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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.
On Monday, a U.S. District Court Judge handed down a decision preventing the State of California from requiring Prop 65 “known to cause cancer” labels on glyphosate products.
Paraquat is a non-selective weed control commonly used for burndown applications, and it’s effective on resistant weed species such as ragweed and Palmer Amaranth.
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.
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“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.
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) Conference & Expo is the premier event for agricultural retailers, distributors and suppliers.
ARA’s comments focused on the areas that have been identified by its members as priority issues
“The Seasonal Ag CDL program is critical to ensure ag retailers are able to provide the level of service its farmer customers require at peak times,” says ARA’s Richard Gupton.
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 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.
Organizations representing rural businesses say the Biden Administration’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate is not the tool needed to promote more vaccinations and could be damaging to the ag supply chain.
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 sent a letter in September to President Biden opposing the employer-enforced vaccine mandate requirement because of its likely impact on already-tight employment situations for ag employers.
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 has put together an engaging agenda with very timely topics—for example, the workshop, “Ransom Attack: Could You Be Next?”
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) announced today several promotions effective July 1, 2021, to recognize the ongoing efforts of several staff members.
“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) 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.
Since the chlorpyrifos tolerances have expired, chlorpyrifos products with food uses are currently misbranded, and it is a violation of FIFRA to sell and distribute misbranded pesticides.
Covering a full slate of round ups from DC, Richard Gupton, Senior Vice President of Public Policy & Counsel, joined The Scoop podcast to talk about everything from atrazine to infrastructure.
Hunter Carpenter, Senior Director of Public Policy at the Agricultural Retailers Association, came on The Scoop podcast to talk about powerful advocacy tools ag retailers can use.
ARA has been working hard to advance several policies that benefit ag retailers and their farmer customers.
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.
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