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EPA

ARA Statement on Final EPA Herbicide Strategy

Aug 20, 2024

ARA Senior Vice President of Public Policy & Counsel Richard Gupton released a statement in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's final Herbicide Strategy released today.

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Row crop farmer

Updated Research of U.S. Row-Crop Farmers by Stratovation Group

Aug 13, 2024

Signifying that agricultural biologicals continue to be a rapidly growing platform, row crop farmers report their use of the innovative crop inputs increased by 8 percentage points over the last two years. Broad awareness of biologicals among row-crop farmers also went up by 4 percentage points over that time, according to updated research conducted by Stratovation Group.

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Rep. Cline visited ARA Member

How to Host a Congressional Facility Visit with Lawmakers

Aug 12, 2024

Throughout the year, members of Congress return to their districts, therefore now is the time to start planning to host your elected official(s) for a tour of your facility. That is why ARA created the Congressional Facility Visit Guide with best practices and media samples to give you a step-by-step resource to hosting a successful visit that will pave the way for a lasting relationship with your elected officials.

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Farm

Add ARA's Model Fertilizer Contract with E-Signatures to Your Toolkbox

Jul 12, 2024

ARA offers the Model Fertilizer Contract as a tool for the agricultural retail industry to use to better manage company risk while providing ag retailers with consistent terms and conditions when dealing with fertilizer suppliers and farmer customers as they execute contracts. Partnering with Faegre Drinker, ARA recently updated this resource for the industry to allow for e-signature capabilities to keep up with the constantly changing business landscape of the agricultural community. 

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SCOTUS

ARA Deems Supreme Court Decision Reversing Chevron Defense as Good News for Ag Retail

Jun 28, 2024

The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) President & CEO Daren Coppock released a statement following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in "Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo" to reverse the Chevron defense.

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Farm Bill 101 for Ag Retail

Jun 26, 2024

The Farm Bill stands as one of the most influential pieces of legislation for farmers and ranchers across the nation. ARA has been working diligently in DC with both the Senate and House Agriculture Committees to ensure they know the Farm Bill priorities for ag retailers. Learn more about ARA's work on the current Farm Bill.

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Landus Boone Ribbon cutting

USDA Tours New Landus Facility Built with Grant Funds

Jun 18, 2024

USDA Rural Development Administrator Toured a new Landus green ammonia facility built with $4.8 million USDA grant issued in 2023.

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2023 conference crowd

ARA Conference Registration Opens with New Schedule

Jun 11, 2024

The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) opened registration with a rejuvenated schedule for its annual Conference & Expo, to be held Dec. 3-5 in Houston, Texas.

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US Capitol

ARA Encouraged by Positive Momentum on Farm Bill

Jun 11, 2024

ARA President & CEO Daren Coppock released a statement on recent progress toward a 2024 Farm Bill.

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ResponsibleAg

ResponsibleAg Launches Newly Redesigned Website

Jun 03, 2024

ResponsibleAg — the comprehensive certification program that demonstrates agribusinesses’ commitment to environmental, health, safety, and security — unveiled its newly redesigned website at www.responsibleag.org.

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