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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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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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News Release: ARA Applauds EPA Proposed Revisions to Application Zone Requirements
Oct 24, 2019
ARA President and CEO Daren Coppock issued a statement in support of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) release of a proposal that provides targeted revisions to the Worker Protection Standards (WPS) Application Exclusion Zone (AEZ) requirements.
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ARA URGES CONGRESS TO PASS USMCA AND PRAISES JAPAN TRADE DEAL
Sep 26, 2019
The passage of USMCA will strengthen trade relationships with our North American neighbors and serve as a huge boost to a staggering farm industry.
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ARA SUPPORTS USDOT HOURS OF SERVICE PROPOSAL FOR IMPROVED DRIVER SAFETY AND FLEXIBILITY
Aug 14, 2019
The FMCSA is encouraging everyone to review and comment on this proposal within the 45-day public comment period.
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ARA APPLAUDS EPA ACTION TO STOP FALSE LABELING
Aug 09, 2019
“Our members, their farmer customers, and the public rely on EPA’s scientific expertise to evaluate pesticides for human health and environmental effects.”
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ARA IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THE FORMATION OF THE CCA CONSERVATIONIST OF THE YEAR AWARD
Aug 08, 2019
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ARA IN THE NEWS: RICHARD GUPTON TALKS TO AGPRO PODCAST ABOUT OUTDATED TRANSPORTATION REGULATIONS
Jul 17, 2019
ARA's Senior Vice President of Public Policy & Counsel Richard Gupton talked to Farm Journal's AgPro Podcast about outdated transportation and compliance regulations that are impacting agricultural retailers, distributors and manufacturers.
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ARA APPLAUDS EPA'S DECISION TO REGISTER LONG-TERM USES OF SULFOXAFLOR, REVERSING 2016 DECISION
Jul 12, 2019
ARA has been watching this issue for years and we are grateful to finally have a clear, long-term solution for this important tool for growers.
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