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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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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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ARA Celebrates New Class of Rising Stars
Dec 05, 2019
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) recognized a group of top performers and emerging leaders as part of its Rising Stars professional development program today at the 2019 ARA Conference & Expo.
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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 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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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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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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