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ARA Applauds EPA Action to Address DEF System Issues & RVO Ahead of Planting Season

Mar 27, 2026

The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) today welcomed the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) action to address diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) system failures, calling it a timely step to support farmers and agricultural retailers as spring planting gets underway.

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ARA Supports EPA’s Emergency Fuel Waiver and Urges Permanent Year Round E15 to Strengthen Rural America

Mar 25, 2026

The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) applauds the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's emergency fuel waiver allowing nationwide summer sales of E15 and easing boutique fuel requirements to strengthen fuel supply, help stabilize prices at the pump, and support rural communities across the country.

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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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ARA Leads Letter to President Trump Expressing Concern Over Fertilizer Supply Chain Disruptions

Mar 13, 2026

The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) today led a letter, along with 24 state agribusiness associations, to President Donald Trump expressing concern regarding fertilizer supply disruptions and the potential for broader impacts on agricultural production and rural economies.

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ARA Connects Over 120 Members with Federal Lawmakers

Mar 11, 2026

During the first week of March, ARA connected over 120 ARA members with over 130 Congressional offices on both sides of the aisle to promote ARA’s public policy priorities.

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ARA Honors Senator Crapo with Legislator of the Year Award

Mar 06, 2026

The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) honored U.S. Senate Committee on Finance Chairman Senator Mike Crapo (R-ID) with the 2025 Legislator of the Year award for his support of agricultural retailers by working tirelessly to promote our industry and protect their freedom and license to operate.

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ARA Applauds House Ag Committee Passage of the Farm Bill

Mar 05, 2026

The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) applauds the House Agriculture Committee's passage of the Farm Food & National Security Act of 2026 (Farm Bill), which passed by a bipartisan vote of 34-17.

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ARA Releases Statement on White House Executive Order Addressing Agricultural Input Supply Chains

Feb 19, 2026

The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) today responded to the White House Executive Order issued February 18, 2026, titled “Promoting the National Defense by Ensuring an Adequate Supply of Elemental Phosphorus and Glyphosate Based Herbicides,” which underscores the importance of maintaining reliable domestic supply chains for critical agricultural inputs.

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Why AI Falls Short at Ag Sales (And what to do about it)

Feb 17, 2026

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ARA Commends the Release of the Farm Bill Text

Feb 13, 2026

ARA commends Chairman G.T. Thompson for his leadership in advancing the 2026 Farm Bill and for his commitment to providing long term certainty for America's farmers, ranchers, and agricultural supply chain partners.

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