ARA in the News
Updated Research of U.S. Row-Crop Farmers by Stratovation Group
Aug 13, 2024
Signifying that agricultural biologicals continue to be a rapidly growing platform, row crop farmers report their use of the innovative crop inputs increased by 8 percentage points over the last two years. Broad awareness of biologicals among row-crop farmers also went up by 4 percentage points over that time, according to updated research conducted by Stratovation Group.
Read MoreTop 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.
Read MoreNew Year, New Administration, New Priorities For Ag Retail (The Scoop)
Feb 15, 2021
The beginning of a new year brings the opportunity for ARA members to refocus the member-led organization’s policy priorities for the coming year. ARA’s Washington-based policy team has been working for months with the Biden administration transition team and staffers on Capitol Hill to bring them up to speed on the issues. As determined by the membership, ARA’s policy priorities for 2021 include the following.
Read MoreThe Scoop: Tradition Holds True For ARA Awards Recognition
Jan 22, 2021
As ARA ushers in 2021, we have taken a moment to reflect on the good that came of 2020—the year that will not be forgotten. For the first time ever, the ARA Conference & Expo was held virtually. As an association, we committed to bringing you the same top-notch content and experience that you would have expected of the in-person event. If you missed participating in the conference, then registration is still available to view all sessions’ recordings.
Read MoreARA 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.
Read MoreBiden 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreDigital Strategy Is More Than E-Commerce (The Scoop)
Oct 01, 2020
Check out the four takeaways from a recent ARA member panel on the digital strategy options available to ag retailers.
Read MoreARA Quoted in Keep GPS Working Coalition Announcement
Sep 30, 2020
ARA President and CEO Daren Coppock was quoted in a news release for the association's support of the Keep GPS Working Coalition on behalf of ag retailers. Read his statement to learn more.
Read MoreThe 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).
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