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ARA Fly-In Builds Momentum for Ag Retail

Mar 05, 2025

In more than 130 meetings with legislators in Congress from both sides of the aisle, 115 ARA members and stakeholders educated lawmakers and their staff ab out the public policy priorities of the agricultural retail industry.

Updated Model Fertilizer Contract Addresses Trump Tariffs

Feb 27, 2025

ARA's Model Fertilizer Contract, a resource created to help ag retailers to better manage risks, collect e-signatures, and outline consistent terms and conditions for dealing with fertilizer suppliers, was updated in February 2025 to address price volatility in fertilizer markets that may result from tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on imported fertilizer from certain countries.

2024 Election Results: What's Next for Ag Retail?

Nov 06, 2024

What is next for ag retailers now that Donald Trump is the President-elect and Republicans have taken Senate control? Richard Gupton and Hunter Carpenter of the ARA public policy team share top takeaways for the agricultural retail industry.

How to Host a Congressional Facility Visit with Lawmakers

Aug 12, 2024

Throughout the year, members of Congress return to their districts, therefore now is the time to start planning to host your elected official(s) for a tour of your facility. That is why ARA created the Congressional Facility Visit Guide with best practices and media samples to give you a step-by-step resource to hosting a successful visit that will pave the way for a lasting relationship with your elected officials.

Farm Bill 101 for Ag Retail

Jun 26, 2024

The Farm Bill stands as one of the most influential pieces of legislation for farmers and ranchers across the nation. ARA has been working diligently in DC with both the Senate and House Agriculture Committees to ensure they know the Farm Bill priorities for ag retailers. Learn more about ARA's work on the current Farm Bill.

USDA Tours New Landus Facility Built with Grant Funds

Jun 18, 2024

USDA Rural Development Administrator Toured a new Landus green ammonia facility built with $4.8 million USDA grant issued in 2023.

ARA 2024 Summer Intern

Jun 03, 2024

Hello, everyone! My name is Jordan Gilles, and I am thrilled to introduce myself as the 2024 summer intern at the Agricultural Retailers Association!

The Adjuvant Advantage

May 21, 2024

Discover how to use the right adjuvant to protect your farmer customer's chemical investment, correct compatibility problems, tank clean outs and more with the Adjuvant Advantage for the Sales Agronomist webinar series. Certified Crop Advisers reviewing these webinar recordings will earn one Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) program IPM CEU.

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Boost Soil Health with Bio Stimulants

May 21, 2024

Growers have long known that a delicate balance between physical, chemical, and biological factors influences yield, crop growth, and crop success. Soil health greatly determines the ability to grow healthy, productive crops. Using Ascophyllum nodosum biostimulants as part of an integrated strategy aims to enhance both crop and soil management practices. By improving communities of soil microbes, soil health and crop productivity have the potential to reach peak performance. (Sponsored content)

ARA & Ag Retailers Promote Earth Day Year-Round

Apr 22, 2024

By working closely with their farmer customers, ag retailers deploy the best methods to ensure our land is cared for and healthy for generations to come. On this Earth Day, ARA thanks the good stewards of this planet who provide the food, fuel and fiber for today’s growing population. Read about the environmental stewardship efforts led by ARA and its members.