Dorchester Grain under investigation
<p>BY JONATHAN CANNON
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<p>HERALD DEMOCRAT
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<p>SHERMAN -- Things are quieter at the seven Dorchester Grain facilities in Texoma recently, after their license to operate was suspended. 
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<p>Bryan Black, spokesman for the Texas Department of Agriculture, said the business is under investigation, after an inspector discovered "some issues on his (annual) inspection" on Nov. 4. 
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<p>Black said he could not comment further on the ongoing investigation, but described the situation as a "very serious case." Dorchester Grain Manager David Smith declined to comment on the investigation.
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<p>Black said all the companies facilities will remained closed to incoming or outgoing products until the department has completed its investigation.
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<p>"What our job is, is to safeguard Texas farmers and ranchers, and we're going to do everything in our power to make sure that their assets are protected," Black said. 
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<p>He encouraged producers who have questions or concerns should contact E.W. Wesley or Gary Steward at 214-631-0265.</p>