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ARA Announces Final Selection of 2025 Rising Stars and Launch of Fan Favorite Video Contest
Oct 10, 2025
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) has announced the final selection of fourteen Rising Stars as part of the 2025 Rising Stars Award Program, sponsored by Atticus. As part of this initiative, Atticus has also launched the Fan Favorite Video Contest to help highlight this year's honorees. The Rising Stars Program provides ARA member companies with a valuable opportunity to recognize employees for their contributions to the industry. Selected individuals will be honored in front of hundreds of agricultural professionals at the annual ARA Conference & Expo, while also gaining opportunities to develop their leadership skills.
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Is Your Machine Data Driving Fleet Performance? IF NOT, WHY NOT?
Jan 14, 2021
Since the mid-90s with the emergence of yield monitors and variable rate technology, the ag industry has focused, almost exclusively, on agronomic data. The truth is, now there’s another powerful data set waiting to be leveraged — machine collected-data. This is data visible in real-time, accessible 24/7 and available for immediate, deep dive future fleet analysis.
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2021 Year Ahead Report – Forces That Will Shape the U.S. Rural Economy
Jan 12, 2021
The CoBank 2021 Year Ahead Outlook Report examines 10 key factors that will shape agriculture and market sectors that serve rural communities throughout the U.S. Learn more about the 2021 outlook from CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange. (Sponsored Content)
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ARA Attends Virtual Roundtable with EPA Administrator Nominee
Jan 05, 2021
ARA President and CEO Daren Coppock participated in a virtual roundtable as a member of the Ag CEO Council on Jan. 5 with EPA Administrator nominee Michael Regan.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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