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ARA Joins Keep GPS Working Coalition

Jul 21, 2020

ARA joined the Keep GPS Working Coalition after a recent FCC decision that threatens GPS reliability for ag retailers and millions of Americans who rely on these technologies.

Helpful Links on COVID-19

Jul 19, 2020

Information, guidance and resources to be used to help agricultural retailers and distributors continue operations amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

ARA Joins the American Connections Broadband Coalition

Jun 04, 2020

ARA joined the American Connections Broadband Coalition, a diverse group of companies supporting the expansion of rural broadband and improving underserved areas.

2019 ARA Retailer of the Year Premier Ag

Maintaining Business During a Busy Planting Season and Deadly Pandemic

Apr 30, 2020

Harold Cooper, CEO of the 2019 ARA Retailer of the Year award-winning company Premier Ag, recently wrote to ARA about his take on the current state of the regulatory environment and what it means to be an ARA member in a time of crisis.

ARA Proud to Support the BeSure! Stewardship Campaign to Protect Pollinators

Mar 31, 2020

ARA is proud to support the annual BeSure! stewardship campaign that aims to protect pollinators during the planting season.

Recap of ARA Crisis Preparedness

Mar 17, 2020

Participants with various roles worked together to improve their approach to crisis communications and management at the ARA Crisis Preparedness workshop.

ARA Participates in National Pesticide Safety Education Month

Feb 03, 2020

ARA is proud to participate in the third annual National Pesticide Safety Education Month (NPSEM) in February to emphasize the importance of safe pesticide use among agricultural retailers and their farmer customers.

Paraquat Dichloride Training for Certified Applicators

Dec 13, 2019

ARA is concerned about the trend taking place with the removal of important pesticide products such as paraquat from the marketplace and additional label restrictions that narrow the scope of ag retail employees.