL PROGRAM FORMS NEEDED FOR LICENSING)
- RENEWAL GRAIN DEALER LICENSE APPLICATION FORM (GD-2)
- AR CERTIFICATE OF FACT (GW/GD-3)
- AMENDED GRAIN DEALER LICENSE APPLICATION FORM (GD-A)
- AR GRAIN DEALERS BOND FORM (GD-6)
- AR LETTER OF CREDIT (GD-7)
- AR ASSIGNMENT OF CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT (GD-8)
- AR CERTIFICATE OF CORPORATE RESOLUTION OF GRAIN DEALER (GD-8 CD)
New applications are accepted at any time; renewal applications are due to this office no later than May 31 of each year.
FORM SUBMISSION: Grain Dealer Program Forms may be submitted via email to [email protected] or via post mail to the Department of Agriculture.
- Forms submitted via email: Payments to the program may be made using the online payment portal link below.
- Forms submitted via post mail: Mail your check or money order with the associated form to the Department.
Arkansas Grain Dealers Program Fees
- NEW APPLICATION FEE: $150.00 for newly organized companies; $250.00 for existing dealers.
- RENEWAL FEES: Based on previous licensing year’s Arkansas grain purchase volume. Refer to Rules Section IV.
- SURETY AMOUNT: May change annually per purchase volume. Refer to Rules Section III.
Online Payment Portal Instructions:
Complete all fields in the payment portal, ensuring your name matches the name on your submitted application. Make sure no information is left blank.
When prompted to search for a product, search for “GRAIN DEALER.”
Select the product line needed, either for NEW applicants or RENEWING applicants: “PUBLIC GRAIN DEALER LICENSE RENEWAL” or “PUBLIC GRAIN DEALER LICENSE (NEW)”
Locate the proper renewal fee line for your calculated renewal amount, changing the quantity amount to get to your calculated total.
Scroll to the bottom of the page, click “update,” and verify the Total Amount.
Click “Pay” and enter your Card/Billing Information.
Retain the payment confirmation information with your files. You may be asked to provide a Receipt or Confirmation Number.
ENFORCEMENT, PENALTIES, & VIOLATIONS
The AR Grain Dealers Program is managed by the QCC Section at the AR Department of Agriculture. The Department is responsible for enforcing licensing, bonding, recordkeeping, reporting, and financial obligations. The Department may conduct audits, inspections, and verify compliance with statutory requirements.
- Operating without a license, knowingly and intentionally violating the law, or refusing inspection: Class D Felony
- Negligent violations: Class A misdemeanor
- Civil fines up to $1,000 per violation; unpaid fines recoverable in court.
- Immediate license suspension may occur when public welfare is at risk or for bond/inspection noncompliance; hearings held within ten (10) days (or five (5) days in specific cases).
- Cease-and-Desist: the Department may order cessation of illegal activities.
RESOURCES
GRAIN DEALERS RESOURCES:
- USDA-AMS – NATIONAL GRAIN MARKET REPORTS
- USDA-AMS – FEDERAL GRAIN INSPECTION SERVICE
- USDA-NASS – NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS SERVICE
- UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS DIVISION OF AGRICULTURE: RESEARCH & EXTENSION
- NATIONAL GRAIN & FEED ASSOCIATION
- GRAIN ELEVATOR AND PROCESSING SOCIETY
- OSHA GRAIN HANDLING SAFETY
- Plant Industries Online Payment Portal