In March, ARA members are invited to participate in the annual legislative fly-in event–an opportunity for ag retailers to tell their stories firsthand to members of Congress and policymakers in the administration.
This late season disease is nothing to hit the snooze button on. “This is a disease you have to pay attention to,” says Dr. Nathan Kleczewski, plant pathologist with Growmark.
Greg Martinelli with Ag Sales Professionals shares the top trend in ag sales is solidifying your position as a trusted adviser to your farmer customers.
This is the premier event for farm managers and rural appraisers in America, and it will feature specialized education, discussion sessions and networking opportunities for rural property professionals.
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) has picked up a lot of its face-to-face activities, and like so many of you, we at ARA are grateful to have some things feeling more and more like business as usual
The 2021 season is not over yet, but NAICC is already looking forward to 2022. The year’s first and most exciting event is the 2022 NAICC Annual Meeting and Ag Pro Expo, Jan. 24-28 in Orlando, Florida.
The milestone at Rutherford Farmers Cooperative in Murfreesboro, Tenn. demonstrates the agricultural retail industry's commitment to safety and compliance
The CCA Conservationist of the Year Award recognizes a certified crop adviser who delivers exceptional advice and results, is highly innovative, is a leader, and contributes to the exchange of conservation ideas
The 2021 Farm Journal Corn and Soybean College kicks off this week and will take a deep dive into everything from cover crops and nutrient management and regulation, to create an environment for high-yield soybeans.
Hosted Aug. 3 and 4 in St. Louis, the event is organized by The Fertilizer Institute with partners including the Agricultural Retailers Association, The Scoop, and Trust in Food.
Recent high profile ransomware attacks on critical infrastructure are causing many in agriculture to take a harder look at the impact and prevention of these threats.
The frigid air that blew through the northern Corn Belt last weekend left its mark on corn and soybean fields. From burnt leaf tissue to blotchy, curled leaves, Missy Bauer shares these tips to evaluate frost damage.
Auditors are needed and ResponsibleAg is gearing up for the next Auditor Training Course for ag retailers and industry professionals, set for June 22-25, 2021, in Owensboro, Ky.
Join Mitchell Hora on a tour of Hora’s Washington, Iowa, farm. Hora, founder of Continuum Ag, will show some of his cover crops and field trials in progress.
Visit Danny Murphy on his family farm, and the conversation comes with ease. The veteran farmer and former president of ASA is passionate about the crops he grows and the methods he uses.
Farmers' use of conservation practices such as cover crops and no-till varies greatly across the Corn Belt. But in southeast Iowa, there’s a county with a long and widespread tradition of innovation and early adoption.
Trust In Food, a Farm Journal initiative to accelerate the adoption of sustainable agriculture, announces the completion of the first wave of regional conservation agriculture programming for farmers in five states.
Step outside on the Palmyra, Mich., farm with Jim and Jake Isley, and you'll step into fields of conservation ideas turned into reality. The Isley family is a regional ASA Conservation Legacy Award Winner.
The ag sector has talked about the (broadly) unrealized potential for Big Data for years. Frankly, it’s been tiring. We’ve seen a lot of talk about its promise when the infrastructures are in place to deliver on it.
When farmland draws a premium, you’d expect the soil to be in good shape, right? More landowners are considering fertility clauses in their farm leases to ensure tenants don’t suck the soil dry.
With renewed focus on no-till and reduced tillage, how can you experience the greatest financial and positive environmental impact? Do you have to cut back on tillage every acre to maximize the benefits?
With enthusiasm from favorable market prices at a high, many farmers are wondering if it’s time to consider corn-on-corn or soybean-on-soybeans. Ken Ferrie says important to understand the agronomic challenges of each.
By sharing his agronomic practices with fellow farmers, Swartz helps them identify practical, cost-effective ways they can enhance conservation stewardship on their respective operations.
The webinars will be the beginning of the NAICC Academy and will consist of a variety of topics relevant to our consultants, researchers, and quality assurance professionals.
Get the latest information and expert advice on pest management and herbicide resistance, deposition and coverage in a webinar brought to you by Take Action and the Soy Checkoff.
The purpose of Rising Stars, sponsored by Atticus, is to develop and hone their leadership skills while providing a platform for ARA and its member companies to reward top performers for going above and beyond.
From IFCA: This week is sure to be a busy one with ammonia application in central and northern Illinois. Here are a few reminders to keep foremost in your mind in working with ammonia...
