Agricultural Trade

Pro-Growth Economic Policies for Rural America

ARA sees a need to support and advocate for pro-growth economic policies that will aid in our members finding a more business-friendly marketplace in which to operate.

Fly-In Builds Unstoppable Momentum for Ag Industry

Feb 16, 2023

With the Farm Bill up for reauthorization this year, the more than 130 meetings between ARA member representatives and their elected officials and staff on both sides of the aisle of the 118th U.S. Congress will be critical to successful grassroots advocacy efforts at the federal level. Key issues that impact ag retail were discussed.

Top Regulatory & Policy Issues for Ag Retailers to Watch (The Scoop Podcast)

Feb 24, 2021

ARA's Richard Gupton joins The Scoop Podcast, ARA's official magazine and podcast partner, to discuss the top regulatory and policy issues for ag retailers to watch. He also explains how ag retailers can get engaged.

Trade, Dicamba, Transportation: An Update From DC With ARA (The Scoop)

Jul 06, 2020

Richard Gupton says there are ongoing unknowns across a spectrum of regulatory, policy, and legal fronts that are directly affecting ag retailers. He shares the latest on trade, transportation, dicamba and more in The Scoop.

ARA Celebrates USMCA's Entry into Full Force Today

Jul 01, 2020

The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) is celebrating the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement's (USMCA) entry into full force today. ARA President and CEO Daren Coppock released the following statement:

ARA Celebrates President Trump's Signing of USMCA Today

Jan 29, 2020

ARA celebrates President Trump for signing the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). ARA President and CEO Daren Coppock released the following statement.

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AgPro Radio Podcast: Update Direct From DC

Jan 17, 2020

Hear about progress on two trade fronts and 2018 Farm Bill implementation from ARA's Hunter Carpenter in this episode of the AgPro Radio podcast.

ARA Applauds Final Passage of USMCA

Jan 16, 2020

The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) applauds today’s final passage of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). ARA President and CEO Daren Coppock released the following statement in support of the agreement.

ARA Applauds Administration, USTR on Phase One Trade Agreement with China

Jan 15, 2020

ARA Board of Directors Chairman Rod Wells of GROWMARK attended the signing of the much-anticipated Phase One trade agreement between the United States and China. ARA President and CEO Daren Coppock released the following statement in support of the agreement.

AgPro Radio Podcast: What to Expect From DC in 2020

Jan 08, 2020

Hear about what's next in 2020 from ARA's Richard Gupton as he gives four timely updates on trade, surface transportation and policy engagement in this episode of the AgPro Radio podcast.