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ARA Participates in National Pesticide Safety Education Month

Feb 03, 2020

ARA is proud to participate in the third annual National Pesticide Safety Education Month (NPSEM) in February to emphasize the importance of safe pesticide use among agricultural retailers and their farmer customers.

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ARA Statement on China Phase 1 Trade

ARA Celebrates President Trump's Signing of USMCA Today

Jan 29, 2020

ARA celebrates President Trump for signing the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). ARA President and CEO Daren Coppock released the following statement.

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ARA Says New Navigable Waters Protection Rule Provides Clarity for Ag Retailers, Customers

Jan 23, 2020

ARA President and CEO Daren Coppock released the following statement in support of the Navigable Waters Protection Rule announced today by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Army Corps of Engineers.

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Jan 21, 2020

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AgPro Radio Podcast: Update Direct From DC

Jan 17, 2020

Hear about progress on two trade fronts and 2018 Farm Bill implementation from ARA's Hunter Carpenter in this episode of the AgPro Radio podcast.

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ARA Applauds Final Passage of USMCA

Jan 16, 2020

The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) applauds today’s final passage of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). ARA President and CEO Daren Coppock released the following statement in support of the agreement.

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ARA Statement on China Phase 1 Trade

ARA Applauds Administration, USTR on Phase One Trade Agreement with China

Jan 15, 2020

ARA Board of Directors Chairman Rod Wells of GROWMARK attended the signing of the much-anticipated Phase One trade agreement between the United States and China. ARA President and CEO Daren Coppock released the following statement in support of the agreement.

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AgPro Radio Podcast: What to Expect From DC in 2020

Jan 08, 2020

Hear about what's next in 2020 from ARA's Richard Gupton as he gives four timely updates on trade, surface transportation and policy engagement in this episode of the AgPro Radio podcast.

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ARA Applauds House Passage of USMCA

Dec 19, 2019

The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) applauds the House passage of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) announced Dec. 19 because it will advance two of the most important markets for American farmers and agribusinesses.

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Paraquat Dichloride Training for Certified Applicators

Dec 13, 2019

ARA is concerned about the trend taking place with the removal of important pesticide products such as paraquat from the marketplace and additional label restrictions that narrow the scope of ag retail employees.

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