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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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ARA Concludes Annual Conference and Expo
Dec 05, 2019
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) concluded its annual Conference & Expo in New Orleans, La., with a closing keynote presentation and panel discussion.
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ARA Honors Farrell Growth Group President Ron Farrell
Dec 04, 2019
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) honored Farrell Growth Group President Ron Farrell with the 2019 Jack Eberspacher Lifetime Achievement Award.
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Premier Companies Named ARA 2019 Retailer of the Year
Dec 04, 2019
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) named Premier Ag its 2019 Retailer of the Year.
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ARA Recognizes BRANDT’s Tim McArdle
Dec 04, 2019
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) leadership recognized Tim McArdle, executive vice president at BRANDT, with the ARA Distinguished Service Award for his support of the association and the agricultural retail industry.
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Penn State Research Demonstrates Significant Increase in Feed Efficiency with Unique Corn Silage
Dec 03, 2019
Research by Penn State University found a 4% increase (6% increase uncorrected) in ECM feed efficiency with Enogen® Feed corn silage – with no negative effect on rumen fermentation.1 The unique Syngenta hybrids, available from NK Seeds retailers, feature an in-seed technology that converts starch to usable sugars more quickly than other corn. (Sponsored Content)
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Shifting Ground: Mega-Mergers to Realign Farm Retailers
Nov 26, 2019
The stressed farm economy and intense competition have driven gross margins to near- or below-breakeven levels for seed and crop protection suppliers. Manufacturer rebate programs are helping keep these agribusinesses afloat, but the slew of crop protection and seed company mega-mergers mean that these programs are likely to change – possibly requiring larger volumes for rebates and tying together discounts for seed and crop protection products. (Sponsored content)
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ARA Commends EPA Issuance of Risk Management Program (RMP) Reconsideration Final Rule
Nov 21, 2019
EPA issues changes to Risk Management Program (RMP).
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Seed Investment Helps Farmers End Challenging Season on Positive Note
Nov 14, 2019
After a growing season that was predictable only in its unpredictability, harvest is finding NK® corn and soybeans from Syngenta offering farmers much-needed stability – delivering winning yields in fields across the U.S.
NK hybrids and varieties combine the latest in seed technology with top-of-the-line genetics, producing crops that withstand some of the biggest in-field challenges. Even in a tumultuous year, characteristics like broad adaptibility and disease tolerance have helped NK growers maintain maximum return on investment. (Sponsored Content)
News Release: ARA Welcomes Danielle Sikes to Policy Team
Oct 28, 2019
ARA welcomed Danielle Sikes to the organization in the role of Director of Public Policy.
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