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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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Special Offer for ARA Members: $100 Off! | Join us at Tech Hub LIVE Conference and Expo !
Jun 09, 2025
ARA is excited to announce their 5th year as a Supporting Organization for the Tech Hub LIVE Conference and Expo taking place July 21-23 in Des Moines, Iowa. As a Supporting Organization, all ARA Retailer Members receive $100 off registration! Click here to register and select the ARA Retailer Member category upon check out.
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ARA 2025 Summer Intern
Jun 09, 2025
Hi, everyone! My name is Everett Carlson, and I am excited to introduce myself as the Agricultural Retailers Association’s 2025 summer intern!
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Senate Passes Joint Resolutions Overturning California’s EV Mandate Waiver; Awaits President’s Signature
May 23, 2025
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) commends the Senate for its recent passage of joint resolutions of disapproval (H.J. Res. 87, H.J. Res. 88, H.J. Res. 89), which overturn the California electric vehicle mandate waiver approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
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ARA Denounces Anti-Science Pesticide Claims in MAHA Report, Warns of Potential Threats to Food Security
May 22, 2025
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) expresses deep concerns regarding comments on pesticide safety in the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) report, which was released today. While the importance of evaluating agricultural practices is undeniable, the report’s conclusions contradict longstanding scientific research and fail to acknowledge the critical role pesticides play in ensuring food security and public health.
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Jeff Wilmes of Kaup Seed & Fertilizer Appointed to ARA Board of Directors
May 19, 2025
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) is pleased to welcome Jeff Wilmes, president of Kaup Seed & Fertilizer, as the newest member of its board of directors.
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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.
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Tidal Grow® Spectra™ delivers a smarter, cleaner, more cost-effective way to shut down threats
Apr 29, 2025
The spread of tar spot across corn production has added a layer of pressure to every link in the ag retail chain. From growers managing tight spray windows to retailers balancing cost-per-acre performance, the disease is driving a need for inputs that work harder, fit easier, and support stronger outcomes across the board. And while conventional fungicides remain a mainstay, they don’t always deliver the full protection needed, especially when disease shows up fast.
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American Industry Needs a Predictable Trade Policy
Apr 10, 2025
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) understands and supports the desire of the Trump Administration to stop unfair trading practices in the global marketplace that lead to artificial advantages or trade imbalances. Some of the countries singled out by President Trump have long patterns of putting their proverbial thumbs on the scale to the disadvantage of US producers and exporters.
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Agricultural Industry Leaders Debut ESA Workplan Resource
Mar 24, 2025
ARA, CropLife America, and the Council of Producers and Distributors of Agrotechnology are pleased to announce the release of a new resource designed to assist farmers and agricultural retailers in navigating the forthcoming changes to pesticide labels under the Environmental Protection Agency’s Endangered Species Act (ESA) Workplan.
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2024 ARA Annual Report
Mar 21, 2025
Celebrate the wins of last year, read letters from ARA Board Chair Amy Asmus, and see all that the associations offers your team in the 2024 Annual Report with insights in advocacy, member services, professional development and more!
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