Transportation & Supply Chain Solutions

ARA Applauds the Reliable Rail Service Act Introduction
Jun 28, 2023
ARA applauds the introduction of Senator Tammy Baldwin's Reliable Rail Service Act. ARA President and CEO Daren Coppock issued the following statement:
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ARA Applauds Committee Vote Passing Supply Chain Bills
May 24, 2023
ARA President & CEO Daren Coppock released a statement in support of the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure's vote to pass bills aimed at addressing ongoing supply chain challenges.
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Fly-In Builds Unstoppable Momentum for Ag Industry
Feb 16, 2023
With the Farm Bill up for reauthorization this year, the more than 130 meetings between ARA member representatives and their elected officials and staff on both sides of the aisle of the 118th U.S. Congress will be critical to successful grassroots advocacy efforts at the federal level. Key issues that impact ag retail were discussed.
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Transportation & Supply Chain
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, 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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Update on ARA Virtual Fly-In Visits with Congress
Apr 08, 2022
ARA members participate in grassroots engagement efforts during the annual legislative fly-in. Held virtually this year, the visits are a chance for ag retailers and suppliers to sound their voice about issues impacting their operations and community among elected officials and their staff in Congress.
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