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ARA Applauds Senate Agriculture Committee Passage of Multi-Year Farm Bill

Sep 16, 2026

ARA today applauded Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-Ark.) and all committee members for passing a new multi-year Farm Bill out of committee. ARA appreciates the committee’s leadership and commitment to strengthening America’s farmers, ranchers, and agricultural supply chain through a comprehensive Farm Bill.

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ARA Applauds Senate Agriculture Committee Passage of Multi-Year Farm Bill

GROWMARK's Chuck Spencer Honored with ARA’s Excellence in Advocacy Award

Dec 03, 2025

The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) is proud to announce Chuck Spencer as the recipient of the 2025 ARA Excellence in Advocacy Award, recognizing outstanding leadership and commitment to advancing sound public policy on behalf of the agricultural retail industry. Spencer is GROWMARK’s executive director of corporate and government relations.

ARA Honors 2025 Rising Stars and Announces Fan Favorite Video Contest Winner

Dec 03, 2025

The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) today recognized a group of top performers and emerging leaders as part of its 2025 Rising Stars program, sponsored by Atticus, during the ARA Conference & Expo in Salt Lake City.

ARA Recognizes Brooke McMullin with Distinguished Service Award

Dec 03, 2025

The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) today recognized Brooke McMullin, Executive Vice President at International Raw Materials, with the ARA Distinguished Service Award during the ARA Conference & Expo, attended by more than 600 agricultural industry professionals

ARA Names River Valley Cooperative 2025 Retailer of the Year

Dec 03, 2025

Today, the Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) honored River Valley Cooperative, based in Eldridge, Iowa, with the prestigious 2025 Retailer of the Year Award during the ARA Conference & Expo.

Agricultural Retailers Association Hosts 2025 Conference & Expo in Salt Lake City

Dec 02, 2025

The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) kicked off its 2025 Conference & Expo today in Salt Lake City, welcoming more 600 ag retail industry professionals. This year’s theme, “Elevating Peak Performance,” reflects the industry’s commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and leadership in delivering solutions across agriculture.

ARA Conference & Expo Opens in Salt Lake City with a Focus on Leadership, Innovation, and Connection

Dec 02, 2025

The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) kicked off the 2025 ARA Conference & Expo today, gathering more than 600 ag retail industry professionals for three days of networking, learning, and collaboration under the theme “Elevating Peak Performance.”

ARA Reacts to EPA WOTUS Announcement

Nov 17, 2025

"The Agricultural Retailers Association applauds EPA's proposal to bring clarity and certainty to the definition of Waters of the United States. By aligning federal jurisdiction with the Supreme Court's Sackett decision, this rule provides a practical framework that respects state authority while reducing unnecessary regulatory burdens. Our members need clear, consistent rules to plan and invest in conservation and infrastructure, and this proposal is a step in the right direction for both environmental stewardship and agricultural productivity," commented Daren Coppock, ARA's President and CEO.

ARA Applauds the Department of the Interior on Potash and Phosphate Critical Minerals List Inclusion

Nov 06, 2025

The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) today thanks the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) and DOI Secretary Doug Burgum for recognizing the importance of potash and phosphate by adding both to the nation's Critical Minerals List.

Decoding Weather Patterns: What Every Agricultural Retailer Needs to Know

Oct 28, 2025

Weather dominates every conversation in agriculture—and for good reason. Behind what appears to be random chaos lies a surprisingly rhythmic system that can make or break your business decisions. At this year's conference, I will cut through the noise to deliver actionable insights about long-range weather outlooks that directly impact agricultural retail operations.

Help Growers Look Beyond Yield Results to Navigate Challenging Markets

Oct 14, 2025

By integrating financial strategies with agronomic planning, ag retailers can provide growers with the tools they need to navigate challenging markets successfully.

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ARA Applauds Senate Agriculture Committee Passage of Multi-Year Farm Bill

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ARA Applauds Senate Agriculture Committee Passage of Multi-Year Farm Bill

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GROWMARK's Chuck Spencer Honored with ARA’s Excellence in Advocacy Award

ARA Honors 2025 Rising Stars and Announces Fan Favorite Video Contest Winner

ARA Recognizes Brooke McMullin with Distinguished Service Award

ARA Names River Valley Cooperative 2025 Retailer of the Year

Agricultural Retailers Association Hosts 2025 Conference & Expo in Salt Lake City

ARA Conference & Expo Opens in Salt Lake City with a Focus on Leadership, Innovation, and Connection

ARA Reacts to EPA WOTUS Announcement

ARA Applauds the Department of the Interior on Potash and Phosphate Critical Minerals List Inclusion

Decoding Weather Patterns: What Every Agricultural Retailer Needs to Know

Help Growers Look Beyond Yield Results to Navigate Challenging Markets

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