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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.

ARA member Drexel Chemical Company previously estimated the new EPA requirements will cause paraquat pricing to increase as high as 50 percent.

Jim Wiesemeyer expects discussions on the farm bill to resume after midterm elections.

The Agricultural Retailers Association, American Society of Agronomy, Environmental Defense Fund and Field to Market have teamed up to equip trusted farmer advisers tools and resources.

Fourteen participants attended the first-ever ENGAGE training in October. The event included one-on-one and small group sessions to use values-based messages to respond to even the toughest questions.

Of the imported formulated products, 1/3 of herbicides, 1/3 of insecticides and about 5% of fungicides are sourced from China. For AIs, all imported glyphosate, 50% of dicamba, and 50% of 2,4-D are sourced from China.

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.).

This committee provides independent policy advice, information and recommendations to the EPA Administrator on various environmental policies that are important to agriculture and rural communities.

“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.”