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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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Talking active ingredients? Double check your pronunciation skills
Sep 28, 2020
Atticus just made it simple with a new pronunciation tool that’s available throughout its entire product portfolio. Just search a product with the AI you’re looking for, then click on the sound icon to hear it spoken aloud. (Sponsored content)
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Excluding CCC from CR Pulls the Rug Out from Under Farmers, Ag Retailers
Sep 22, 2020
ARA President and CEO Daren Coppock released a statement in response to the continuing resolution (CR) released by U.S. House of Representatives Democrats extending funding for government operations through Dec. 11.
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Vertical Supply Chain - An Exercise in Thought
Sep 15, 2020
In June, LynnCo led a webinar for ARA membership discussing three strategy considerations when reviewing your supply chain: network optimization, inventory optimization (SKU rationalization), and final mile considerations. This white paper created by ARA member LynnCo expands on the previous webinar's approach to transforming supply chains.
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The Scoop Podcast: The ABCs and 123s of CFATS
Sep 11, 2020
In this episode of The Scoop Podcast, ARA's Danielle Sikes Nelson shares an update on recent actions surrounding CFATS—the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standard (CFATS).
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Busting the myths around ESN: Growing season edition
Sep 01, 2020
From pre-plant to fall and over-winter applications, we’re busting seasonal ESN myths. Soil temperature, heavy rain, fall applications and freezing all top the list in this edition of busting the myths around ESN. Read on to learn the facts about these common misconceptions. (Sponsored content)
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ARA Participates in OSHA Safe+Sound Week, Shares Member Stories
Aug 10, 2020
ARA is proud to participate in OSHA Safe + Sound Week on Aug. 10-16 by sharing safety stories from members and encouraging members to stay informed.
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ARA Commends House Passage of Bipartisan WRDA Bill
Jul 29, 2020
ARA President and CEO Daren Coppock released a statement commending the U.S. House of Representatives' passage of the bipartisan H.R. 7575, the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2020.
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Maximize Your ARA Membership (The Scoop)
Jul 27, 2020
ARA’s strength in Washington as an advocate of ag retailers depends on the sustained investment by our members. We’ve compiled these tips to make the most of your membership dollars.
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Summer 2020 Economic Outlook: Rural Industries Adapt to Coronavirus Reality
Jul 26, 2020
Over the past four months, every rural industry has grappled with how to adjust its business to remain relevant and sustainable in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. Learn more about how COVID-19 has impacted agriculture and other rural industries in the latest Quarterly Economic report from CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange. (Sponsored content)
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ARA Joins Keep GPS Working Coalition
Jul 21, 2020
ARA joined the Keep GPS Working Coalition after a recent FCC decision that threatens GPS reliability for ag retailers and millions of Americans who rely on these technologies.
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