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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)

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.

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.
(Sponsored content)

Rep. Miller-Meeks with Iowa Fly-In Group

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.

Basic Steps for Treated Seed Stewardship

Feb 14, 2024

As planting season begins across the country, ARA reminds ag retailers and their farmer-customers to follow the basic steps for stewardship of treated seed.

ARA Welcomes Chelsea to the Team

Oct 09, 2023

Chelsea Armstrong, ARA's new Manager of Member Services & Administration, is a communications professional with a background in promotions, administration, and management. Her flair for event coordination, social media management, and hospitality adds an invaluable dynamic to the ARA team.

Is Your Customer Satisfaction Score a Lie?

Aug 21, 2023

One of the fundamental tenets of performance improvement is to identify a metric that measures how you are doing. In business, the typical metrics are profitability, operational efficiency, and stakeholder satisfaction. The stakeholders are generally defined as ownership, employees, and customers. Of all these metrics, the one that can be the most misleading is customer satisfaction.

A Story on Culture & Engagement (Saving Babies' Lives!)

Aug 16, 2023

Erin Mies and Kristen Ireland, co-founders of People Spark Consulting, share a story about culture and engagement ahead of their breakout session at the 2023 ARA Conference & Expo:
Early in my career I worked with a consultant, Bill, who focused on culture and engagement (yes, this was a topic even way back in the 1990’s). To this day, I still remember a story he shared a story with me about engagement.

ARA Welcomes Summer Intern

Jun 06, 2023

ARA is proud to welcome Macie Miller as an intern this summer! Macie shares this message with ARA members.

ARA Welcomes New Communications Manager to the Team

Apr 11, 2023

ARA is proud to announce its newest team member, Courtney Baird, Manager of Communications & Partnerships. Courtney share this message with ARA members.