Modern Agriculture Technologies

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.

ARA Applauds House Ag Committee Vote on Farm Bill

May 24, 2024

ARA President & CEO Daren Coppock released a statement applauding the bipartisan efforts by the House Agriculture Committee to move the Farm Bill forward:

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.

USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack with Farm Broadcasters

ARA Applauds Announcement on Ag's Role in Sustainable Biofuels

Apr 30, 2024

ARA President & CEO Daren Coppock released a statement applauding the Biden Administration's announcement updating the Greenhouse gases, Regulated Emissions, and Energy use in Technology (GREET) model and including regenerative agricultural practices in the sustainable aviation fuel emissions calculation.

Rep. Miller-Meeks with Iowa Fly-In Group

ARA Fly-In Moves the Needle in Washington

Mar 19, 2024

ARA hosted more than 90 ARA members and industry leaders for a Legislative Fly-In day to discuss key issues impacting the ag retail industry with 120 members of Congress and their staff. This event is held annually in conjunction with the ARA Winter Board & Committee Meetings in the Washington, DC area.

Rep. Jim Baird recognized by ARA with Legislator of the Year Award

ARA Honors Rep. Baird with Legislator of the Year Award

Mar 06, 2024

ARA honored Representative Jim Baird with a Legislator of the Year award in part for his leading effort to promote the Increased TSP Access Act of 2023.

ARA Honors Rep. Panetta with Legislator of the Year Award

Mar 06, 2024

ARA honored Representative Jimmy Panetta with a 2023 Legislator of the Year Award for his support of issues that are important to the success of ag retailers, specifically his leading efforts with the Plant Biostimulant Act of 2023.

ARA Expresses Disagreement with Dicamba Registration Vacatur Court Decision

Feb 07, 2024

ARA President & CEO Daren Coppock released a statement expressing disagreement with the ruling out of a federal district court in Arizona that vacated the registration for over-the-top (OTT) applications of dicamba-tolerant soybeans and cotton.

Willard Ag to Testify Tomorrow at House Ag Committee Hearing

Feb 27, 2023

ARA is pleased to announce that Michael Twining with Willard Agri-Service will testify on behalf of ARA member companies before the House Committee on Agriculture during its hearing on Feb. 28.

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.