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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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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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Tidal Grow® Spectra™ delivers a smarter, cleaner, more cost-effective way to shut down threats
Apr 29, 2025
The spread of tar spot across corn production has added a layer of pressure to every link in the ag retail chain. From growers managing tight spray windows to retailers balancing cost-per-acre performance, the disease is driving a need for inputs that work harder, fit easier, and support stronger outcomes across the board. And while conventional fungicides remain a mainstay, they don’t always deliver the full protection needed, especially when disease shows up fast.
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Turn Financing into Your Sales Advantage — Grow with SECURE™
Apr 15, 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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ARA Fly-In Builds Momentum for Ag Retail
Mar 05, 2025
In more than 130 meetings with legislators in Congress from both sides of the aisle, 115 ARA members and stakeholders educated lawmakers and their staff ab out the public policy priorities of the agricultural retail industry.
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Updated Model Fertilizer Contract Addresses Trump Tariffs
Feb 27, 2025
ARA's Model Fertilizer Contract, a resource created to help ag retailers to better manage risks, collect e-signatures, and outline consistent terms and conditions for dealing with fertilizer suppliers, was updated in February 2025 to address price volatility in fertilizer markets that may result from tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on imported fertilizer from certain countries.
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2024 Election Results: What's Next for Ag Retail?
Nov 06, 2024
What is next for ag retailers now that Donald Trump is the President-elect and Republicans have taken Senate control? Richard Gupton and Hunter Carpenter of the ARA public policy team share top takeaways for the agricultural retail industry.
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How to Host a Congressional Facility Visit with Lawmakers
Aug 12, 2024
Throughout the year, members of Congress return to their districts, therefore now is the time to start planning to host your elected official(s) for a tour of your facility. That is why ARA created the Congressional Facility Visit Guide with best practices and media samples to give you a step-by-step resource to hosting a successful visit that will pave the way for a lasting relationship with your elected officials.
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Farm Bill 101 for Ag Retail
Jun 26, 2024
The Farm Bill stands as one of the most influential pieces of legislation for farmers and ranchers across the nation. ARA has been working diligently in DC with both the Senate and House Agriculture Committees to ensure they know the Farm Bill priorities for ag retailers. Learn more about ARA's work on the current Farm Bill.
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USDA Tours New Landus Facility Built with Grant Funds
Jun 18, 2024
USDA Rural Development Administrator Toured a new Landus green ammonia facility built with $4.8 million USDA grant issued in 2023.
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