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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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ARA Names River Valley Cooperative 2025 Retailer of the Year
Dec 03, 2025
Today, the Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) honored River Valley Cooperative, based in Eldridge, Iowa, with the prestigious 2025 Retailer of the Year Award during the ARA Conference & Expo.
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ARA Honors Dr. Ulrich (Bob) Trogele with Lifetime Achievement Award
Dec 03, 2025
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) has recognized Dr. Ulrich (Bob) Trogele with the Jack Eberspacher Lifetime Achievement Award, celebrating a career marked by leadership, innovation, and steadfast support for agricultural retailers.
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GROWMARK's Chuck Spencer Honored with ARA’s Excellence in Advocacy Award
Dec 03, 2025
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) is proud to announce Chuck Spencer as the recipient of the 2025 ARA Excellence in Advocacy Award, recognizing outstanding leadership and commitment to advancing sound public policy on behalf of the agricultural retail industry. Spencer is GROWMARK’s executive director of corporate and government relations.
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ARA Honors 2025 Rising Stars and Announces Fan Favorite Video Contest Winner
Dec 03, 2025
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) today recognized a group of top performers and emerging leaders as part of its 2025 Rising Stars program, sponsored by Atticus, during the ARA Conference & Expo in Salt Lake City.
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ARA Conference & Expo Opens in Salt Lake City with a Focus on Leadership, Innovation, and Connection
Dec 02, 2025
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) kicked off the 2025 ARA Conference & Expo today, gathering more than 600 ag retail industry professionals for three days of networking, learning, and collaboration under the theme “Elevating Peak Performance.”
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Agricultural Retailers Association Hosts 2025 Conference & Expo in Salt Lake City
Dec 02, 2025
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) kicked off its 2025 Conference & Expo today in Salt Lake City, welcoming more 600 ag retail industry professionals. This year’s theme, “Elevating Peak Performance,” reflects the industry’s commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and leadership in delivering solutions across agriculture.
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ARA Reacts to EPA WOTUS Announcement
Nov 17, 2025
"The Agricultural Retailers Association applauds EPA's proposal to bring clarity and certainty to the definition of Waters of the United States. By aligning federal jurisdiction with the Supreme Court's Sackett decision, this rule provides a practical framework that respects state authority while reducing unnecessary regulatory burdens. Our members need clear, consistent rules to plan and invest in conservation and infrastructure, and this proposal is a step in the right direction for both environmental stewardship and agricultural productivity," commented Daren Coppock, ARA's President and CEO.
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ARA Applauds the Department of the Interior on Potash and Phosphate Critical Minerals List Inclusion
Nov 06, 2025
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) today thanks the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) and DOI Secretary Doug Burgum for recognizing the importance of potash and phosphate by adding both to the nation's Critical Minerals List.
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Decoding Weather Patterns: What Every Agricultural Retailer Needs to Know
Oct 28, 2025
Weather dominates every conversation in agriculture—and for good reason. Behind what appears to be random chaos lies a surprisingly rhythmic system that can make or break your business decisions. At this year's conference, I will cut through the noise to deliver actionable insights about long-range weather outlooks that directly impact agricultural retail operations.
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Help Growers Look Beyond Yield Results to Navigate Challenging Markets
Oct 14, 2025
By integrating financial strategies with agronomic planning, ag retailers can provide growers with the tools they need to navigate challenging markets successfully.
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