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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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ResponsibleAg Launches Newly Redesigned Website
Jun 03, 2024
ResponsibleAg — the comprehensive certification program that demonstrates agribusinesses’ commitment to environmental, health, safety, and security — unveiled its newly redesigned website at www.responsibleag.org.
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ARA 2024 Summer Intern
Jun 03, 2024
Hello, everyone! My name is Jordan Gilles, and I am thrilled to introduce myself as the 2024 summer intern at the Agricultural Retailers Association!
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ARA Applauds House Ag Committee Vote on Farm Bill
May 24, 2024
ARA President & CEO Daren Coppock released a statement applauding the bipartisan efforts by the House Agriculture Committee to move the Farm Bill forward:
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The Adjuvant Advantage
May 21, 2024
Discover how to use the right adjuvant to protect your farmer customer's chemical investment, correct compatibility problems, tank clean outs and more with the Adjuvant Advantage for the Sales Agronomist webinar series. Certified Crop Advisers reviewing these webinar recordings will earn one Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) program IPM CEU.
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Boost Soil Health with Bio Stimulants
May 21, 2024
Growers have long known that a delicate balance between physical, chemical, and biological factors influences yield, crop growth, and crop success. Soil health greatly determines the ability to grow healthy, productive crops. Using Ascophyllum nodosum biostimulants as part of an integrated strategy aims to enhance both crop and soil management practices. By improving communities of soil microbes, soil health and crop productivity have the potential to reach peak performance. (Sponsored content)
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ARA Applauds Announcement on Ag's Role in Sustainable Biofuels
Apr 30, 2024
ARA President & CEO Daren Coppock released a statement applauding the Biden Administration's announcement updating the Greenhouse gases, Regulated Emissions, and Energy use in Technology (GREET) model and including regenerative agricultural practices in the sustainable aviation fuel emissions calculation.
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ARA & Ag Retailers Promote Earth Day Year-Round
Apr 22, 2024
By working closely with their farmer customers, ag retailers deploy the best methods to ensure our land is cared for and healthy for generations to come. On this Earth Day, ARA thanks the good stewards of this planet who provide the food, fuel and fiber for today’s growing population. Read about the environmental stewardship efforts led by ARA and its members.
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10 Reasons Why You Should Add A Spray Drone To Your Operation
Mar 26, 2024
Introducing a new asset into your business is a big decision. Prioritizing return on investment and optimizing efficiency in your operation is always a primary concern. Nonetheless, integrating a drone into your fleet can lead your program to the next generation of technology. By embracing a versatile tool, your business can improve data collection, boost service capabilities, and increase operational efficacy.
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ARA Fly-In Moves the Needle in Washington
Mar 19, 2024
ARA hosted more than 90 ARA members and industry leaders for a Legislative Fly-In day to discuss key issues impacting the ag retail industry with 120 members of Congress and their staff. This event is held annually in conjunction with the ARA Winter Board & Committee Meetings in the Washington, DC area.
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ARA Honors Rep. Panetta with Legislator of the Year Award
Mar 06, 2024
ARA honored Representative Jimmy Panetta with a 2023 Legislator of the Year Award for his support of issues that are important to the success of ag retailers, specifically his leading efforts with the Plant Biostimulant Act of 2023.
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