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ARA Applauds the Department of the Interior on Potash and Phosphate Critical Minerals List Inclusion

“These designations are a major step forward for American agriculture and supply chain resilience,” said ARA President & CEO Daren Coppock.

November 06, 2025 01:40 PM

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ARA Rising Stars attend the ARA Conference & Expo at a reduced rate where they will learn new skills to apply and expand their network among the top leaders in ag retail.

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ARA Announces Final Selection of 2025 Rising Stars and Launch of Fan Favorite Video Contest

The Rising Stars Program provides ARA member companies with a valuable opportunity to recognize employees for their contributions to the industry.

October 13, 2025 01:17 PM

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Rep. John W. Mannion Tours ARA Member Facility Growmark

Growmark FS has two ag retail locations in Rep. Mannion’s district.

September 19, 2025 03:28 PM

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ARA Coordinates 3 Successful Congressional Facility Visits for Members

The tours to put a local face on the industry, as strengthening these relationships is central to the Agricultural Retailers Association’s advocacy mission.

September 19, 2025 08:57 AM

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ARA and TFI Praise Trump Administration’s Recognition of Potash as Critical, Push Same for Phosphate

“Over half of all global phosphate production occurs in China and Russia,” said ARA President and CEO Daren Coppock.

September 04, 2025 03:30 PM

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GreenPoint Ag Hosts Elected Lawmakers At Two Sites This Month

Both of these visits are part of ARA’s coordination of congressional facility visits for ARA members during congressional recess periods.

August 14, 2025 04:22 PM

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ARA Announces Alex Enlow as Director of Communications and Member Experience

“I look forward to her contributions to our team as we raise the voices of our members in Washington,” said ARA President & CEO Daren Coppock.

June 30, 2025 05:07 PM

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Summer is a great time to invite elected officials to tour an ag retail facility because Congress is in recess through the end of August.

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Clarity For Ag Retailers: ESA Workplan Resource Revealed

A decision guide will facilitate the understanding and implementation of the updated label requirements.

March 24, 2025 01:10 PM

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ARA Updates the Model Fertilizer Contract to Address Any Trump Tariffs

ARA updated Model Fertilizer Contract with ARA member Faegre Drinker to empower the ag retail industry to better manage risk, collect e-signatures, and outline consistent terms and conditions for dealing with fertilizer suppliers or customers.

February 28, 2025 02:49 PM

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ARA Legislator of the Year Award: Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson

House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-Pa.) has received one of ARA’s annual Legislator of the Year awards. Here’s how he’s been supporting ag retailers.

February 26, 2025 09:01 AM

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