News Release

ARA Joins More Than 350 Organizations to Voice Support for Existing Pesticide Law

Jan 12, 2022

ARA joined more than 350 organizations engaged with pesticide products in a letter sent to members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives that affirms these organization’s support the pesticide regulatory system in place today under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA).

ARA Applauds House Action on Ocean Shipping Reform, Urges Senate to Follow Suit

Dec 09, 2021

Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) President and CEO Daren Coppock issued a statement of support following the U.S. House of Representatives' passage of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021.

ARA Supports Senate's Vote Nullifying Vaccine Mandate

Dec 08, 2021

ARA supports today's vote by the U.S. Senate to nullify the Biden administration's vaccine mandate. ARA President and CEO Daren Coppock released the following statement.

ARA Concludes Annual Conference and Expo

Dec 02, 2021

Today the Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) concluded its annual Conference & Expo with two panels of industry experts and an off-site local ag tour. The 2022 ARA Conference and Expo will be held Nov. 29 through Dec. 1, in San Diego, Calif.

Agricultural Retailers Association Celebrates 2021 Rising Stars

Dec 02, 2021

Today the Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) recognized a group of emerging leaders as part of its Rising Stars professional development program at the 2021 ARA Conference & Expo.

ARA Installs Ian McGregor as Chairman

Dec 02, 2021

Today ARA installed Ian McGregor of The McGregor Company as chairman of the association during the closing session of the 2021 ARA Conference & Expo. McGregor succeeds Rod Wells with GROWMARK Inc., in the role and will serve a two-year term.

ARA Recognizes Anne and Meg Yargus with AGI Fertilizer Systems

Dec 01, 2021

Today the Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) recognized Anne Yargus Sheehy and Meg Yargus Steward of AGI Fertilizer Systems with the ARA Distinguished Service Award during the ARA Conference & Expo.

Valley Ag Named ARA Retailer of the Year

Dec 01, 2021

Today the Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) honored Valley Ag with its Retailer of the Year Award during the 2021 ARA Conference & Expo.

ARA Honors Alex McGregor, The McGregor Company

Dec 01, 2021

Today the Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) honored Alex McGregor with the Jack Eberspacher Lifetime Achievement Award for his legacy of leadership of The McGregor Company.

Agricultural Retailers Association Conference Highlights From Keynotes to Breakout Speakers

Dec 01, 2021

Today ARA concluded its first full day of the 2021 ARA Conference & Expo with more than 600 ag retail industry professionals in attendance.