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June 14, 2012
Illinois Corn Growers Association urges a swift passage of the 2012 Farm Bill and opposes any amendments that cut crop insurance.
June 11, 2012
The Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012, a.k.a. the Farm Bill, now heads to the full Senate floor for debate and amendments after passing a Senate vote last week.
June 11, 2012
Donnie Taylor will be responsible for the Agricultural Retailers Association's membership development and recruitment and management of the Member Services Committee.
June 7, 2012
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) addressed seven essential priorities included in the legislation that directly impact ARA members and their rural communities.
May 25, 2012
After being adopted with a 16-5 vote by the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, the 2012 Farm Bill has officially hit the Senate floor.
May 24, 2012
Nebraska Agriculture Director Greg Ibach urges Congress to "take the steps necessary to move farm bill legislation forward."
May 17, 2012
CropLife America recently held its National Policy Conference, which brought together a varied group of individuals to discuss issues surrounding the 2012 Farm Bill.
May 17, 2012
As anticipation for the passage of the 2012 Farm Bill begins to build, there are many critical parts in the legislation that need to be understood.
May 16, 2012
Limited Hours of Service exemption granted in October 2010 set to expire if House and Senate surface transportation bill conferees do not come to an agreement.
May 9, 2012
The Agricultural Retailers Association throws its support behind bipartisan bill proposed to save retailers money while limiting retailer liabilities.
April 30, 2012
The 2012 Farm Bill is estimated to save nearly $25 billion over a 10-year period by making considerable cuts to conservation programs, crop subsidies and nutrition programs.
April 30, 2012
"Misguided rule proposal" regarding farm employment of minors has been withdrawn following overwhelming grassroots support in opposition to the regulation.
April 19, 2012
U.S. senator's former staff member, BASF rep to give Syngenta an experienced voice in Washington.
April 17, 2012
The Fertilizer Institute, the Agricultural Nutrient Policy Council, and the U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance issue statements on the Environmental Working Group's report.
April 17, 2012
The Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration plans to amend definition of a "tank vehicle" and is seeking public comments.
April 16, 2012
New additions to ARA staff will serve as strong advocates on a variety of issues of critical importance to agricultural retailers.
April 10, 2012
Six trade associations stand with the EPA in its implementation of the requirements under the Renewable Fuel Standard 2012 final rule.
April 9, 2012
Annual two-day spring conference addresses science and regulatory issues impacting the crop protection industry, as well as the latest advancements in precision agriculture.
April 5, 2012
Critical crop protection herbicide – already banned throughout Europe – is again underfire in the U.S as legislation H.R. 4318 is reintroduced.
April 3, 2012
Legislation reduces farm program complexity and strengthens the federal crop insurance program as part of the new Farm Bill.
