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ARA Policy Priorities Included in Budget Reconciliation
Jul 03, 2025
Some of the Agricultural Retailers Association's (ARA) key policy priorities were included in the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) Act, which passed both chambers of Congress.
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American Industry Needs a Predictable Trade Policy
Apr 10, 2025
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) understands and supports the desire of the Trump Administration to stop unfair trading practices in the global marketplace that lead to artificial advantages or trade imbalances. Some of the countries singled out by President Trump have long patterns of putting their proverbial thumbs on the scale to the disadvantage of US producers and exporters.
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Agricultural Industry Leaders Debut ESA Workplan Resource
Mar 24, 2025
ARA, CropLife America, and the Council of Producers and Distributors of Agrotechnology are pleased to announce the release of a new resource designed to assist farmers and agricultural retailers in navigating the forthcoming changes to pesticide labels under the Environmental Protection Agency’s Endangered Species Act (ESA) Workplan.
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2024 ARA Annual Report
Mar 21, 2025
Celebrate the wins of last year, read letters from ARA Board Chair Amy Asmus, and see all that the associations offers your team in the 2024 Annual Report with insights in advocacy, member services, professional development and more!
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The Scoop Podcast: Updates From DC For Ag Retailers
Mar 14, 2025
ARA's policy experts Richard Gupton and Hunter Carpenter share updates and insights on top policy issues for the ag retail industry, including tariffs, Waters of the United States (WOTUS), farm bill, and more.
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ARA Members Set 2025 Public Policy Priorities
Mar 10, 2025
ARA membership has confirmed the 2025 public policy priorities that will steer the association's advocacy efforts with federal legislators and regulators on behalf of agricultural retailers.
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Navigating EPA ESA Strategies: Preparing CCAs for Herbicide & Insecticide Use in the 2025 Growing Season
Mar 09, 2025
This educational webinar will discuss the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Endangered Species Act (ESA) strategies for herbicide and insecticide use. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of the new guidelines, explore how these changes will impact their work, and learn actionable steps to ensure compliance.
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ARA Applauds Tariff Postponement & Reduction for Canadian Potash
Mar 06, 2025
ARA President & CEO Daren Coppock released a statement expressing gratitude to the Trump administration for hearing the concerns of agriculture and granting tariff reduction on imported potash.
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ARA Fly-In Builds Momentum for Ag Retail
Mar 05, 2025
In more than 130 meetings with legislators in Congress from both sides of the aisle, 115 ARA members and stakeholders educated lawmakers and their staff ab out the public policy priorities of the agricultural retail industry.
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ARA and TFI Joint Statement on Tariffs
Mar 04, 2025
ARA and The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) issued a joint statement regarding the Trump administration’s announcement on tariffs on imports of Canadian goods.
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Updated Model Fertilizer Contract Addresses Trump Tariffs
Feb 27, 2025
ARA's Model Fertilizer Contract, a resource created to help ag retailers to better manage risks, collect e-signatures, and outline consistent terms and conditions for dealing with fertilizer suppliers, was updated in February 2025 to address price volatility in fertilizer markets that may result from tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on imported fertilizer from certain countries.
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