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ARA Urges Congress to Complete USDA Fertilizer Market Study Before Establishing New Reporting Mandate
Aug 05, 2026
ARA appreciates the hard work of Senate Agriculture Committee leadership in moving forward with the process of passing a new multi-year Farm Bill and urges committee members to advance this legislation in a bipartisan manner. However, ARA also today urged Congress to first implement the fertilizer market research provisions included in Section 12302 of the Senate Agriculture Committee Farm Bill draft before establishing a new federal fertilizer reporting program under Section 12303.
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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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ARA Rising Stars Award Program Nominations Open
Aug 04, 2025
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) today launched the 2025 Rising Stars award program, which is sponsored by Atticus. The Rising Stars program is a meaningful way for ARA member companies to recognize employees for their work in front of hundreds of industry professionals at the annual ARA Conference & Expo and to explore new ways to hone their leadership skills.
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Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture Helps Retailers Improve Agronomist Efficiency
Jul 29, 2025
Are you looking to increase agronomist efficiency and accuracy? Explore how the power of artificial intelligence (AI) in agriculture empowers you to scout more acres and deliver more precise prescriptions, resulting in increased farmer satisfaction.
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Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture Helps Retailers Reduce Churn and Improve Back-Office Efficiency
Jul 24, 2025
Are you looking to minimize customer turnover and increase back-office efficiency? Examine how the power of artificial intelligence (AI) in agriculture empowers ag retailers to utilize existing customer data to tackle today’s most pressing challenges head-on.
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