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CoBank Report

Field of Agronomic Dreams: Rethinking the Farm Supply Co-op to Drive Value

Nov 23, 2020

A new report from CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange indicated these challenges may be a catalyst for farm supply cooperatives to rethink their business model. The report outlines several ideas for them to explore in their annual strategic planning process. See highlighted ideas for consideration. (sponsored content)

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White House

Biden Our Time Until the New Congress and Administration; Blue Wave Crashes Into Red Dam

Nov 16, 2020

ARA's Richard Gupton offers an analysis of the House, Senate and Presidential election results and what it all means for the ag retail industry. He concludes with a call to action: get involved to strengthen ARA's voice in Washington as we work through the upcoming transition to a new president and Congress.

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2020 ARA Conference & Expo Virtual

What Ag Professionals Are Saying About ARA Conference

Nov 12, 2020

Ag professionals are eager to attend the 2020 ARA Conference & Expo on Dec. 1-2 to be reenergized by interactive workshops, engaging networking opportunities and a 3D Expo Hall with products and services designed to solve ag retailer business challenges. Here's what they're saying!

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ESN Nitrogen Loss

ESN, your insurance against nitrogen loss

Nov 10, 2020

Growers are aware that nitrogen is subject to loss (leaching, denitrification, volatilization), which can cost yield and profits. Nitrogen loss can be particularly challenging with the wild weather growers have experienced the last few years. (sponsored content)

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2020 ARA Conference & Expo Virtual

Conference Keynote Kaihan Krippendorff's Message to Ag Retail

Nov 04, 2020

2020 ARA Conference Keynote Speaker Kaihan Krippendorff gives a sneak peek into how his keynote message and interactive workshop will help ag retailers become "The Outthinker" with five core concepts. Register for the ARA Conference & Expo to lead your customers into the future of agriculture.

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Corn field

Research Shows Gas Car Ban Would Have Disproportionate Impact on U.S. Biofuels & Ag

Oct 27, 2020

ARA, a member of the Transportation Fairness Alliance, released a new study that analyzes the impacts of increased electric vehicle penetration on U.S. biofuels, agriculture and the economy. The study found that U.S. light-duty and freight vehicle consumption of ethanol and biodiesel could decline up to 90 percent to 1.1 billion gallons and up to 61 percent to 0.8 billion gallons, respectively.

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Soy

EPA Provides Certainty to Ag Retailers and Farmers Through Dicamba Decision

Oct 27, 2020

ARA President & CEO Daren Coppock released a statement in response to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler's announcement that the agency has granted five-year registrations for dicamba herbicides.

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The Scoop Podcast

The Scoop Podcast: The 2020 Election & Ag Retail

Oct 26, 2020

ARA's Richard Gupton recaps the latest action on COVID-19 legislation, the Supreme Court nomination and explains what the election could mean for issues such as climate change, taxes, pesticide products and more.

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Atticus video

Conquer the 2021 growing season by planning ahead

Oct 26, 2020

The key to victory is planning ahead. As harvest is wrapping up, growers are ready to construct their game plan for a successful next season in place. As you have these discussions, keep in mind the best plans include a strategic crop protection program with season-long coverage. (Sponsored Content)

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ARA webinar

How CPDA Programs Help Herbicide Complaints, Off Target Pesticide Movement

Oct 07, 2020

This ARA Webinar focuses on how programs by the Council of Producers & Distributors of Agrotechnology (CPDA) help reduce herbicide complaints and off-target movements of pesticides. Members can log in to access it now!

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