Arkansas Grain Warehouses Program Overview
The Arkansas Grain Warehouses Program, managed by the QCC Section of Plant Industries Division of the AR Department of Agriculture, ensures grain owners’ protections through licensing, financial assurance, recordkeeping, and inspection. This program exists under the authority of the Arkansas Public Grain Warehouse Laws, A.C.A. § 2-17-201, 2-17-301, & 2-17-401 et seq.
Any entity storing, handling, or selling grain on behalf of others must hold a valid AR Grain Warehouse License from this program, unless otherwise exempt under federal law.
Current Licensed Arkansas Grain Warehouse List – As of 3/31/2026
| License / Company | Location | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| 80-GW-132 Agri Marketing d/b/a Minturn Grain and/or AMI Mill | Hoxie, AR 72433 | Phone: 870-886-7011 Fax: 870-886-8087 Email: [email protected] [email protected] |
| 80-GW-008 Archer Daniels Midland Co. dba ADM Grain Co. | Decatur, IL 62526 | Phone: 870-753-9260 Fax: 870-739-1779 Email: [email protected] [email protected] |
| 80-GW-031 Auvergne Grain Company, L.L.C. | Newport, AR 72112 | Phone: 870-523-9413 Fax: 870-523-2600 Email: [email protected] |
| 80-GW-010 Bearskin Grain, LLC | Scott, AR 72142 | Phone: 501-961-1173 Fax: 501-961-1176 Email: [email protected] |
| 80-GW-143 Black River Commodities, LLC | Pocahontas, AR 72455 | Phone: 870-202-2526 Email: [email protected] [email protected] |
| 80-GW-040 Cache River Valley Seed, LLC | Cash, AR 72421 | Phone: 870-477-5427 Fax: 870-477-5233 Email: [email protected] |
| 80-GW-124 Cox & Luter, Inc. dba Carter Cox Seeds | Knobel, AR 72435 | Phone: 870-259-3231 Fax: 870-259-3621 Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] |
| 80-GW-141 Cullum Seeds a division of FSA | Fisher, AR 72429 | Phone: 870-328-7222 Fax: 870-328-7240 Email: [email protected] |
| 80-GW-146 Delta Farms of Lake City Inc | Lake City, AR 72437 | Phone: 870-616-0024 Fax: 870-616-0025 Email: [email protected] |
| 80-GW-047 Eagle Seed LLC | Weiner, AR 72479 | Phone: 870-684-7377 Fax: 870-684-2225 Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] |
| 80-GW-131 Emery Hughes Corporation | Scott, AR 72142 | Phone: 501-961-1085 Fax: 855-450-0923 Email: [email protected] |
| 80-GW-130 Emery Hughes Corporation | England, AR 72046 | Phone: 501-842-2572 Fax: 855-450-0923 Email: [email protected] [email protected] |
| 80-GW-002 Farm Service, Inc. d/b/a Northeast Arkansas Seeds | Hoxie, AR 72433 | Phone: 870-886-3530 Fax: 870-886-6136 Email: [email protected] [email protected] |
| 80-GW-012 Farmers Elevator & Warehouse Co., Inc. | Newport, AR 72112 | Phone: 870-523-3195 Email: [email protected] [email protected] |
| 80-GW-055 Farmers Supply Co. of Marvell, Inc. | Marvell, AR 72366 | Phone: 870-829-2578 Fax: 870-829-2520 Email: [email protected] [email protected] |
| 80-GW-013 Fritz & Mertice Lehman Elevator & Dryer, Inc. | Gillett, AR 72055 | Phone: 870-548-2672 Fax: 870-548-2546 Email: [email protected] |
| 80-GW-145 Greenfield Brown Rice Co. LLC | Harrisburg, AR 72432 | Phone: 870-217-1807 Email: [email protected] [email protected] |
| 80-GW-022 Hill Seed & Elevator Inc | Dumas, AR 71639 | Phone: 870-382-4912 Fax: 870-382-4917 Email: [email protected] [email protected] |
| 80-GW-018 K & K Farm Service, Inc | Carlisle, AR 72024 | Phone: 870-552-3831 Fax: 870-552-9148 Email: [email protected] |
| 80-GW-121 Lawrence County Seed Co. Inc. | Walnut Ridge, AR 72476 | Phone: 870-886-3362 Email: [email protected] |
| 80-GW-133 LRM Grain, LLC | Marianna, AR 72360 | Phone: 870-295-9151 Fax: 870-295-5271 Email: [email protected] [email protected] |
