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ARA Announces Final Selection of 2025 Rising Stars and Launch of Fan Favorite Video Contest

Oct 10, 2025

The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) has announced the final selection of fourteen Rising Stars as part of the 2025 Rising Stars Award Program, sponsored by Atticus. As part of this initiative, Atticus has also launched the Fan Favorite Video Contest to help highlight this year's honorees. The Rising Stars Program provides ARA member companies with a valuable opportunity to recognize employees for their contributions to the industry. Selected individuals will be honored in front of hundreds of agricultural professionals at the annual ARA Conference & Expo, while also gaining opportunities to develop their leadership skills.

Rep. John W. Mannion Tours ARA Member Facility GROWMARK

Sep 19, 2025

U.S. Representative John W. Mannion (D-N.Y.) recently toured GROWMARK FS’ facility in Sangerfield, New York, as part of the Agricultural Retailers Association’s (ARA) coordination of congressional facility visits for ARA members during congressional recess periods.

ARA Applauds Revised MAHA Report

Sep 09, 2025

ARA Applauds Revised MAHA Report.

ARA and TFI Praise Trump Administration’s Recognition of Potash as Critical, Push Same for Phosphate

Sep 04, 2025

The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) and the Fertilizer Institute (TFI) today praised the Trump Administration for the forward-thinking and decisive action of including potash on the official draft Critical Minerals list.

Rep. Shomari C. Figures Tours ARA Member Facility GreenPoint Ag

Aug 14, 2025

U.S. Representative Shomari C. Figures (D-Ala.) recently toured GreenPoint Ag’s facility in Evergreen, Alabama, as part of the Agricultural Retailers Association’s (ARA) coordination of congressional facility visits for ARA members during congressional recess periods.

House Ag Vice Chair Rep. Austin Scott Tours ARA Member Facility GreenPoint Ag

Aug 13, 2025

The House Agriculture Committee Vice Chair Rep. Austin Scott (R-Ga.) recently toured GreenPoint Ag’s retail facility in Hawkinsville, Georgia, as part of the Agricultural Retailers Association’s (ARA) coordination of congressional facility visits for ARA members during congressional recess periods.

ARA Rising Stars Award Program Nominations Open

Aug 04, 2025

The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) today launched the 2025 Rising Stars award program, which is sponsored by Atticus. The Rising Stars program is a meaningful way for ARA member companies to recognize employees for their work in front of hundreds of industry professionals at the annual ARA Conference & Expo and to explore new ways to hone their leadership skills.

Rep. Van Orden Tours ARA Member Facility Van Diest Supply Co.

Jul 21, 2025

SPARTA, Wis – U.S. Representative Derrick Van Orden (R-Wis.) recently toured Van Diest Supply Company’s facility in Sparta, Wisconsin, as part of the Agricultural Retailers Association’s (ARA) coordination of congressional facility visits for ARA members during congressional recess periods.

ARA Policy Priorities Included in Budget Reconciliation

Jul 03, 2025

Some of the Agricultural Retailers Association's (ARA) key policy priorities were included in the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) Act, which passed both chambers of Congress.

ARA Announces Alex Enlow as Director of Communications and Member Experience

Jun 26, 2025

The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) recently announced that Alex Enlow has joined ARA as the new Director of Communications and Member Experience.

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News Release

ARA Announces Final Selection of 2025 Rising Stars and Launch of Fan Favorite Video Contest

Rep. John W. Mannion Tours ARA Member Facility GROWMARK

ARA Applauds Revised MAHA Report

ARA and TFI Praise Trump Administration’s Recognition of Potash as Critical, Push Same for Phosphate

Rep. Shomari C. Figures Tours ARA Member Facility GreenPoint Ag

House Ag Vice Chair Rep. Austin Scott Tours ARA Member Facility GreenPoint Ag

ARA Rising Stars Award Program Nominations Open

Rep. Van Orden Tours ARA Member Facility Van Diest Supply Co.

ARA Policy Priorities Included in Budget Reconciliation

ARA Announces Alex Enlow as Director of Communications and Member Experience

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