News Release

ARA Conference Registration Opens with New Schedule

Jun 11, 2024

The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) opened registration with a rejuvenated schedule for its annual Conference & Expo, to be held Dec. 3-5 in Houston, Texas.

ARA Encouraged by Positive Momentum on Farm Bill

Jun 11, 2024

ARA President & CEO Daren Coppock released a statement on recent progress toward a 2024 Farm Bill.

ResponsibleAg Launches Newly Redesigned Website

Jun 03, 2024

ResponsibleAg — the comprehensive certification program that demonstrates agribusinesses’ commitment to environmental, health, safety, and security — unveiled its newly redesigned website at www.responsibleag.org.

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:

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. 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 Commends EPA Existing Stocks Order for Dicamba

Feb 14, 2024

ARA President and CEO Daren Coppock released the following statement following the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) update related to the Existing Stocks Order for dicamba product registrations.

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.

ARA Announces Service to Help its Members Train More Drivers

Jan 24, 2024

ARA announces a new member service to help effectively train more drivers to meet the Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) requirements set by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).