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ARA Applauds Senate Agriculture Committee Release of Farm Bill Text
Jun 23, 2026
ARA today applauded Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman's (R-Ark.) release of the Senate Farm Bill text, a significant step forward in the effort to deliver a new Farm Bill for America's farmers, ag retailers, and rural communities.
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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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GROWING TOGETHER: HOW ARA MEMBER BENEFITS BUILD VALUE FOR GROWMARK
Oct 09, 2025
For more than 15 years, GROWMARK has been an active member of the Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA). Through advocacy, professional development, and a strong network of peers, GROWMARK Senior Vice President of Strategy and Logistics Rod Wells has seen how ARA member benefits deliver tangible results that strengthen both GROWMARK’s business and its people.
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New from WinField United: SuperLock Adjuvant Simplifies Herbicide Performance
Sep 30, 2025
As weed pressures becomes increasingly challenging, enhance weed control with an easy-to-use combination adjuvant you can trust.
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Rep. John W. Mannion Tours ARA Member Facility GROWMARK
Sep 19, 2025
U.S. Representative John W. Mannion (D-N.Y.) recently toured GROWMARK FS’ facility in Sangerfield, New York, 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 and TFI Praise Trump Administration’s Recognition of Potash as Critical, Push Same for Phosphate
Sep 04, 2025
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) and the Fertilizer Institute (TFI) today praised the Trump Administration for the forward-thinking and decisive action of including potash on the official draft Critical Minerals list.
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Turn Financing into Your Sales Advantage — Grow with SECURE™
Sep 02, 2025
Strengthening grower relationships in today’s environment is key. Unlock a differentiator by helping growers leverage available capital to drive success all season long.
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Rep. Shomari C. Figures Tours ARA Member Facility GreenPoint Ag
Aug 14, 2025
U.S. Representative Shomari C. Figures (D-Ala.) recently toured GreenPoint Ag’s facility in Evergreen, Alabama, 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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House Ag Vice Chair Rep. Austin Scott Tours ARA Member Facility GreenPoint Ag
Aug 13, 2025
The House Agriculture Committee Vice Chair Rep. Austin Scott (R-Ga.) recently toured GreenPoint Ag’s retail facility in Hawkinsville, Georgia, 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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Benefits of Post-Harvest Residue Management
Aug 05, 2025
Post-harvest may look like a break, but underground biology is still at work. Managing crop residue after harvest is essential—while soil temperatures cool, biological activity slows but never stops. This window offers a prime opportunity to accelerate decomposition, reduce biomass, enhance nutrient cycling, and stabilize soil structure before winter sets in. Post-harvest residue management is especially important for crops like corn, wheat, canola, and soybeans, where the carbon-to-nitrogen ratio impacts how quickly residue breaks down. Without proper microbial support, nutrients can become locked up, reducing seedbed quality and delaying spring planting.
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