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Mon Jun 29, 2026
Agricultural Commodities Commission
Louisiana Agricultural Commodities Commission meeting scheduled for June 29, 2026
The commission will meet at 9:30 AM at the Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium in Baton Rouge. The provided agenda contains only meeting notice details and no specific action items or discussion topics.
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✓ Decided: Agricultural Commodities Commission meeting agenda issued for June 29, 2026
The provided document is a tentative agenda rather than meeting minutes. It lists proposed items for consideration, including license application renewals for cotton merchants, grain dealers, and warehouses, but records no actual decisions or outcomes.
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Louisiana Agricultural Commodities Commission
MEETING NOTICE
The upcoming meeting of the Louisiana Agricultural Commission
has been scheduled for
Monday, June 29, 2026, at 9:30 AM
Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium located on the first floor of the
LDAF Building at
5825 Florida Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
For additional information, please contact Gene Cavalier
Director of Louisiana Agricultural Commodities
(225) 925- 3782
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LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT of
AGRICULTURE & FORESTRY
MIKE STRAIN, DVM Commissioner
Louisiana Agricultural Commodities Commission
Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium
5825 Florida Boulevard, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Monday, June 29, 2026, at 9:30 AM.
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM
PUBLIC COMMENT
ADOPTION OF MINUTES- June 5, 2026.
SELF-INSURANCE FUND AND GRAIN & COTTON INDEMNITY BALANCES
A. RS 3:3412- Self Insurance Fund (SIF)
B. RS 3:3412.1- Grain & Cotton Indemnity Fund (GCIF)
OLD BUSINESS
A. GRAIN & COTTON INDEMNITY FUND (GCIF) RULE UPDATES
NEW BUSINESS
A. EXECUTIVE SESSION: The following matter may be discussed in Executive
Session pursuant to LA R.S. 42:17(11):
a. Financial Statements and other documents filed by applications deemed
confidential pursuant to LA R.S. 3:3421.
B. CONSIDERATION OF LICENSE APPLICATION RENEWALS FOR
APPROVAL
a. COTTON MERCHANT
1. COFCO Americas Resources Corporation
2. Dale Hitt Cotton Company, LLC.
3. Farmers Cotton of Louisiana, LLC.
4. Jabbour Cotton Company, LLC.
5. The Seam. LLC.
b. GRAIN DEALER & COTTON MERCHANT
1. Cargill Incorporated
5825 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70806 | Telephone: (225) 922-1234 Fax: (225) 922-1253 LDAF.LA.GOV
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Environmental Services & Food Safety Suite 6000 & Finance Conservation
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Fri Jun 5, 2026
Agricultural Commodities Commission
Commission to consider license renewals for cotton and grain merchants
The Agricultural Commodities Commission will meet to review license application renewals for various cotton merchants, grain dealers, and warehouses. The body will also discuss the Self Insurance Fund and Grain & Cotton Indemnity Fund balances.
- License renewal considerations for cotton merchants including Broadway Cotton Company, LLC and Staple Cotton Cooperative Association
- License renewal considerations for grain dealers including Bunge North America, Inc and The Andersons, Inc
- License renewal considerations for warehouses including Jones Producers Rice Gin, Inc and Ville Platte Rice Drier, Inc
- Review of Self Insurance Fund (SIF) and Grain & Cotton Indemnity Fund (GCIF) balances
- Updates on LACC legislative bills
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✓ Decided: Commission approves multiple agricultural license renewals
The Commission approved various license renewals for cotton merchants, grain dealers, and warehouses. Two license requests were deferred to the June 29 meeting. The body also noted the passage of two legislative acts affecting the Grain & Cotton Indemnity Fund.
- Approved February 25, 2026 minutes
- Approved Cotton Merchant licenses for Broadway Cotton Company, LLC, Carolinas Cotton Growers Coop., Inc., Cotton Marketing Services, LLC, and P. J. S. Incorporated
- Approved Cotton Merchant license for Staple Cotton Cooperative Association (Ross Girtman abstained)
- Approved Cotton Merchant license for Ryan Ellington Cotton, LLC (Ryan Ellington abstained)
- Approved Grain Dealer and Cotton Merchant license for Louis Dreyfus Company, LLC
- Approved Grain Dealer licenses for 17 applicants, including The Andersons, Inc. and Bunge North America, Inc.
- Deferred Grain Dealer license for The Scoular Company to June 29, 2026
- Deferred Warehouse and Grain Dealer license for Lake Arthur Drier, LLC to June 29, 2026
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LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT of
AGRICULTURE & FORESTRY
MIKE STRAIN, DVM Commissioner
Louisiana Agricultural Commodities Commission
Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium
5825 Florida Boulevard, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Friday, June 5, 2026, at 9:30 AM.
AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER
IL. ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM
Ul. PUBLIC COMMENT
IV. ADOPTION OF MINUTES- February 25, 2026.
V. SELF-INSURANCE FUND AND GRAIN & COTTON INDEMNITY BALANCES
A. RS 3:3412- Self Insurance Fund (SIF)
B. RS 3:3412.1- Grain & Cotton Indemnity Fund (GCIF)
VI. OLD BUSINESS
A. LACC LEGISLATIVE BILL UPDATES
VI. NEW BUSINESS
A. EXECUTIVE SESSION: The following matter may be discussed in Executive
Session pursuant to LA R.S. 42:17(11):
a. Financial Statements and other documents filed by applications deemed
confidential pursuant to LA R.S. 3:3421.
