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ARA Vice Chair Mike Twining Advocates for Ag Retailers at Congressional Roundtable on Working Families Tax Cuts
Apr 17, 2026
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) Board of Directors Vice Chair, Mike Twining of Willard Agri-Services, represented ag retailers at a roundtable hosted by House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) and U.S. Representatives Rob Wittman (R-Va.) and Steve Womack (R-Ark.), to discuss how the Working Families Tax Cuts (WFTC) are delivering relief for families and workers as we conclude the 2025 tax season.
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Recap of 2021 ARA Legislative Fly-In
Apr 09, 2021
The ARA staff and participating members completed 124 virtual meetings with their elected officials in Congress as part of the 2021 ARA Legislative Fly-In. Thank you to the more than 100 members for sounding your voice on issues that matter to you and your farmer-customers.
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ARA Praises STB Final Rule on Demurrage Charges
Apr 08, 2021
ARA President and CEO Daren Coppock released the following statement regarding the Surface Transportation Board's (STB) final rule on demurrage charges.
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Follow the Basic Steps for Stewardship of Treated Seed
Apr 06, 2021
As planting season begins across the country, ARA reminds ag retailers to follow the basic steps for stewardship of treated seed.
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Warmer Weather Sparks Specialty Crop Pests...And Customer Calls
Apr 01, 2021
As the weather starts to warm, insect numbers – and calls from customers – rise. By partnering now with Atticus, LLC, retailers can help specialty crop growers manage what Mother Nature throws at them this season with integrated pest management advice and relevant crop protection solutions. (Sponsored content)
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ARA Stands Up for Grain Safety Week
Mar 23, 2021
ARA is proud to recognize Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week on March 29-April 2. During that week, OSHA will offer 2-hour educational sessions with a new focus and resources available to you.
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Overwhelming Industry Support Sets the Stage for the Launch of Tech Hub LIVE Conference & Expo
Mar 19, 2021
Conceptualized by Meister Media Worldwide’s CropLife Media Group, this new technology event is drawing support from across agriculture. ARA Members are invited to attend with one colleague, complimentary.
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ARA Congratulates USTR Katherine Tai
Mar 17, 2021
ARA President and CEO issued a statement following the U.S. Senate's Confirmation of Katherine Tai to the position of U.S. Trade Representative (USTR).
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ARA Applauds Confirmation of EPA Administrator Regan
Mar 11, 2021
ARA President and CEO Daren Coppock released the following statement in support of yesterday's confirmation of Michael Regan to the role of U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) administrator.
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Can your fleet manager see all the data?
Mar 11, 2021
Centra Sota Co-op, Buffalo, MN, and BRANDT, Springfield, IL, were both all too familiar with the challenges inherent to fleet management — their large commercial fleets could be operating miles apart from each other, making fleet logistics management difficult and costly. Learn how your fleet manager can see all the data needed to decision making.
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How to Minimize Resistance Risk
Mar 09, 2021
Rotating herbicide modes of action is a crucial component of a resistance management plan, especially for those wheat growers who include chem fallow in their rotation plan. Chem fallow may help farmers manage production costs and conserve soil moisture for future crops. However, the practice is also associated with a disproportionate number of herbicide applications made to crop-free fields, increasing the potential for resistance development. (Sponsored content)
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