Transportation & Infrastructure

ARA, Ag Groups Urge Congress to Pass Tentative Agreement, Avoid Rail Strike
Nov 30, 2022
ARA joined more than 200 members of the Agricultural Transportation Working Group today urging Congress to pass legislation to avoid a national rail strike.
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ARA Commends FMCSA Seasonal Ag CDL Reforms
Sep 29, 2022
Today ARA applauds the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) for publishing reforms to the Seasonal Ag CDL program. ARA Senior Vice President of Public Policy and Counsel Richard Gupton issued a statement.

ARA Encouraged by Announcement of Tentative Rail Labor Agreement
Sep 15, 2022
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) is encouraged and relieved by the White House announcement this morning of a tentative agreement reached between the rail carriers and labor unions.
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ARA Commends the Senate's Vote to Reform NEPA
Aug 04, 2022
The U.S. Senate voted to reverse the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) rulemaking related to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Implementing Regulations Revisions. Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) Senior Vice President of Public Policy & Counsel Richard Gupton issued a statement in support of the vote.
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Transportation & Supply Chain Solutions
An economically efficient, effective intermodal transportation system is important for the financial well-being of agricultural business and rural communities throughout the U.S. Connectivity remains critical to supporting the competitive advantage that rural communities bring to the economy.
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ARA Applauds House Action on Ocean Shipping Reform, Urges Senate to Follow Suit
Dec 09, 2021
Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) President and CEO Daren Coppock issued a statement of support following the U.S. House of Representatives' passage of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021.
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Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Passage is Bipartisan Success
Nov 06, 2021
Today the ARA applauds the U.S. House of Representatives' passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). ARA President and CEO Daren Coppock released the following statement.
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ARA Board Chairman Testifies Before House Agriculture Committee on Supply Chain Issues
Nov 03, 2021
The U.S. House of Representatives Agriculture Committee held a hearing on “The Immediate Challenges to our Nation’s Food Supply Chain.” Rod Wells, chief supply chain officer for GROWMARK, Inc., and Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) board chairman, was selected to testify on the panel.
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Helpful Links on COVID-19
Sep 14, 2021
Information, guidance and resources to be used to help agricultural retailers and distributors continue operations amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Passage in Senate is Step in the Right Direction
Aug 10, 2021
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) applauds the U.S. Senate’s passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).
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