LETTERS
ARA Establishes 2026 Policy Priorities to Strengthen U.S. Agriculture, Support Innovation, and Advance Supply Chain Resilience
Mar 16, 2026
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) today announced their 2026 Public Policy Priorities, outlining a comprehensive agenda designed to support America’s agricultural retailers, strengthen the nation’s food and input supply chains, and promote science-based, practical policy solutions that keep U.S. agriculture globally competitive.
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ALL PUBLISHED LETTERS
ARA Sent a Letter to Congress with Concerns in the Infrastructure Package Development
Mar 25, 2019
ARA sent a letter to Congress, requesting their attention on two important priorities that concern the rural population, when the House Committee develops its infrastructure package.
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ARA Signs Letter to Congress Supporting DRIVE-Safe Act
Mar 06, 2019
ARA signs letter to Congress supporting HR 1374, the DRIVE-Safe Act. This important legislation would help to alleviate the nationwide shortage of commercial drivers by providing younger drivers with the opportunity to enter the industry.
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ARA Signed a Letter to POTUS to Re-Nominate Chairman Miller
Dec 10, 2018
ARA signed a letter to President Trump requesting for the re-nomination of Vice Chairman Miller to serve a second term on the Surface Transportation Board (STB).
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ARA Sent a Comment to FMCSA Supporting and Suggesting Additional HOS Revisions
Oct 10, 2018
ARA sent a comment to Administrator Martinez of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regarding the potential revisions of certain Hours of Service (HOS) regulations for drivers of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs).
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ARA Sends Letter to EPA on Label Decision for Dicamba
Aug 24, 2018
ARA sends a letter to Acting Administrator Wheeler of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on the 2019 label decision for dicamba products.
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ARA Signs a Letter to ASABE
Jul 30, 2018
ARA signs a letter to the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) with concerns of the new standard for lighting on non-self-propelled equipment.
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ARA Signed Coalition Letter to POTUS Urging Oberman Nomination
Jun 26, 2018
ARA signed Rail Customer Coalition (RCC) letter to President Trump requesting for Martin Oberman to be quickly nominated as the fifth and final member of the Surface Transportation Board (STB).
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ARA Sends Proposed Amendment to NFPA Regarding CAN
May 17, 2018
ARA writes in support of the proposed amendments (TIA Log No.: 1361) to the NFPA 400 regarding Calcium Ammonium Nitrate (CAN).
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ARA Sent a Letter to FMCSA Administrator to Delay ELD Mandate
Mar 16, 2018
ARA sent a letter to Administrator Martinez of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requesting a delay to full enforcement of Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate.
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ARA Signs a Letter Supporting STB Nominations
Mar 12, 2018
ARA signs a letter to Chairman Thune, Ranking Member Nelson, Subcommittee Chair Fischer, and Ranking Member Peters supporting Mr. Patrick Fuchs and Ms. Michelle Schultz as nominees for the Surface Transportation Board (STB).
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