Agricultural Retailers Association
Long-Term Reauthorization of CFATS Provides Certainty for Ag Retailers, Chemical Facilities
The CFATS program protects high-risk chemical facilities from the threat of terrorists and other criminal acts.
ARA Commends SCOTUS Ruling to Restore ‘Common Sense’ WOTUS Rule
When EPA issued their WOTUS rule earlier this year, ARA remarked that the decision was premature.
ARA: Supply Chain Bills to Bring ‘Economic and Environmental Benefits’ to Ag Retailers
Agricultural Retailers Association supports vote to pass bills aimed at addressing ongoing supply chain challenges.
ARA on Farm Bill Priorities: Ag Retailers ‘Vital to Nation’s Food Security’
The Agricultural Retailers Association endorses the 2023 farm bill policy priorities announced by the Food and Agricultural Climate Alliance (FACA).
ARA, CPDA Host Second Webinar in Adjuvant Advantage for the Sales Agronomist Series
The webinar “Using Oils to Protect Your Chemical Investment” will be held January 19.
ARA Recognizes Yara’s Gary Vogen with Distinguished Service Award
The award honors individuals who work to make the industry better for everyone as they exceed the traditional responsibility of supporting ag retail.
ARA Celebrates 2022 Rising Stars
The Rising Stars program, sponsored by Atticus, is a meaningful way for ARA member companies to nominate emerging leaders in the industry.
Marion Ag Service Named ARA Retailer of the Year
The award honors companies that display effective employee relations, environmental stewardship, customer reliability, industry leadership, and more.
ARA Honors Tim McArdle with Lifetime Achievement Award
The ARA Lifetime Achievement Award was established in 2001 and renamed in 2010 to honor the late Jack Eberspacher.
ARA Conference Highlights From Keynotes to Breakout Speakers
The opening general session keynote speaker and geopolitical strategist Peter Zeihan shared his message on World of the Future.
Ag Groups Urge Congress to Pass Tentative Agreement to Avoid Rail Strike
A rail strike combined with existing challenges in the U.S. transportation system would have harmful consequences for the agricultural and broader U.S. economies.
Rail Carriers, Labor Unions Reach Tentative Agreement
Ag retailers were already feeling the impact of a potential strike as railroad carriers started to cancel shipments of critical fertilizer products.
Ag Retailers Engaged in USDA’s Climate-Smart Pilot Programs
ARA participating member companies are finding innovative solutions to drive sustainability across the supply chain.
U.S. Senate Votes to Reinstate NEPA Reforms
The reforms will create economic development, jobs and address supply chain disruptions.
ARA Honors Senators Moran and Young with Legislator of the Year Award
The award recognizes legislators who have championed issues that impact ag retailers and the entire agriculture industry.
ARA Representing Ag Retailers Amid Union Pacific Shipment Restrictions
Union Pacific Railroad curtailing fertilizer shipments for certain customers creates additional pressure on a tight market.
EPA Expands Use of Enlist Products to 134 Additional Counties for the 2022 Growing Season
Enlist One and Enlist Duo can now be used in all counties of Arkansas, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, and South Dakota.
ARA Joins More Than 350 Organizations to Voice Support for Existing Pesticide Law
The proposed legislation would jeopardize the continued availability and innovation of pesticide products.
ARA Supports Vaccine Mandate Decision
The U.S. Supreme Court blocked the rule that would have required employers with 100-plus employees to either get proof of vaccination or require weekly testing.