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In comments submitted to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), ARA urged the agency to deny the petition from the Environmental Working Group
The award is intended to recognize the accomplishments of an individual CCA
Learn more about this initiative here (including a map of inspections and addressing actions at facilities that use the applicable substances)
Now, more than ever, it is important for ARA members to express support to your members of Congress by contacting them in a letter sharing how trade impacts your business.
Share your comments on a possible update to the Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) standard with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) by Aug. 18
Jim Wiesemeyer expects discussions on the farm bill to resume after midterm elections.
Submit comments on a petition from the Center for Food Safety requesting that EPA either initiate a rulemaking or issue a formal Agency interpretation for planted seeds treated with systemic insecticides.
In a recent episode of the AgPro podcast, Hunter Carpenter, Director of Public Policy at the Ag Retailers Association, shares the latest from our nation’s capital.
Today Agricultural Retailers Association President and CEO Daren Coppock praised an announcement by the U.S. EPA and U.S. Department of the Army repealing the 2015 Waters of the United States rule.
On Sept. 5, U.S. EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler announced a call for public comment on policy options that may promote market-based approaches to water quality improvements.
With just 39 legislative days remaining in 2019, the ARA is once again calling for congressional leadership in the House and Senate to support the passage of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement
ARA is encouraging retailers to submit comments by the Oct. 15 deadline.
The House could vote on the U.S., Mexico, Canada Agreement (USMCA) as soon as next week, according to House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson (D-Minn.).
The Pre-Conference Workshop topic will be “The Agricultural Trade Policy Agenda of the Trump Administration” and will be led by Ambassador Gregg Doud, Chief Agricultural Negotiator at U.S. Trade Representative.
“We are excited to have Danielle on board,” said ARA President and CEO Daren Coppock in a news release. “Her experience and relationships in Washington will be an asset to the team and for our members.”
“The data clearly shows a continuous reduction in accidents of regulated facilities. It is important for EPA to focus on compliance assistance efforts”
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the Fall 2019 Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions and Regulatory Plan which provides updates to the public about regulatory activity.
Representatives of ARA member companies John Deere, Land O’Lakes, and Topcon Agriculture have been appointed to serve on the task force.
Registration is open for next ARA Webinar.
ARA is reminding ag retailers they can submit comments on Water Quality Trading under the Clean Water Act up until Nov. 18.
As Congress begins the process of approving a five-year surface transportation reauthorization bill for years 2021 through 2025, ARA is calling on members to send a message urging them to modernize regulations
ARA is tracking several bans on chlorpyrifos products and use.
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) leadership recognized Tim McArdle, executive vice president at BRANDT, with the ARA Distinguished Service Award.
“Ron’s leadership within the ag retail community has led him to be widely known as one of the most knowledgeable experts in the industry,” ARA President and CEO Daren Coppock said.
The ARA Rising Stars program, sponsored by AGI Fertilizer Systems, is an opportunity for member organizations to nominate staff members to be recognized and celebrated for the work they are doing
In his remarks, Wells shared his plans for his term as chairman.
The legislation contains provisions related to alien farmworkers, including provisions establishing a certified agricultural worker status and changing the H-2A temporary worker program.
The team at the Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) aims to be the voice of the ag retailer in the nation’s capital.
The Agricultural Retailers Association applauds the House passage of the USMCA announced today because it will advance two of the most important markets for American farmers and agribusinesses.
In a letter addressed to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler, five members of Congress expressed concerns about EPA’s proposed draft guidance on plant biostimulants