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Rep. Panetta Legislator of the Year

ARA Honors Rep. Panetta with Legislator of the Year Award

Mar 06, 2024

ARA honored Representative Jimmy Panetta with a 2023 Legislator of the Year Award for his support of issues that are important to the success of ag retailers, specifically his leading efforts with the Plant Biostimulant Act of 2023.

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Rep. Jim Baird recognized by ARA with Legislator of the Year Award

ARA Honors Rep. Baird with Legislator of the Year Award

Mar 06, 2024

ARA honored Representative Jim Baird with a Legislator of the Year award in part for his leading effort to promote the Increased TSP Access Act of 2023.

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Soy

ARA Commends EPA Existing Stocks Order for Dicamba

Feb 14, 2024

ARA President and CEO Daren Coppock released the following statement following the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) update related to the Existing Stocks Order for dicamba product registrations.

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Rep. Feenstra at Landus

How to Host a Successful Congressional Visit at Your Facility

Feb 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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EPA

ARA Expresses Disagreement with Dicamba Registration Vacatur Court Decision

Feb 07, 2024

ARA President & CEO Daren Coppock released a statement expressing disagreement with the ruling out of a federal district court in Arizona that vacated the registration for over-the-top (OTT) applications of dicamba-tolerant soybeans and cotton.

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ELDT Guidance & Resources

ARA Announces Service to Help its Members Train More Drivers

Jan 24, 2024

ARA announces a new member service to help effectively train more drivers to meet the Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) requirements set by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).

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2023 ARA Conference International Panel

ARA Concludes 2023 Conference & Expo

Nov 30, 2023

ARA concluded its annual Conference & Expo with a keynote speaker, a panel of international ag retail professionals, and an off-site tour of the Publix Supermarket dairy production process.

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2023 Rising Stars Group Photo

ARA Celebrates 2023 Rising Stars

Nov 30, 2023

ARA recognized a group of top performers and emerging leaders as part of its Rising Stars award program at the 2023 ARA Conference & Expo attended by more than 620 attendees.

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ARA Board Chair Amy Asmus 2023 Conference

ARA Installs Amy Asmus, Asmus Farm Supply, as Chair of the Board of Directors

Nov 30, 2023

ARA installed Amy Asmus with Asmus Farm Supply as chair of the board of directors during the closing session of the 2023 ARA Conference & Expo. Asmus succeeds Ian McGregor with The McGregor Company in the role and will serve a two-year term.

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2023 Excellence in Advocacy Award Mike Twining

ARA Honors Mike Twining with Excellence in Advocacy Award

Nov 30, 2023

ARA honored Mike Twining, vice president of sales and marketing at Willard Agri-Service, with the new Excellence in Advocacy Award attended by more than 620 ag retail industry professionals during the 2023 ARA Conference & Expo.

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