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ARA Applauds Revised MAHA Report
Sep 09, 2025
"The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) extends its sincere appreciation to the White House and the MAHA Commission for their engagement with the agricultural industry throughout the development of the latest policy report. We are grateful that ARA and its members had the opportunity to contribute to this important process.
ARA commends the MAHA Commission for its common-sense, forward-thinking recommendations related to agricultural innovations and environmental stewardship. This report recognizes the importance of essential tools needed for America's production agriculture using innovative precision ag technologies and other innovations.
As these policy recommendations move toward implementation, ARA and its members look forward to working collaboratively with the White House, Congress, and other stakeholders to ensure they deliver lasting economic and environmental benefits for American agriculture and the rural communities we serve," said Daren Coppock, ARA's President and CEO.
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ARA Applauds Revised MAHA Report
Sep 09, 2025
"The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) extends its sincere appreciation to the White House and the MAHA Commission for their engagement with the agricultural industry throughout the development of the latest policy report. We are grateful that ARA and its members had the opportunity to contribute to this important process.
ARA commends the MAHA Commission for its common-sense, forward-thinking recommendations related to agricultural innovations and environmental stewardship. This report recognizes the importance of essential tools needed for America's production agriculture using innovative precision ag technologies and other innovations.
As these policy recommendations move toward implementation, ARA and its members look forward to working collaboratively with the White House, Congress, and other stakeholders to ensure they deliver lasting economic and environmental benefits for American agriculture and the rural communities we serve," said Daren Coppock, ARA's President and CEO.
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.
“Over half of all global phosphate production occurs in China and Russia,” said ARA President and CEO Daren Coppock. “China is no stranger to restricting its exports of phosphate, implementing a near-complete export pause in 2022 with significant export reductions still in effect. Designating phosphate as a critical mineral will only help our farmers grow the food that fills our dinner tables.”
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Sep 02, 2025
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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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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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