Grain Lien Resources - Documents for Direct Notice
Below are the resource documents for handling grain from customers when a bank has provided direct notice for the customer.
The documents below were developed by the AAI Grain Committee and approved by the AAI Board of Directors.
NOTE: These documents are not a replacement for your business legal council. The information provided is general guidance provided as a resource for members developed with the best information from committee members, the association legal council, and conversations with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship. Your company's individual situation may require alteration of the guidance.
Background Information
A background slide presentation explaining some of the reasons why grain warehouses will need to change how they handle direct notice, the limitations of the best management practices, and additional information to help with making the best decisions for you business.
Decision Tree for Direct Notice and Grain Deliveries
A PDF document with two easy to understand decision trees - one for when your business receives direct notice prior to delivery of grain, and one for when your business receives direct notice after grain has already been delivered.
Sample Letter to Lender - Prior to Grain Delivery
Download the Microsoft Word document with draft text for you to use on your own letterhead.
Sample Letter to Lender - Grain Already Delivered
Download the Microsoft Word document with draft text for you to use on your own letterhead.
Download All Documents At Once
Download all four of the documents as a .ZIP file.