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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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How Co-ops Can Lead the Way for DIY On-Farm Broadband
Jun 14, 2022
As American agriculture grapples with scarce labor and increasing costs, one solution could lie in precision agriculture applications that can maximize output while reducing costs. Crop and livestock producers have the opportunity to supercharge operational efficiency with advanced precision technologies such as data analytics, connected equipment, robotics and automation. (Sponsored content)
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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.
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CoBank Quarterly: Adapting to Another Global Crisis
May 20, 2022
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine roiled global grain trade and contributed to unprecedented price volatility in wheat, corn and soybeans during Q1. Grain markets could remain volatile for two or more years due to disruptions in planting, harvesting, input application and transportation. (Sponsored content)
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ARA Honors Sens. Moran and Young with Legislator of the Year Award
May 19, 2022
Recently ARA presented Sen. Jerry Moran of Kansas and Sen. Todd Young of Indiana with its Legislator of the Year Award. The award is an annual ARA tradition that serves to recognize one or more legislators who have championed issues that impact agricultural retailers and the entire agriculture industry.
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Meister Media Worldwide to Hold 2022 Tech Hub LIVE Conference & Expo in Indianapolis This Summer
May 17, 2022
Launched in 2021 to fill the market void for an event broadly addressing the full range of new data-driven, digital agriculture innovations, the inaugural Tech Hub LIVE Conference and Expo was in its first year the largest event serving this market. ARA is proud to support this program.
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ARA Celebrates Earth Day
Apr 20, 2022
ARA celebrates Earth Day and the ag retailers working with their farmer customers as trusted advisors every day to deploy the best methods to protect the environment for generations to come. Find aggregate data showing ARA members' commitment to environmental stewardship as well as an opportunity to get involved.
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Update on ARA Virtual Fly-In Visits with Congress
Apr 08, 2022
ARA members participate in grassroots engagement efforts during the annual legislative fly-in. Held virtually this year, the visits are a chance for ag retailers and suppliers to sound their voice about issues impacting their operations and community among elected officials and their staff in Congress.
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ARA Celebrates Ag Day with Conversations on the National Mall
Mar 22, 2022
ARA is a proud sponsor of the Celebration of Modern Agriculture on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. as industry leaders and member companies such as AGCO, Case IH, and John Deere showcase innovations that enable American farmers and ranchers to sustainably provide for a growing world.
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ARA Welcomes New Manager of Programs to the Team
Mar 08, 2022
ARA is proud to announce Leah Franklin as the new Manager of Programs. Learn more about her background in this message to ARA members.
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ARA Applauds SCOTUS on Vaccine Mandate Decision
Jan 13, 2022
Today the U.S. Supreme Court blocked the Biden administration’s emergency rule that would have required employers with more than 100 employees to either get proof of vaccination or require weekly testing of employees. ARA President and CEO Daren Coppock issued a statement in support of the decision.
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