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 Sends a Letter to OSHA Regarding FGAN Storage and Handling
Apr 24, 2015
ARA sends a letter to Dr. Michaels the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) thanking for the efforts to provide some clarification for the storage and handling of fertilizer grade ammonium nitrate (FGAN).
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ARA Signs a Letter to House of Representatives Committee Regarding STB Reauthorization Act
Mar 24, 2015
ARA signs a Letter to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation urging for support of the S.808, “The Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015.
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ARA Signed a Letter to the House of Representatives for Support of T-HUD Weight Provisions
Sep 09, 2014
ARA signed a letter to Speaker Boehner and Minority Leader Pelosi of the House of Representatives urging for Congress to support the targeted truck weight provisions of T-HUD.
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ARA Sent a Comment to FMCSA Regarding Supplemental Notice of ELD and HOS Mandate
Jun 26, 2014
ARA sent a comment to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to address AgHOS not being covered by the new mandate and the unnecessary expense of an ELD mandate.
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ARA Sent a Letter to FMCSA Requesting Delay for Medical Certificates
Apr 04, 2014
ARA sent a letter to Administrator Ferro of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requesting a two-year delay of the medical certificate requirement.
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ARA Signed a Letter to Congressman Michaud & Congressman Ribble to Increase Truck-Weight Limit
Feb 20, 2013
ARA signed a letter to Congressman Michaud and Congressman Ribble appreciating their support of H.R. 612, the Safe and Efficient Transportation Act, which would increase truck-weight limits.
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ARA Sent a Letter Regarding Final Senate-House Conference of Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill
May 31, 2012
ARA sent a letter to Chairman Boxer of Senate Committee on Environment & Public Works and Chairman Mica of House Committee on Transportation. ARA highlighted essential priorities included in the surface transportation reauthorization bill.
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ARA Signed a Letter to Chairman Boxer and Chairman Mica Opposing EOBRs
May 23, 2012
ARA signed a letter to Chairman Boxer and Chairman Mica expressing opposition to a provision in the Senate’s surface transportation legislation (MAP-21).
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ARA Sent a Letter to Congress Urging the Opposition of VMT Tax
May 09, 2011
ARA sent a letter to Congress in opposition of the vehicle miles traveled (VMT) tax in any multi-year surface transportation program reauthorization bill.
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ARA Sends a Letter to the USDT Urging for Approval of Belarus Potash Corporation
Dec 10, 2010
ARA Sends a Letter to Under Secretary Levey, from the Office of Foreign Assets Control Licensing Department. ARA urges for the imports of fertilizer by Belarus Potash Corporation (BPC) and or their clients to help keep America’s farmers competitive and profitable in world markets.
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