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

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.

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

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.

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Benefits of Post-Harvest Residue Management

Post-harvest may look like a break, but underground biology is still at work. Managing crop residue after harvest is essential—while soil temperatures cool, biological activity slows but never stops. This window offers a prime opportunity to accelerate decomposition, reduce biomass, enhance nutrient cycling, and stabilize soil structure before winter sets in. Post-harvest residue management is especially important for crops like corn, wheat, canola, and soybeans, where the carbon-to-nitrogen ratio impacts how quickly residue breaks down. Without proper microbial support, nutrients can become locked up, reducing seedbed quality and delaying spring planting.

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The Agricultural Retailers Association unites its members and their interests to advocate and educate on their behalf, provide services to improve their businesses, and preserve their freedom to operate and innovate, ensuring a safe and plentiful food supply for all.