News Release
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.
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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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ARA Establishes 2026 Policy Priorities to Strengthen U.S. Agriculture, Support Innovation, and Advance Supply Chain Resilience
Mar 16, 2026
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) today announced their 2026 Public Policy Priorities, outlining a comprehensive agenda designed to support America’s agricultural retailers, strengthen the nation’s food and input supply chains, and promote science-based, practical policy solutions that keep U.S. agriculture globally competitive.
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ARA Leads Letter to President Trump Expressing Concern Over Fertilizer Supply Chain Disruptions
Mar 13, 2026
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) today led a letter, along with 24 state agribusiness associations, to President Donald Trump expressing concern regarding fertilizer supply disruptions and the potential for broader impacts on agricultural production and rural economies.
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ARA Honors Senator Crapo with Legislator of the Year Award
Mar 06, 2026
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) honored U.S. Senate Committee on Finance Chairman Senator Mike Crapo (R-ID) with the 2025 Legislator of the Year award for his support of agricultural retailers by working tirelessly to promote our industry and protect their freedom and license to operate.
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ARA Applauds House Ag Committee Passage of the Farm Bill
Mar 05, 2026
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) applauds the House Agriculture Committee's passage of the Farm Food & National Security Act of 2026 (Farm Bill), which passed by a bipartisan vote of 34-17.
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ARA Releases Statement on White House Executive Order Addressing Agricultural Input Supply Chains
Feb 19, 2026
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) today responded to the White House Executive Order issued February 18, 2026, titled “Promoting the National Defense by Ensuring an Adequate Supply of Elemental Phosphorus and Glyphosate Based Herbicides,” which underscores the importance of maintaining reliable domestic supply chains for critical agricultural inputs.
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ARA Commends the Release of the Farm Bill Text
Feb 13, 2026
ARA commends Chairman G.T. Thompson for his leadership in advancing the 2026 Farm Bill and for his commitment to providing long term certainty for America's farmers, ranchers, and agricultural supply chain partners.
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ARA Applauds EPA's OTT Dicamba Decision
Feb 06, 2026
"ARA applauds EPA's recent decision that preserves the safe use of OTT dicamba while maintaining workable, label required mitigation measures for commercial applicators," said ARA's President & CEO, Daren Coppock.
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ARA Supports Federal Economic Relief for Farmers
Dec 10, 2025
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) released a statement after the Trump Administration announced the Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) Program, which is providing over $12 billion in support to American farmers impacted by trade disruptions and declining crop prices.
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