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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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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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Rep. Van Orden Tours ARA Member Facility Van Diest Supply Co.
Jul 21, 2025
SPARTA, Wis – U.S. Representative Derrick Van Orden (R-Wis.) recently toured Van Diest Supply Company’s facility in Sparta, Wisconsin, 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 Policy Priorities Included in Budget Reconciliation
Jul 03, 2025
Some of the Agricultural Retailers Association's (ARA) key policy priorities were included in the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) Act, which passed both chambers of Congress.
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ARA Announces Alex Enlow as Director of Communications and Member Experience
Jun 26, 2025
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) recently announced that Alex Enlow has joined ARA as the new Director of Communications and Member Experience.
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Special Offer for ARA Members: $100 Off! | Join us at Tech Hub LIVE Conference and Expo !
Jun 09, 2025
ARA is excited to announce their 5th year as a Supporting Organization for the Tech Hub LIVE Conference and Expo taking place July 21-23 in Des Moines, Iowa. As a Supporting Organization, all ARA Retailer Members receive $100 off registration! Click here to register and select the ARA Retailer Member category upon check out.
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ARA 2025 Summer Intern
Jun 09, 2025
Hi, everyone! My name is Everett Carlson, and I am excited to introduce myself as the Agricultural Retailers Association’s 2025 summer intern!
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Senate Passes Joint Resolutions Overturning California’s EV Mandate Waiver; Awaits President’s Signature
May 23, 2025
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) commends the Senate for its recent passage of joint resolutions of disapproval (H.J. Res. 87, H.J. Res. 88, H.J. Res. 89), which overturn the California electric vehicle mandate waiver approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
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