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ARA Announces Final Selection of 2026 Rising Stars and Launch of Fan Favorite Video Contest

Oct 06, 2026

ARA has announced the final selection of eighteen Rising Stars as part of the 2026 Rising Stars Award Program, sponsored by Atticus. The overall winner will win a trip to the Top Producer Summit from Feb. 15-17, 2027, in Nashville, Tennessee. As part of the program, Atticus has also launched the Fan Favorite Video Contest to help highlight this year's honorees. The Rising Stars Program provides ARA member companies with a valuable opportunity to recognize employees for their contributions to the industry. The Rising Stars will be honored in front of hundreds of agricultural professionals at the annual ARA Conference & Expo, while also gaining opportunities to develop their leadership skills.

ARA Releases Statement in Response to White House Emergency Tax Relief on Diesel Fuel

Staying Ahead of the EPA’s Herbicide Strategy

ARA Announces Final Selection of 2026 Rising Stars and Launch of Fan Favorite Video Contest

Oct 06, 2026

ARA Releases Statement in Response to White House Emergency Tax Relief on Diesel Fuel

Oct 06, 2026

ARA President & CEO Daren Coppock released a statement in response to President Donald Trump's Executive Order providing emergency tax relief on diesel fuel.

Staying Ahead of the EPA’s Herbicide Strategy

Sep 21, 2026

As growers navigate the new rules, here’s how to help them meet any label requirements.

ARA Applauds Senate Agriculture Committee Passage of Multi-Year Farm Bill

Sep 16, 2026

ARA today applauded Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-Ark.) and all committee members for passing a new multi-year Farm Bill out of committee. ARA appreciates the committee’s leadership and commitment to strengthening America’s farmers, ranchers, and agricultural supply chain through a comprehensive Farm Bill.

Rep. Jim Costa Visits ARA Member Facility Nutrien Ag Solutions

Aug 21, 2026

U.S. Representative Jim Costa (D-Calif.) recently toured Nutrien Ag Solutions' facility in Cutler, California, as part of ARA's coordination of congressional facility visits for ARA members during congressional recess periods.

Rep. Mike Bost Tours ARA Member Facility Wabash Valley Service Co.

Aug 14, 2026

U.S. Representative Mike Bost (R-Ill.) recently toured Wabash Valley Service Company’s facility in Cisne, Illinois, as part of ARA's coordination of congressional facility visits for ARA members during congressional recess periods.

Beyond NPK: Closing the Micronutrient Gap

Aug 05, 2026

Micronutrients may represent a relatively small portion of a crop's fertility program, but their impact can be significant. Nutrients such as zinc, manganese, boron, copper, and iron support critical physiological processes throughout the growing season, yet deficiencies often go unnoticed until crop performance has already been negatively impacted.

ARA Urges Congress to Complete USDA Fertilizer Market Study Before Establishing New Reporting Mandate

Aug 05, 2026

ARA appreciates the hard work of Senate Agriculture Committee leadership in moving forward with the process of passing a new multi-year Farm Bill and urges committee members to advance this legislation in a bipartisan manner. However, ARA also today urged Congress to first implement the fertilizer market research provisions included in Section 12302 of the Senate Agriculture Committee Farm Bill draft before establishing a new federal fertilizer reporting program under Section 12303.

ARA Rising Stars Award Program Nominations Open

Aug 03, 2026

ARA launched the 2026 Rising Stars award program, sponsored by Atticus. The Rising Stars program provides ARA member companies a way to reward employees for their work at the annual ARA Conference & Expo in Austin, TX. Recognized in front of hundreds of professionals, nominees will have networking opportunities and explore new ways to hone their leadership skills.

ARA Communications Manager Introduction - Jacob Harper

Jul 20, 2026

Howdy ARA! My name is Jacob Harper, and I am over the moon to introduce myself as the new Communications Manager for the Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA).

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ARA Announces Final Selection of 2026 Rising Stars and Launch of Fan Favorite Video Contest

ARA Releases Statement in Response to White House Emergency Tax Relief on Diesel Fuel

Staying Ahead of the EPA’s Herbicide Strategy

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ARA Announces Final Selection of 2026 Rising Stars and Launch of Fan Favorite Video Contest

ARA Releases Statement in Response to White House Emergency Tax Relief on Diesel Fuel

Staying Ahead of the EPA’s Herbicide Strategy

ARA Applauds Senate Agriculture Committee Passage of Multi-Year Farm Bill

Rep. Jim Costa Visits ARA Member Facility Nutrien Ag Solutions

Rep. Mike Bost Tours ARA Member Facility Wabash Valley Service Co.

Beyond NPK: Closing the Micronutrient Gap

ARA Urges Congress to Complete USDA Fertilizer Market Study Before Establishing New Reporting Mandate

ARA Rising Stars Award Program Nominations Open

ARA Communications Manager Introduction - Jacob Harper

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