Why a Better Farm Bill Is Needed Sooner Than Later By American Farm Bureau FederationDecember 9, 2023
ARA Installs Amy Asmus, Asmus Farm Supply, as Chair of the Board of Directors By Agricultural Retailers Association|November 30, 2023 Asmus succeeds Ian McGregor with The McGregor Company in the role and will serve a two-year term.
CropLife Retail Week: Farm Bill Expired: ARA CEO Breaks Down What’s Next for Ag Retail By Eric Sfiligoj|October 9, 2026
CAST Names Former USDA Chief Economist Dr. Joseph Glauber 2026 Recipient of the CAST Lifetime Achievement Award By Council for Agricultural Science and Technology|October 8, 2026
ARA Honors Mike Twining with Excellence in Advocacy Award By Agricultural Retailers Association|November 30, 2023 Twining was recognized for his service as vice chair of the ARA public policy committee, his testimony on WOTUS regulations, and more.
Ag Groups Cheer Court’s Defense in Science-Based Regulation of Chlorpyrifos By Growing Produce|November 6, 2023 The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals upholds sound science by throwing out EPA’s rule that essentially banned the use of chlorpyrifos.
The Costly Countdown to a New Farm Bill By Purdue University|October 22, 2023 The legislative calendar has spared little room for ag in 2023, with major conflicts dominating the debate in a divided government.
Mid America CropLife Association Elects 2023-2024 Leaders By Mid America CropLife Association (MACA)|September 23, 2023 New officers are President Jaime Yanes, Albaugh; Vice President Michael Lehman, AMVAC; and Secretary/Treasurer John Oesch, Nutrien Ag Solutions.
Mid America CropLife Association Announces Award Recipients By Mid America CropLife Association (MACA)|September 19, 2023 From the coveted Dean Roy Achievement Award to the Industry Vision Award, MACA presented several awards at its recent annual meeting.
CropLife America Turns 90 By Eric Sfiligoj|September 10, 2023 It’s not often organizations survive nine decades. CropLife America has defied the odds by continuing to evolve with the industry.
ARA, TFI Among Agricultural Associations That Are ‘Extremely Disappointed’ in Final WOTUS Rule By CropLife Staff|August 30, 2023 Several agricultural associations issued statements expressing serious concern about the final definition.
Xochitl Torres Small Confirmed as Deputy Secretary of the USDA By USDA|July 11, 2023 Torres Small has dedicated her career to serving the agriculture industry and the American people, says Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack.
New Legislation Addresses ‘Continuous Rail Service Problems’ Faced by Ag Industry By Agricultural Retailers Association|July 9, 2023 The Agricultural Retailers Association applauds the introduction of Senator Tammy Baldwin’s Reliable Rail Service Act.
Long-Term Reauthorization of CFATS Provides Certainty for Ag Retailers, Chemical Facilities By Agricultural Retailers Association|June 27, 2023 The CFATS program protects high-risk chemical facilities from the threat of terrorists and other criminal acts.
102 Groups Urge Congress to Choose Farmers Over Transnational Corporations in Ag Appropriations Bill By CropLife Staff|June 16, 2023 The letter calls out an appropriations policy rider as an “unacceptable attack” on the USDA’s ability to ensure fair competition for farmers.
ARA Commends SCOTUS Ruling to Restore ‘Common Sense’ WOTUS Rule By Agricultural Retailers Association|May 27, 2023 When EPA issued their WOTUS rule earlier this year, ARA remarked that the decision was premature.
ARA: Supply Chain Bills to Bring ‘Economic and Environmental Benefits’ to Ag Retailers By Agricultural Retailers Association|May 24, 2023 Agricultural Retailers Association supports vote to pass bills aimed at addressing ongoing supply chain challenges.
New Legislation Supports Ag Research on Soil Health, Increasing Crop Yields By The Fertilizer Institute|April 1, 2023 The Fertilizer Institute President Corey Rosenbusch has praised Congress for introducing the Advancing Cutting Edge (ACE) Agriculture Act.
TFI: New Legislation Supports Adoption of Biostimulants by Farmers By The Fertilizer Institute|March 17, 2023 The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) President and CEO Corey Rosenbusch has praised Congress for introducing the Plant Biostimulant Act.
ARA on Farm Bill Priorities: Ag Retailers ‘Vital to Nation’s Food Security’ By Agricultural Retailers Association|February 26, 2023 The Agricultural Retailers Association endorses the 2023 farm bill policy priorities announced by the Food and Agricultural Climate Alliance (FACA).
TFI Opposes EPA Proposed Rule on Air Quality Standards By The Fertilizer Institute|January 28, 2023 TFI does not support lowering NAAQS levels and instead believes that the EPA should retain the current PM NAAQS.
WRDA Is ‘Foundation for Modernization’ of Aging Water Infrastructure By The Fertilizer Institute|December 26, 2022 Congress has passed the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2022, a key piece of legislation related to our nation’s water infrastructure.
