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ARA Applauds Revised MAHA Report
Sep 09, 2025
"The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) extends its sincere appreciation to the White House and the MAHA Commission for their engagement with the agricultural industry throughout the development of the latest policy report. We are grateful that ARA and its members had the opportunity to contribute to this important process.
ARA commends the MAHA Commission for its common-sense, forward-thinking recommendations related to agricultural innovations and environmental stewardship. This report recognizes the importance of essential tools needed for America's production agriculture using innovative precision ag technologies and other innovations.
As these policy recommendations move toward implementation, ARA and its members look forward to working collaboratively with the White House, Congress, and other stakeholders to ensure they deliver lasting economic and environmental benefits for American agriculture and the rural communities we serve," said Daren Coppock, ARA's President and CEO.
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EPA Provides Certainty to Ag Retailers and Farmers Through Dicamba Decision
Oct 27, 2020
ARA President & CEO Daren Coppock released a statement in response to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler's announcement that the agency has granted five-year registrations for dicamba herbicides.
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Research Shows Gas Car Ban Would Have Disproportionate Impact on U.S. Biofuels & Ag
Oct 27, 2020
ARA, a member of the Transportation Fairness Alliance, released a new study that analyzes the impacts of increased electric vehicle penetration on U.S. biofuels, agriculture and the economy. The study found that U.S. light-duty and freight vehicle consumption of ethanol and biodiesel could decline up to 90 percent to 1.1 billion gallons and up to 61 percent to 0.8 billion gallons, respectively.
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The Scoop Podcast: The 2020 Election & Ag Retail
Oct 26, 2020
ARA's Richard Gupton recaps the latest action on COVID-19 legislation, the Supreme Court nomination and explains what the election could mean for issues such as climate change, taxes, pesticide products and more.
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Conquer the 2021 growing season by planning ahead
Oct 26, 2020
The key to victory is planning ahead. As harvest is wrapping up, growers are ready to construct their game plan for a successful next season in place. As you have these discussions, keep in mind the best plans include a strategic crop protection program with season-long coverage. (Sponsored Content)
How CPDA Programs Help Herbicide Complaints, Off Target Pesticide Movement
Oct 07, 2020
This ARA Webinar focuses on how programs by the Council of Producers & Distributors of Agrotechnology (CPDA) help reduce herbicide complaints and off-target movements of pesticides. Members can log in to access it now!
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Watch the ARA Panel: Digital Strategy Options for Ag Retailers
Oct 06, 2020
Anyone can view the recording of the ARA Panel: Digital Strategy Options for Ag Retailers to gain knowledge shared and lessons learned by ARA members. (Webinar sponsored by EFC Systems)
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How to Access the ARA Webinar on COVID-19 Litigation Strategies
Oct 05, 2020
Learn practical steps and best practices for ag retailers to prevent or successfully defeat COVID-19 litigation from Faegre Drinker.
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10 Reasons To Go All In For Ag Retail (The Scoop)
Oct 02, 2020
New normal. Unprecedented. Pivot. It seems like every day we hear these buzzwords thrown around about 2020, and while it is true that most of our lives don’t look anything like what we expected for this year, adaptation and resilience are not new for agriculture and the ag retailer. (The Scoop)
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Digital Strategy Is More Than E-Commerce (The Scoop)
Oct 01, 2020
Check out the four takeaways from a recent ARA member panel on the digital strategy options available to ag retailers.
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How to Access the ARA Pre-Election Panel for 2020 Insights
Sep 30, 2020
National Journal Editor in Chief Jeff Dufour led this panel on what to expect ahead of the 2020 election. He shares polling expectations for the presidential election, key Congressional races and more. Thank you to UPL for sponsoring this webinar.
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