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U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley met with ARA member Asmus Farm Supply in Rake, Iowa.

Sen. Grassley Visits Asmus Farm Supply in Iowa

Jul 25, 2022

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley visited ARA member Asmus Farm Supply in Rake, Iowa, on July 7, 2022, to lead a Q&A session with 22 members of the local community as well as to tour the facility.

Meet ARA Summer Intern Rachel Nelson

Jul 22, 2022

ARA is proud to welcome Rachel Nelson as an intern this summer. Rachel is from Seneca, Illinois, and attends Iowa State University. Read her message to ARA members.

ARA Partnered to Launch Farmer-Centric Research on Biologicals

Jun 28, 2022

ARA has partnered with Stratovation Group, The Fertilizer Institute (TFI), and DC Legislative and Regulatory Services (DCLRS) to launch “Biologicals: Farmer Value, Perception and Potential,” a comprehensive research effort focused on understanding farmer opinions on the current use, issues, and potential for biologicals at field-level.

Tim McArdle to Represent ResponsibleAg

Jun 14, 2022

A familiar retail industry leader is taking on responsibilities as a spokesman for ResponsibleAg. Tim McArdle, immediate past chair of ResponsibleAg and retired COO with Brandt, will serve as ResponsibleAg Industry Ambassador, according to Gary Vogen, board chair and vice president of Corporate and Regulatory Affairs at Yara.

ARA Celebrates Earth Day

Apr 20, 2022

ARA celebrates Earth Day and the ag retailers working with their farmer customers as trusted advisors every day to deploy the best methods to protect the environment for generations to come. Find aggregate data showing ARA members' commitment to environmental stewardship as well as an opportunity to get involved.

ARA Welcomes New Manager of Programs to the Team

Mar 08, 2022

ARA is proud to announce Leah Franklin as the new Manager of Programs. Learn more about her background in this message to ARA members.

ARA Joins Stakeholders Reaffirming Glyphosate Safety Following Court Arguments

Jan 10, 2022

ARA along with other industry stakeholders responded to court arguments with a statement reaffirming the safe and effective use of glyphosate, an important herbicide that enables conservation practices such as reduced field tillage.

2021 ARA Rising Stars Share What Leadership in Ag Means to Them

Dec 02, 2021

The 2021 ARA Rising Stars created videos telling what leadership in agriculture means to them. These Rising Stars were nominated by their company for their achievements and were honored at the annual ARA Conference & Expo.

Policy Panel: One Year into the Biden Administration, What's Next?

Nov 02, 2021

While President Biden was elected for being a moderate consensus builder, Washington is still full of partisanship, divided government, and policy decisions creating potential disruptions within the industry and overall U.S. economy.

Craving In-Person Networking? See You at ARA's Conference & Expo!

Oct 15, 2021

If you're like the ARA Board of Directors and staff, you have been craving in-person interaction, and the 2021 ARA Conference & Expo is the perfect opportunity to be in the same room as other leaders in the ag retail business.