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ARA Announces Final Selection of 2025 Rising Stars and Launch of Fan Favorite Video Contest
Oct 10, 2025
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) has announced the final selection of fourteen Rising Stars as part of the 2025 Rising Stars Award Program, sponsored by Atticus. As part of this initiative, Atticus has also launched the Fan Favorite Video Contest to help highlight this year's honorees. The Rising Stars Program provides ARA member companies with a valuable opportunity to recognize employees for their contributions to the industry. Selected individuals will be honored in front of hundreds of agricultural professionals at the annual ARA Conference & Expo, while also gaining opportunities to develop their leadership skills.
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ARA Brings EPA Officials to Learn at Ag Retail Facilities
Sep 06, 2022
ARA hosted more than 30 staff from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) to two ag retail facilities operated by ARA members located just a few hours outside of our nation’s capital.
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Recap of ENGAGE for Ag Leaders
Sep 02, 2022
A small but mighty group of ARA member representatives participated in the recent ARA ENGAGE for Ag Leaders training in St. Louis, Missouri, to tackle the best way to respond to the "nightmare" questions we may be asked about from consumers as well as our own family and friends who may have limited knowledge about the agricultural production practices and the services agricultural retailers provide.
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Crop intelligence backed by superior customer service.
Sep 01, 2022
When backed by the right team, integrating a new crop intelligence partner into your business is a quick and seamless process that should leave you feeling confident using your new insights. Taranis crop intelligence solutions put every field at your fingertips with leaf-level insights. But the Taranis experience goes far beyond data. Retailers who use Taranis are backed by a robust customer success team—giving you the confidence to use Taranis every day. (Sponsored content)
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Fact Sheet on EPA's New Risk Management Program Rule
Aug 23, 2022
ARA revised a Fact Sheet on the new EPA Risk Management Program (RMP) rule with highlighted provisions that are likely to impact ARA’s ag retail members.
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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.
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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.
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