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ARA Deems Supreme Court Decision Reversing Chevron Defense as Good News for Ag Retail

Jun 28, 2024

The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) President & CEO Daren Coppock released a statement following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in "Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo" to reverse the Chevron defense.

Farm Bill 101 for Ag Retail

USDA Tours New Landus Facility Built with Grant Funds

The Scoop Podcast: The ABCs and 123s of CFATS

Sep 11, 2020

In this episode of The Scoop Podcast, ARA's Danielle Sikes Nelson shares an update on recent actions surrounding CFATS—the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standard (CFATS).

Busting the myths around ESN: Growing season edition

Sep 01, 2020

From pre-plant to fall and over-winter applications, we’re busting seasonal ESN myths. Soil temperature, heavy rain, fall applications and freezing all top the list in this edition of busting the myths around ESN. Read on to learn the facts about these common misconceptions. (Sponsored content)

ARA Participates in OSHA Safe+Sound Week, Shares Member Stories

Aug 10, 2020

ARA is proud to participate in OSHA Safe + Sound Week on Aug. 10-16 by sharing safety stories from members and encouraging members to stay informed.

ARA Commends House Passage of Bipartisan WRDA Bill

Jul 29, 2020

ARA President and CEO Daren Coppock released a statement commending the U.S. House of Representatives' passage of the bipartisan H.R. 7575, the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2020.

Maximize Your ARA Membership (The Scoop)

Jul 27, 2020

ARA’s strength in Washington as an advocate of ag retailers depends on the sustained investment by our members. We’ve compiled these tips to make the most of your membership dollars.

Summer 2020 Economic Outlook: Rural Industries Adapt to Coronavirus Reality

Jul 26, 2020

Over the past four months, every rural industry has grappled with how to adjust its business to remain relevant and sustainable in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. Learn more about how COVID-19 has impacted agriculture and other rural industries in the latest Quarterly Economic report from CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange. (Sponsored content)

ARA Joins Keep GPS Working Coalition

Jul 21, 2020

ARA joined the Keep GPS Working Coalition after a recent FCC decision that threatens GPS reliability for ag retailers and millions of Americans who rely on these technologies.

ARA Celebrates CFATS Reauthorization

Jul 20, 2020

Following action by the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation reauthorizing the DHS Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program for three years, which was set to expire on July 23, 2020. ARA's Daren Coppock released a following statement celebrating this action.

Growing Farms of the Future: Using Smart Tech in Smarter Ways

Jul 18, 2020

By the year 2050, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) predicts there will be 9.6 billion people on this planet, which will require a 70 percent increase in food production. (Sponsored Content)

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ARA Supports NEPA Reforms to Speed Up Rural Infrastructure Projects

Jul 15, 2020

ARA supports reforms made to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) announced in the final rule today. ARA President and CEO Daren Coppock released the following statement.