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ARA & CCAs Express Strong Support for USDA’s Regenerative Agriculture Initiative
Dec 12, 2025
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) and Certified Crop Advisors (CCAs) welcome the recent announcement by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., and CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz regarding the new $700 million Regenerative Pilot Program. ARA applauds the Trump Administration’s commitment to voluntary, incentive-based conservation efforts that place farmers first and strengthen America’s food and fiber supply.
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Rep. Van Orden Tours ARA Member Facility Van Diest Supply Co.
Jul 21, 2025
SPARTA, Wis – U.S. Representative Derrick Van Orden (R-Wis.) recently toured Van Diest Supply Company’s facility in Sparta, Wisconsin, as part of the Agricultural Retailers Association’s (ARA) coordination of congressional facility visits for ARA members during congressional recess periods.
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ARA Policy Priorities Included in Budget Reconciliation
Jul 03, 2025
Some of the Agricultural Retailers Association's (ARA) key policy priorities were included in the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) Act, which passed both chambers of Congress.
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ARA Announces Alex Enlow as Director of Communications and Member Experience
Jun 26, 2025
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) recently announced that Alex Enlow has joined ARA as the new Director of Communications and Member Experience.
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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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