Agricultural Retailers Association
ARA Backs White House Order to Secure Phosphorus and Glyphosate Supply Chains
ARA supports executive order strengthening domestic phosphorus and glyphosate supplies, reinforcing supply chain stability for U.S. farmers.
ARA Honors Industry Leaders Brooke McMullin and Dr. Ulrich (Bob) Trogele at Annual Conference
ARA celebrates industry excellence by honoring Brooke McMullin and Dr. Bob Trogele for leadership and lifelong service.
GROWMARK’s Chuck Spencer Honored with ARA’s Excellence in Advocacy Award
The award recognizes outstanding leadership and commitment to advancing sound public policy on behalf of the ag retail industry.
Agriculture Leaders Praise Potash’s Inclusion on Critical Minerals List, Urge Addition of Phosphate
ARA and TFI applaud potash’s critical mineral status, urging swift action to add phosphate to ensure food security and stable supply chains.
Agricultural Industry Leaders Debut ESA Workplan Resource
The new ESA Pesticide user guide is a flowchart that provides clarity on new label language so retailers and their customers can comply with new regulations.
Farm Bill, Ag Labor Among ARA’s 2025 Public Policy Priorities
The 2025 public policy priorities that will steer the association’s advocacy efforts with federal legislators and regulators on behalf of ag retailers.
ARA Applauds Trump Administration’s Tariff Postponement and Reduction for Canadian Potash
Given that the U.S. sources over 85% of its potash from Canada, this exemption is crucial to prevent supply disruptions.
ARA and TFI: Fertilizer Imports From Canada Should Be Exempt From Tariffs
The organizations request the Trump administration to provide a strategic carve out from the tariffs.
ARA Honors Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson with Legislator of the Year Award
Rep. Thompson’s leadership has promoted policies that help to protect ARA member companies’ freedom to operate profitably,
ARA Urges Congress to Fund Agriculture in Year-End Continuing Resolution
Congress needs to recognize the critical role payments to growers play in sustaining the entire supply chain.
ARA Concludes Annual Conference and Expo
The annual conference concluded with an inspirational astronaut speaker and an off-site tour of the Houston Ship Channel, a major U.S. port in the U.S. ag supply chain.
ARA Honors Ernie Chappell with Lifetime Achievement Award
The founder of EFC Systems has been honored with the Jack Eberspacher Lifetime Achievement Award for his decades of leadership in ag retail.
ARA Celebrates Ag Retail’s 2024 Rising Stars
The Agricultural Retailers Association recognized a group of top performers and emerging leaders as part of its Rising Stars award program.
ARA Keynote: AI Is a ‘Catalyst for Innovation’ in Agriculture
ARA Keynote Speaker Ranveer Chandra with Microsoft offered a groundbreaking exploration of how AI is reshaping agriculture.
Buttonwillow Warehouse Co. Named ARA Retailer of the Year
The CropLife 100 retailer believes the keys to success lie in three core values: integrity, community, and innovation.
GROWMARK’s Rod Wells Honored With ARA’s Distinguished Service Award
Rod exemplifies dedication to both ARA and the ag retail community in extraordinary ways, says ARA President and CEO Daren Coppock.
ARA Honors Rep. Panetta with Legislator of the Year Award
Each year, ARA recognizes top legislators who have championed the issues of importance to agriculture and agriculture suppliers.
ARA Announces Service to Help its Members Train More Drivers
ARA flagged a need for training resources to help its member companies safely and quickly train new drivers.
Next Gen Workforce, Crisis Management Among Topics Discussed at ARA Conference Sessions
ARA concluded its first full day of the 2023 meeting with more than 600 ag retail industry professionals in attendance.