B. CONSIDERATION OF LICENSE APPLICATION RENEWALS FOR
APPROVAL
a. COTTON MERCHANT
1. Broadway Cotton Company, LLC.
2. Carolinas Cotton Growers Cooperative. INC.
3. Cotton Marketing Services, LLC.
5825 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70806 | Telephone: (225) 922-1234 Fax: (225) 922-1253 LDAF.LA.GOV
Agricultural & Agro-Consumer Animal Health Forestry Management Soil & Water
Environmental Services & Food Safety Suite 6000 & Finance Conservation
Sciences Suite 5000 Suite 4000 (225) 925-4500 Suite 1000 Suite 7000
Suite 3000 (225) 925-3780 (225) 925-3962 Fax: 922-1356 (225) 952-8143 (225) 922-1269
(225) 925-3770 Fax: 923-4877 Fax: 923-4900
Fax: 925-3760
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LOUISIANA AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES COMMISSIONTENTATIVE MEETING MINUTESJune 5, 2026, 9:30 A.M.LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRYVETERANS’ MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM5825 FLORDIA BOULEVARDBATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA 70806
THESE MINUTES ARE TENTATIVE UNTIL VOTED ON AND APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION AT THE NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING, AT WHICH TIME THEY WILL BECOME FINAL.
I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Robert Hanks at 9:30 A.M.
II. ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM LDAF staff, Cindy Abbott, called roll. The following commission members were present: Ryan Ellington Ross Girtman Robert Hanks Stephen Logan Ronald Petree Tom Russell Larry Sayes Kevin Webb
With eight (8) members present, a quorum was declared. The following commission members were absent: Garett Hebert
LDAF Staff PresentAgro Consumer Services Assistant Commissioner: Kevin Finley;Louisiana Agricultural Commodities Commission Director; Gene Cavalier;LDAF Attorney: Bethany Gonzales;LDAF Auditor: Jeff Fabre;Administrative Coordinator IV: Cindy Abbott.
right38989000III. PUBLIC COMMENT None at this time.
IV. ADOPTION OF FEBRUARY 25, 2026 MINUTES A motion was made by Ronald Petree to approve the minutes from the February 25, 2026 meeting. Tom Russell seconded the motion. All members in favor. Motion carried.
V. GRAIN & COTTON INDEMNITY FUND AND SELF INSURANCE FUND Director Cavalier stated that as of June 5, 2026, the Grain & Cotton Indemnity Fund (GCIF) balance is $3,344,807.35 and the Self …
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Wed Feb 25, 2026
Agricultural Commodities Commission
Louisiana Agricultural Commodities Commission to vote on new grain dealer license
The Louisiana Agricultural Commodities Commission will meet to adopt minutes from November 2025, discuss grain and cotton indemnity funds, and vote on a new grain dealer license application. The public may comment before adjournment.
- Consideration of new grain dealer license for Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC
- Review of Grain & Cotton Indemnity Fund and Self Insurance Fund status
- Adoption of minutes from November 20, 2025 meeting
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✓ Decided: Commission approves new warehouse and grain dealer license for Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC
The Commission approved a new license for Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC and adopted the May 29, 2025 meeting minutes. Members discussed proposed legislative bills to raise the Grain and Cotton Indemnity Fund cap and increase assessment fees.
- Approved new Warehouse and Grain Dealer license for Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC
- Approved minutes from the May 29, 2025 meeting
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LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT of
AGRICULTURE & FORESTRY
MIKE STRAIN, DVM Commissioner
Louisiana Agricultural Commodities Commission
Veteran’s Memorial Auditorium
5825 Florida Boulevard, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 9:30 A.M.
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM
PUBLIC COMMENT
ADOPTION OF MINUTES- November 20, 2025
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GRAIN & COTTON INDEMNITY FUND AND SELF INSURANCE FUND
A. RS 3:3412- Self Insurance Fund (SIF)
B. RS 3:3412.1- Grain & Cotton Indemnity Fund (GCIF)
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
A. Hansen-Mueller Bankruptcy
B. CONSIDERATION OF NEW LICENSE APPLICATION FOR
APPROVAL:
a. GRAIN DEALER & WAREHOUSE
1. Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC
VUI. PUBLIC COMMENT
Ix. ANNOUNCEMENTS
X. DATE FOR NEXT MEETING (MAY 28, 2026)
XI. ADJOURNMENT
5825 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70806 | Telephone: (225) 922-1234 Fax: (225) 922-1253 LDAF.LA.GOV
Agricultural & Agro-Consumer Animal Health Forestry Management Soil & Water
Environmental Services & Food Safety Suite 6000 & Finance Conservation
Sciences Suite 5000 Suite 4000 (225) 925-4500 Suite 1000 Suite 7000
Suite 3000 (225) 925-3780 (225) 925-3962 Fax: 922-1356 (225) 952-8143 (225) 922-1269
(225) 925-3770 Fax: 923-4877 Fax: 923-4900
Fax: 925-3760
THIS AGENDA IS TENTATIVE UNTIL 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETING, AT
WHICH TIME THE MOST RECENT REVISION BECOMES OFFICIAL. ANY SUBSEQUENT
CHANGES MUST BE VOTED ON BY THE COMMISSION. NOTICE IS HEREBY PROVIDED
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LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT of
AGRICULTURE & FORESTRY
MIKE STRAIN, DVM Commissioner
LOUISIANA AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 25, 2026, 9:30 A.M.
