News Release

ARA President & CEO Pens Op-Ed in Agri-Pulse Opposing UP/NS Rail Merger

Jun 09, 2026

The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) President & CEO Daren Coppock penned an opinion piece in Agri-Pulse, outlining concerns about how the proposed merger of Union Pacific (UP) and Norfolk Southern (NS) would impact ARA members and the agribusiness sector as a whole.

ARA Opens Registration for 2026 ARA Conference & Expo in Austin, Texas

Jun 01, 2026

ARA today announced that registration is officially open for the 2026 ARA Conference & Expo, taking place December 1–3 at the JW Marriott Austin in Austin, Texas.

ARA Expresses Strong Support for the BUILD America 250 Act

May 21, 2026

The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) today expressed strong support for H.R. 8870, the BUILD America 250 Act, long-term surface transportation reauthorization legislation advanced by the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure. ARA President & CEO Daren Coppock submitted a formal letter of support to Committee Chairman Sam Graves, Ranking Member Rick Larsen, Subcommittee on Highways & Transit Chairman David Rouzer, and Ranking Member Eleanor Holmes Norton.

ARA Applauds House Passage of Year-Round E15

May 14, 2026

The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) today praised the U.S. House of Representatives for passing legislation that would allow year-round sales of E15 gasoline in all 50 states, permanently eliminating the annual regulatory uncertainty that has long hampered agricultural retailers, fuel retailers, and the farmers they serve.

ARA & Smartwyre Announce Strategic Partnership to Help Retailers Improve Profitability and Operational Clarity

May 04, 2026

The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) and Smartwyre have announced a new partnership designed to help agricultural retailers gain clearer insight into profitability, improve supplier program performance, and materially increase margins by making more informed buying and selling decisions.

ARA Retailer of the Year Award Nominations Open

May 01, 2026

The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) today launched nominations for the 2026 Retailer of the Year Award, sponsored by Bayer and Farm Journal's The Scoop. Each year, the ARA Retailer of the Year Award honors an agricultural retailer for going above and beyond in environmental stewardship, community leadership, customer engagement, and employee relations.

ARA Releases Statement After House Farm Bill Passage, Urges Continued Support for Science-Based Policy

Apr 30, 2026

ARA President & CEO Daren Coppock today released the following statement after the House passage of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (Farm Bill).

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ARA Vice Chair Mike Twining Advocates for Ag Retailers at Congressional Roundtable on Working Families Tax Cuts

Apr 17, 2026

The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) Board of Directors Vice Chair, Mike Twining of Willard Agri-Services, represented ag retailers at a roundtable hosted by House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) and U.S. Representatives Rob Wittman (R-Va.) and Steve Womack (R-Ark.), to discuss how the Working Families Tax Cuts (WFTC) are delivering relief for families and workers as we conclude the 2025 tax season.

ARA Applauds EPA Action to Address DEF System Issues & RVO Ahead of Planting Season

Mar 27, 2026

The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) today welcomed the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) action to address diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) system failures, calling it a timely step to support farmers and agricultural retailers as spring planting gets underway.

ARA Supports EPA’s Emergency Fuel Waiver and Urges Permanent Year Round E15 to Strengthen Rural America

Mar 25, 2026

The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) applauds the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's emergency fuel waiver allowing nationwide summer sales of E15 and easing boutique fuel requirements to strengthen fuel supply, help stabilize prices at the pump, and support rural communities across the country.

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News Release

ARA President & CEO Pens Op-Ed in Agri-Pulse Opposing UP/NS Rail Merger

ARA Opens Registration for 2026 ARA Conference & Expo in Austin, Texas

ARA Expresses Strong Support for the BUILD America 250 Act

ARA Applauds House Passage of Year-Round E15

ARA & Smartwyre Announce Strategic Partnership to Help Retailers Improve Profitability and Operational Clarity

ARA Retailer of the Year Award Nominations Open

ARA Releases Statement After House Farm Bill Passage, Urges Continued Support for Science-Based Policy

ARA Vice Chair Mike Twining Advocates for Ag Retailers at Congressional Roundtable on Working Families Tax Cuts

ARA Applauds EPA Action to Address DEF System Issues & RVO Ahead of Planting Season

ARA Supports EPA’s Emergency Fuel Waiver and Urges Permanent Year Round E15 to Strengthen Rural America

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