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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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Growing Climate Solutions Act of 2021 Passes Committee, ARA Urges Swift Passage in Full Senate
Apr 22, 2021
Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry voted unanimously in support of S. 1251, Growing Climate Solutions Act of 2021. ARA President and CEO Daren Coppock released the following statement.
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CoBank Quarterly: US Economy Gathers Momentum
Apr 20, 2021
The U.S. economy continues to outperform expectations as stimulus funds are fueling robust consumer spending. Consensus forecasts point to 7% GDP growth for 2021, the fastest rate of expansion since 1984. Inflation is inevitable, however, as the 2020 price declines will widen year-over-year inflation over the next two quarters, and new upward price pressure should push headline inflation above 3%. (Sponsored content)
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BeSure! This Growing Season
Apr 19, 2021
Spring has sprung and the growing season is upon us! This year, BeSure! is back with its third annual national campaign to promote best management practices. ARA is proud to support the BeSure! campaign again this year.
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Recap of 2021 ARA Legislative Fly-In
Apr 09, 2021
The ARA staff and participating members completed 124 virtual meetings with their elected officials in Congress as part of the 2021 ARA Legislative Fly-In. Thank you to the more than 100 members for sounding your voice on issues that matter to you and your farmer-customers.
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How ResponsibleAg Can Help You – Safety, Security & Saving Money
Apr 09, 2021
How ResponsibleAg Can Help You – Safety, Security & Saving Money is a webinar held in partnership with ARA and The Fertilizer Institute to share how the industry-led initiative ResponsibleAg is helping agribusinesses comply with EHS&S regulations to keep their employees, customers and community safe while saving them time and money. Watch the webinar recording to learn more.
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ARA Praises STB Final Rule on Demurrage Charges
Apr 08, 2021
ARA President and CEO Daren Coppock released the following statement regarding the Surface Transportation Board's (STB) final rule on demurrage charges.
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Follow the Basic Steps for Stewardship of Treated Seed
Apr 06, 2021
As planting season begins across the country, ARA reminds ag retailers to follow the basic steps for stewardship of treated seed.
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Warmer Weather Sparks Specialty Crop Pests...And Customer Calls
Apr 01, 2021
As the weather starts to warm, insect numbers – and calls from customers – rise. By partnering now with Atticus, LLC, retailers can help specialty crop growers manage what Mother Nature throws at them this season with integrated pest management advice and relevant crop protection solutions. (Sponsored content)
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ARA Stands Up for Grain Safety Week
Mar 23, 2021
ARA is proud to recognize Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week on March 29-April 2. During that week, OSHA will offer 2-hour educational sessions with a new focus and resources available to you.
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Overwhelming Industry Support Sets the Stage for the Launch of Tech Hub LIVE Conference & Expo
Mar 19, 2021
Conceptualized by Meister Media Worldwide’s CropLife Media Group, this new technology event is drawing support from across agriculture. ARA Members are invited to attend with one colleague, complimentary.
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