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY
VETERANS’ MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM
5825 FLORDIA BOULEVARD
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA 70806
L CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Robert Hanks at 9:40 A.M.
Il. ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM
: LDAF staff, Cindy R. Abbott, called roll.
The following commission members were present:
Ryan Ellington
Ross Girtman
Robert Hanks
Garret Hebert
Stephen Logan
Tom Russell
With six (6) members present, a quorum was declared.
The following commission members were absent:
Ronald Petree
Larry Sayes
Kevin Webb
LDAE Staff Present
Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain
Agro Consumer Services Assistant Commissioner: Kevin Finley;
Louisiana Agricultural Commodities Commission Director: Gene Cavalier;
LDAF Attorney: Bethany Gonzales:
LDAF Auditor: Jeff Fabre:
Administrative Coordinator IV: Cindy Abbott.
HI. PUBLIC COMMENT
None at this time.
5825 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70806 | Telephone: (225) 922-1234 Fax: (225) 922-1253 LDAF.LA.GOV
Agricultural & Agro-Consumer Animal Health Forestry Management Soil & Water
Environmental Services & Food Safety Suite 6000 & Finance Conservation
Sciences Suite 5000 Suite 4000 (225) 925-4500 Suite 1000 Suite 7000
Suite 3000 (225) 925-3780 (225) 925-3962 Fax: 922-1356 (225) 952-8143 (225) 922-126 …
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Thu Jan 29, 2026
Agricultural Commodities Commission
Commission to vote on grain, cotton license renewals and indemnity fund updates
The Louisiana Agricultural Commodities Commission will consider renewing licenses for numerous cotton merchants, grain dealers, and warehouses, and discuss updates to the Grain & Cotton Indemnity Fund rules. The meeting also includes a possible executive session to review confidential financial statements from applicants. Public comment periods are scheduled at the start and end of the meeting.
- License renewals for 5 cotton merchants including COFCO Americas and Cargill
- License renewals for 15 grain dealers including ADM, Pilgrim's Pride, and Tyson
- License renewals for 4 warehouses and 8 warehouse/grain dealers
- Discussion of Self-Insurance Fund (RS 3:3412) and Grain & Cotton Indemnity Fund (RS 3:3412.1) balances
- Possible executive session to discuss confidential financial statements (LA R.S. 42:17(11))
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LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT of
AGRICULTURE & FORESTRY
MIKE STRAIN, DVM Commissioner
Louisiana Agricultural Commodities Commission
Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium
5825 Florida Boulevard, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Monday, June 29, 2026, at 9:30 AM.
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM
PUBLIC COMMENT
ADOPTION OF MINUTES- June 5, 2026.
SELF-INSURANCE FUND AND GRAIN & COTTON INDEMNITY BALANCES
A. RS 3:3412- Self Insurance Fund (SIF)
B. RS 3:3412.1- Grain & Cotton Indemnity Fund (GCIF)
OLD BUSINESS
A. GRAIN & COTTON INDEMNITY FUND (GCIF) RULE UPDATES
NEW BUSINESS
A. EXECUTIVE SESSION: The following matter may be discussed in Executive
Session pursuant to LA R.S. 42:17(11):
a. Financial Statements and other documents filed by applications deemed
confidential pursuant to LA R.S. 3:3421.
B. CONSIDERATION OF LICENSE APPLICATION RENEWALS FOR
APPROVAL
a. COTTON MERCHANT
1. COFCO Americas Resources Corporation
2. Dale Hitt Cotton Company, LLC.
3. Farmers Cotton of Louisiana, LLC.
4. Jabbour Cotton Company, LLC.
5. The Seam. LLC.
b. GRAIN DEALER & COTTON MERCHANT
1. Cargill Incorporated
5825 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70806 | Telephone: (225) 922-1234 Fax: (225) 922-1253 LDAF.LA.GOV
Agricultural & Agro-Consumer Animal Health Forestry Management Soil & Water
Environmental Services & Food Safety Suite 6000 & Finance Conservation
Sciences Suite 5000 Suite 4000 (225) 925-4500 Suite 1000 Suite 7000
Suite 3000 (225) 925-3780 (225 …
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