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ARA Debuts LaborLink: A Smarter Way for ARA Members to Find Workers

May 01, 2025

The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) is pleased to announce the launch of LaborLink, a new member benefit designed to help agricultural retailers address one of their most urgent operational challenges: securing reliable labor. Through a partnership with másLabor, the nation’s leading provider of H-2 visa services, ARA members now have direct access to expert support in navigating H-2 visa processes.

Agricultural Industry Leaders Debut ESA Workplan Resource

2024 ARA Annual Report

Leaf-level Technology Can Help Identify Late Season Disease Pressures

Aug 09, 2022

You’ve done everything right by your growers so far this growing season. You’ve stopped disease pressures, controlled insect infestations, and fended off all sorts of challenges that could rob crop growth and yield. Now the finish line to this harvest season is starting to emerge. How can you keep your eye on the prize and help your growers to the finish line? (Sponsored content)

ARA Commends the Senate's Vote to Reform NEPA

Aug 04, 2022

The U.S. Senate voted to reverse the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) rulemaking related to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Implementing Regulations Revisions. Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) Senior Vice President of Public Policy & Counsel Richard Gupton issued a statement in support of the vote.

ARA Announces Promotion in Communications & Member Experience

Aug 02, 2022

ARA is proud to announce that Andrea Mowers is being promoted to the position of Director, Communications and Member Experience, effective August 1, 2022. In this role, Andrea will lead all digital and print communication efforts and ensure that all aspects of member interaction and engagement are the best that can be delivered.

CoBank Quarterly: Agricultural Supply Chains Are Still Broken

Jul 27, 2022

After more than two years, COVID-related supply chain complications are finally easing, and various metrics indicate improvements to supply chain performance both domestically and globally. However, those improvements have been modest and agricultural supply chains in particular remain broadly mired in dysfunction. (Sponsored content)

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley met with ARA member Asmus Farm Supply in Rake, Iowa.

Sen. Grassley Visits Asmus Farm Supply in Iowa

Jul 25, 2022

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley visited ARA member Asmus Farm Supply in Rake, Iowa, on July 7, 2022, to lead a Q&A session with 22 members of the local community as well as to tour the facility.

Meet ARA Summer Intern Rachel Nelson

Jul 22, 2022

ARA is proud to welcome Rachel Nelson as an intern this summer. Rachel is from Seneca, Illinois, and attends Iowa State University. Read her message to ARA members.

Don’t let your fields stop working post-harvest

Jul 07, 2022

Summer is the best time to plan for fall – and not just harvest. A strategic plan for residue management is an investment in the next year’s crop yield, and it starts with managing your post-harvest residue, or crop trash. (Sponsored content)

ARA Partnered to Launch Farmer-Centric Research on Biologicals

Jun 28, 2022

ARA has partnered with Stratovation Group, The Fertilizer Institute (TFI), and DC Legislative and Regulatory Services (DCLRS) to launch “Biologicals: Farmer Value, Perception and Potential,” a comprehensive research effort focused on understanding farmer opinions on the current use, issues, and potential for biologicals at field-level.

Tim McArdle to Represent ResponsibleAg

Jun 14, 2022

A familiar retail industry leader is taking on responsibilities as a spokesman for ResponsibleAg. Tim McArdle, immediate past chair of ResponsibleAg and retired COO with Brandt, will serve as ResponsibleAg Industry Ambassador, according to Gary Vogen, board chair and vice president of Corporate and Regulatory Affairs at Yara.

How Co-ops Can Lead the Way for DIY On-Farm Broadband