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The troubled 2015 WOTUS rule introduced by the Obama administration in 2015 to define which waters are regulated by the Clean Water Act was officially replaced today by the Navigable Waters Protection Rule.
As we head into spring planting season with so much going on in the world and local communities, here’s a handy checklist of items to discuss and plan with your retailer.
The EPA announced a method for conducting biological evaluations to assure pesticide registration review actions under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) do not jeopardize endangered species.
“Continuous flows of seed, fertilizers, crop protection and custom application are most important in the spring.,” said ARA’s Daren Coppock.
ARA has been working so the supply chain logistics for agriculture are included in the necessary exemptions for business to continue as it can.
The Agricultural Retailers Association provides the following update from D.C. regarding important exemptions for its members during the public health crisis related to COVID-19
A pioneer in the fluid fertilizer industry, in 1953 Glen Brandt founded the business that could become Brandt Consolidated. Brandt died on June 7 at the age of 94.
Today on Farm Journal Live, sorting through the changing landscape for dicamba with Richard Gupton of the Ag Retailers Association and Dr. Bob Hartzler of Iowa State University.
“ARA will continue to defend glyphosate in order to ensure the product’s availability in the future. We have long supported decisions based on sound science, and that has been the case with glyphosate,” Daren Coppock.
On the latest AgPro podcast, Richard Gupton, Senior Vice President of Public Policy at ARA details what ag retailers need to know to keep their businesses running as smoothly as possible during this public health crisis
OSHA issued a memorandum detailing expanded temporary enforcement guidance on respiratory protection fit-testing for N95 masks in all industries during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This is a new FMCSA emergency waiver that will help new CDL drivers seeking a Class A CDL. The seasonal drivers – Restricted Ag CDL – are already exempt from the knowledge and skills tests.
If this precedent is allowed to stand and become a common procedure, courts rather than EPA will take over the role of regulating pesticide registrations.
The polls showing a “Blue Wave” seemed to have crashed into a “Red Dam.” It also shows most political pollsters are less accurate than the local weatherman.
On Thursday, October 29, EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler announced a finalized update to requirements for the pesticide application exclusion zone (AEZ.)
“His leadership inspired leadership,” said Jean Payne, president of the Illinois Fertilizer & Chemical Association as she reflected on working with Ford West on the Asmark board.
With spring comes a renewed excitement for many—or a busy planting season as an ag retailer working tirelessly as the farmer’s trusted adviser.
ARA’s comments focused on the areas that have been identified by its members as priority issues
“I’m hopeful, based on Administrator Regan’s track record and statements, that science will rule the day as EPA reviews this rule,” says ARA’s Daren Coppock.
“Infrastructure has really taken the front burner here lately,” says Hunter Carpenter with Ag Retailers Association. “Infrastructure week has turned into the infrastructure quarter.”
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) announced today several promotions effective July 1, 2021, to recognize the ongoing efforts of several staff members.
ARA supported the bipartisan infrastructure bill for two reasons: (1) it is bipartisan, and (2) it goes directly to physical infrastructure investments that improve U.S. transportation competitiveness.
ARA chair Rod Wells: “I am confident that mitigating supply chain disruptions in our industry and working to lessen regulatory burdens that hinder production, will significantly contribute to a burgeoning economy.”
“ARA is extremely disappointed in the decision to revoke all tolerances for chlorpyrifos. This product has been an essential tool for growers...” says ARA’s Daren Coppock.
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) supports the Dec. 8 vote by the U.S. Senate to nullify the Biden administration’s vaccine mandate.
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The ag groups are of a position such labeling and regulations should be: durable, predictable, science-based and not fluctuate between administrations.
ARA’s Richard Gupton joins the podcast to talk about legislation and court cases with effects on movement of grain and fertilizer, ag exports and global fertilizer supplies.
ARA has been working hard to advance several policies that benefit ag retailers and their farmer customers.