| 80-GW-014 M. D. Thompson & Son Company | McCrory, AR 72101 | Phone: 870-731-2526 Fax: 870-731-2527 Email: [email protected] [email protected] |
| 80-GW-088 MFA Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a MFA Agri Services Midsouth | Piggott, AR 72454 | Phone: 870-598-2225 Fax: 870-598-0303 Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] |
| 80-GW-004 OMP Farms, LLC | Bay, AR 72411 | Phone: 870-770-1902 Fax: 870-770-1904 Email: [email protected] [email protected] |
| 80-GW-096 Osborne Seed Co. | Parkin, AR 72373 | Phone: 870-755-5355 Fax: 870-755-2563 Email: [email protected] [email protected] |
| 80-GW-023 Petrus Seed & Grain Co., Inc. | Hazen, AR 72064 | Phone: 870-255-3346 Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] |
| 80-GW-006 Rice Capital, Inc. | Stuttgart, AR 72160 | Phone: 870-673-1616 Fax: 870-673-6756 Email: [email protected] |
| 80-GW-147 Ridgefield Rice LLC | Wynne, AR 72396 | Phone: 870-208-8808 Fax: 870-208-8803 Email: [email protected] [email protected] |
| 80-GW-024 Simplot AB Retail Inc. dba Simplot Grower Solutions | Walnut Ridge, AR 72476 | Phone: 870-573-6353 Fax: 870-573-6762 Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] |
| 80-GW-139 Superior Mills | Marianna, AR 72360 | Phone: 559-448-8800 Email: [email protected] [email protected] |
| 80-GW-011 Taggart & Taggart Seed, Inc. | Augusta, AR 72006 | Phone: 870-347-6301 Fax: 870-347-2963 Email: [email protected] [email protected] |
| 80-GW-046 Vincent Soybean & Grain Co., Inc. | Crawfordsville, AR 72327 | Phone: 870-823-5800 Fax: 870-823-4410 Email: [email protected] |
LIST OF FEDERALLY LICENSED PUBLIC GRAIN WAREHOUSES
For questions, email [email protected]or call (501) 219-6350.
SLOW-PAY HOTLINE FOR GRAIN SALES: (501) 219-6308 or email [email protected]
Arkansas Grain Warehouse 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 storing grain for the public in Arkansas.
- Exemptions: Private on-farm storage for personal use and Federal Grain License holders.
- Federal Grain Warehouse License Holders MUST submit copies of issued license reports to this office annually.
- APPLICATION PROCESS & FEES:
- Forms for this program are located below.
- Submit a “NEW GRAIN WAREHOUSE LICENSE APPLICATION,” with the required licensing fee of $150.00.
- You will be required to submit a current financial statement prepared by a CPA.
- You will also be required to submit a “CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE ON STORED GRAIN,” prepared by an insurance agent or company.
- Renewal fees are based on warehouse capacity. See program’s Rules.
- POSTAGE REQUIRED:
- Once issued a license certificate from this program, it must be posted in a conspicuous place.
- The facility’s “Schedule of Charges” must also be posted in a conspicuous place.
- If a facility makes changes to their schedule of charges, the licensed facility must submit in writing to this office showing the change at least thirty (30) days before its effective date.
Arkansas Grain Warehouse Law & Rules
- STATUTORY BASIS:
- The Arkansas Public Grain Warehouse Laws outline the licensing, bonding, inspection, and reporting requirements for grain warehouses.
- GRAIN WAREHOUSE LICENSING:
- Any person or business storing grain on behalf of others in Arkansas must first be licensed from this program.
- FINANCIAL ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Licensed grain warehouses must maintain a bond, irrevocable letter of credit, or certificate of deposit in an amount of their licensed capacity.
