“America’s agricultural retailers and growers continue to face high fuel costs and tight margins,” said ARA President & CEO Daren Coppock. “This commonsense relief will help them stay productive and profitable at a critical time of year.”
“ARA commends Chairman G.T. Thompson for his leadership in advancing the 2026 Farm Bill and for his commitment to providing long term certainty for America’s farmers, ranchers, and agricultural supply chain partners,” said ARA President & CEO, Daren Coppock.
“ARA advocated for included measures such as the preservation of the Section 199A deduction, bolstering of the farm safety net, investments in ag research, and numerous conservation initiatives,” said ARA’s Richard Gupton.
The ARA staff awarded Caldwell because of his engagement on ARA’s Public Policy Committee, shaping legislation and policy to support ag retailers’ needs nationwide.
