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ARA Expresses Strong Support for the BUILD America 250 Act

May 21, 2026

The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) today expressed strong support for H.R. 8870, the BUILD America 250 Act, long-term surface transportation reauthorization legislation advanced by the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure. ARA President & CEO Daren Coppock submitted a formal letter of support to Committee Chairman Sam Graves, Ranking Member Rick Larsen, Subcommittee on Highways & Transit Chairman David Rouzer, and Ranking Member Eleanor Holmes Norton.

ARA Applauds House Passage of Year-Round E15

ARA & Smartwyre Announce Strategic Partnership to Help Retailers Improve Profitability and Operational Clarity

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

ARA Convenes Annual Conference, Board Takes Action for Long-Term Success

Dec 03, 2019

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)

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)

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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LATEST NEWS

ARA Expresses Strong Support for the BUILD America 250 Act

ARA Applauds House Passage of Year-Round E15

ARA & Smartwyre Announce Strategic Partnership to Help Retailers Improve Profitability and Operational Clarity

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Paraquat Dichloride Training for Certified Applicators

ARA Celebrates New Class of Rising Stars

ARA Concludes Annual Conference and Expo

Premier Companies Named ARA 2019 Retailer of the Year

ARA Recognizes BRANDT’s Tim McArdle

ARA Honors Farrell Growth Group President Ron Farrell

ARA Convenes Annual Conference, Board Takes Action for Long-Term Success

Penn State Research Demonstrates Significant Increase in Feed Efficiency with Unique Corn Silage

Shifting Ground: Mega-Mergers to Realign Farm Retailers

ARA Commends EPA Issuance of Risk Management Program (RMP) Reconsideration Final Rule

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