- New warehouses must provide a minimum financial surety of $50,000.
- BOND REQUIREMENTS:
- Licensed warehouses must maintain a bond set at a rate per bushel of licensed capacity.
- Bonds ensure payment to depositors in case of warehouse failure or default.
- Proof of bond renewal must be submitted with annual license renewal application.
- WAREHOUSE RECEIPTS:
- Warehouses must issue a receipt for all grain received for storage.
- Receipts must include: depositor’s name, quantity and kind of grain, date of delivery, and storage terms.
- Duplicate records must be kept for Department inspection.
- OPERATING REQUIREMENTS:
- Warehouses must maintain facilities in proper condition to safely store grain.
- Operators must maintain accurate daily position records (receipts, loadouts, balances).
- Grain stored for depositors must not be commingled with company-owned grain in a way that jeopardizes depositor interests.
- Warehouses must maintain and submit a complete list of Grain Graders working at the facility.
- INSPECTION & RECORDKEEPING:
- Grain warehouses must retain and maintain all records of grain received, stored, and shipped for a minimum of three (3) years, including all receipts.
- All receipts issued for grain stored in a grain warehouse shall conform to the requirements of the AR Public Grain Warehouse Law and associated Rules.
- Warehouses are inspected at least once annually.
- The Department reserves the right to inspect or audit the books of any licensed grain warehouse. Records must be available upon request.
- Grain warehouses must retain and maintain all records of grain received, stored, and shipped for a minimum of three (3) years, including all receipts.
Please review the entire Act and associated Rules, located at the link above.
Arkansas Grain Warehouse Forms:
New applications are accepted at any time; renewal applications are due to this office no later than May 31 of each year.
- NEW GRAIN WAREHOUSE LICENSE APPLICATION (GW-1: CONTAINS ALL PROGRAM FORMS NEEDED FOR LICENSING)
- RENEWAL GRAIN WAREHOUSE LICENSE APPLICATION (GW-2)
- AR CERTIFICATE OF FACT (GW/GD-3)
- AR CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE ON STORED GRAIN FORM (GW-4)
- AR SCHEDULE OF CHARGES FOR GRAIN (GW-5)
- AMENDED GRAIN WAREHOUSE LICENSE APPLICATION (GD-A)
- AR GRAIN DEALERS WAREHOUSE FORM (GW-6)
- AR LETTER OF CREDIT (GW-7)
- AR ASSIGNMENT OF CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT (GW-8)
- AR CERTIFICATE OF CORPORATE RESOLUTION (GW-8 CD-B)
- AR GRAIN WAREHOUSE REQUEST TO DISCONTINUE OPERATIONS (GW-16)
- AR GRAIN STORAGE TRANSFER FORM (GW-17)
NOTE: Some forms require submission directly from the insurance company or financial agent/institution/CPA. A form may also need to be notarized. Follow instructions on forms carefully.
FORM SUBMISSION: Grain 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 Warehouse Program Fees
- NEW APPLICATION FEE: $150.00 for newly organized companies.
- RENEWAL FEES: Based on licensed capacity (refer to Rules Section IV).
- SURETY AMOUNT: Based on warehouse capacity (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 WAREHOUSE.”
- Select the product line needed, either for NEW applicants or RENEWING applicants: “PUBLIC GRAIN WAREHOUSE RENEWAL” or “PUBLIC GRAIN WAREHOUSE LICENSE (NEW)”
- For renewal payments, calculate last year’s warehouse capacity from July 1 – June 30. Use capacity amounts in bushels.
- Locate the fee schedule in the program’s Rules under Section IV. Take the total calculated bushels amount to determine the renewal fee.
- Check your bond/surety amount by referring to Section III of the program’s Rules. Confirm that your surety or bond amount matches your licensed storage capacity. If storage capacity changes, update your bond, letter of credit, or certificate of deposit before submitting your renewal application.
- 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 Warehouse 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 for public grain warehouses in Arkansas. 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
- Immediate license suspension may occur for failure to maintain financial assurance, failure to allow inspection, or failure to comply with reporting requirements.
Grain Warehouse 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