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This year’s 14 Rising Stars were selected from ARA member companies across the country for their leadership, innovation, and commitment to advancing the ag retail industry.

Spencer has been a driving force in ARA’s advocacy efforts through his service on both the Public Policy and Government Relations Committees over the years.

Its members serve growers across Iowa and Illinois. With more than 400 dedicated employees, the cooperative continues to build on its legacy of innovation, integrity, and service to the agricultural community.

Paul Neiffer provides an update on SDRP as well as ARC-PLC payments. Plus, are you aware the IRS has released guidance on new bank loan interest deductions? The Farm CPA gives a quick overview of that opportunity, too.

“Serving on the ARA board has given me the opportunity to collaborate with the leaders of our industry, understand the challenges our retail customers face, and help address those challenges to the benefit of ARA and our industry,” McMullin said.

With the voice of customer research, the Iowa co-op set out to become the supplier of choice with the goal of making business easy.

The event has a focus on leadership, innovation, and connection

The Dec. 1 sale in Sioux County not only sets a farmer-buyer record for Iowa, but according to Jim Rothermich, it highlights fierce demand for premium ground as lower-quality farms see more no sales.

USDA’s Brooke Rollins says the financial details will be unveiled next week. Some groups estimate payments could total in the neighborhood of $12 billion. “There’s people that can really use them. Everyone can use them…but we’re not getting real solutions,” says one Iowa farmer.