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Look for spring herbicides with flexible application windows

Dec 28, 2020

In a time when growers are looking for ways to cut costs more than ever, Atticus is a branded-generic crop protection provider, offering relevant products at a more affordable price to protect their investments. Consider some of these options. (sponsored content)

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COVID-19

New COVID-19 Relief Package: What it Means for Ag Retailers

Dec 22, 2020

After eight long months since the last COVID-19 relief legislation, Congress passed a fifth stimulus totaling $900 billion in relief including $600 direct payments to individuals and families, enhanced unemployment benefits, small business aid, and funding for distribution of the Covid-19 vaccine. Here are the specifics.

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CCA Award Winner

Coalition Names Illinois CCA Winner of CCA Conservationist of the Year Award

Dec 08, 2020

ARA is proud to be a member of the Coalition that named Illinois CCA the Winner of the CCA Conservationist of the Year Award. Michael Wilson of Allandale, Ill., is the 2020 winner and works for ARA member Wabash Valley Service Co.

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BASF Credenz Soybean Field

Start with Seed: Select the Right Trait and Variety

Dec 08, 2020

Choosing a trait platform depends on the unique needs of each farm, but it is recommended to evaluate multiple trait platforms and to select an option that enables multiple modes of action. Working with your local BASF representative is a good way to help your customers determine what system will allow best control of those weed and select varieties at a field level. (Sponsored content)

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2020 ARA Conference & Expo Virtual

Agricultural Retailers Association Concludes Annual Conference and Expo with Election Result Impacts

Dec 03, 2020

ARA concluded its annual Conference & Expo with a keynote presentations and a panel featuring industry experts sharing insights on what impact the 2020 election results will have on the ag retail industry. 

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Distinguished Service Award 2020

Agricultural Retailers Association Recognizes John Oster with Distinguished Service Award

Dec 02, 2020

ARA leadership recognized John Oster of Morral Companies with the ARA Distinguished Service Award for his support of the association and the agricultural retail industry.

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Jack Eberspacher Lifetime Achievement Award

Agricultural Retailers Association Honors Johnny Council with Lifetime Achievement Award

Dec 02, 2020

ARA honored Johnny Council of Grow West with the Jack Eberspacher Lifetime Achievement Award. Council received ARA’s highest individual honor for his steadfast contributions to ARA activities and his role in fundamentally advancing the ag retail industry.

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2020 ARA Conference

Agricultural Retailers Association Celebrates the 2020 Class of Rising Stars

Dec 02, 2020

ARA recently recognized its Rising Stars Class of 2020 in a video shown from the main stage during the closing session of the ARA Conference & Expo, held virtually on Dec. 1-2.

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2020 ARA Conference & Expo Virtual

Agricultural Retailers Association Kicks Off First Virtual ARA Conference & Expo

Dec 01, 2020

The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) convened its 2020 ARA Conference & Expo as a virtual event for the first time, featuring keynote speakers, engaging workshops, a 3D Expo Hall and networking opportunities to be conducted Dec. 1-2. See what some of the top industry leaders are saying about the event.

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2020 Rising Stars

What Leadership in Ag Means to ARA Rising Stars

Nov 30, 2020

The 2020 ARA Class of Rising Stars were challenged to explain what leadership in agriculture means to them in an essay or video format. Check out their stories in this blog post!

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