The ARA Fly-In paves a path for productive, educational conversations between the ag retail industry and the decision-makers in Congress to occur far beyond the discussions that happened on Capitol Hill.
The disruption caused by the dicamba vacatur is unlikely to be the only hurdle ag retailers face this year. ARA has identified this year’s public policy priorities that will steer its grassroots advocacy efforts.
After the EPA update on the Existing Stocks Order for dicamba product registrations, Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) president and CEO Daren Coppock applauded their fast response to the issue.
According to the EPA, the Eighth Circuit’s mandate issued on December 28, 2023, finalized the court’s judgment and vacated the EPA's 2021 rule revoking chlorpyrifos tolerances.
ARA shares opportunities for ag retailers to save on credit card processing, foster their knowledge network and improve employee retention with professional development programs and resources.
ARA members will benefit from the National Propane Gas Association's Administrative Compliance Experts handling FMCSA paperwork and filings, FMCSA audits, and training materials and training equipment guidance.
Through his work, Russell Taylor has focused on being an advocate for conservation practices in agriculture – partnering with several different organizations to change laws and draft language for the farm bill.
Pemberton was nominated for the award by his colleagues who recognize his ability to care for his equipment, his deep field knowledge and the guidance and consideration he provides.
The ARA staff awarded Twining because of his service as vice chair of the ARA public policy committee, his testimony before the House Agriculture Committee on the onerous WOTUS regulations, and more.
"Let us build upon the successes of the past, embrace the challenges of the present, and shape a future that ensures the prosperity and sustainability of agricultural retailers and their partners,” said Asmus.
“Each year we look forward to recognizing a new class of Rising Stars for their impactful work in the ag retail industry,” says ARA President and CEO Daren Coppock.
ARA honored Mid Kansas Cooperative (MKC) with its Retailer of the Year award in front of more than 600 attendees during the 2023 ARA Conference & Expo.
Joe Hodges received ARA’s highest individual honor during ARA’s Conference & Expo general session attended by more than 620 agricultural professionals.
ARA recognized Toby M. Hlavinka, president and CEO of American Plant Food (APF), with the ARA Distinguished Service Award during the ARA Conference & Expo in front of more than 600 ag retail industry professionals.
“One of the biggest commodities for the farm community is certainty or some semblance of understanding what is coming when,” says ARA's Hunter Carpenter says.
The 2018 Farm Bill is set to expire at the end of September. When Congress resumes, their top two priorities will have to be met before the Farm Bill becomes a priority.
“We want some regulatory certainty. Our members are not opposed to regulations in general, but they need to make sense. This is one of the programs that has worked," says ARA's Richard Gupton of recently expired CFATS
Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) President & CEO Daren Coppock released the following statement applauding the introduction of Senator Tammy Baldwin's Reliable Rail Service Act.
The ARA Rising Stars program, sponsored by Atticus, provides a vehicle for member organizations to recognize and develop their top performers with unique professional development and networking opportunities.
“ARA strongly supports Senator Peters’ legislation to reauthorize the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards program for an additional 5 years," says Daren Coppock
ARA joined a coalition effort to file a petition challenging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) waiver that allows California to establish a rule mandating electric or zero emission heavy duty trucks.
"The success of the ag retail industry is dependent on a strong and efficient supply chain, which is why the issue of transportation and supply chain solutions has been a top priority for ARA."
“The advocacy that the ARA does in Washington is very important for us to have our voice heard and have our collective voices heard with our partner companies,” Gates says.
“Representative Johnson’s unwavering support for the ag retail industry on issues related to addressing the nation’s supply chain challenges is why ARA chose to honor him,” says ARA President & CEO Daren Coppock.
Richard Gupton from the Ag Retailers Association came on The Scoop Podcast to detail what retailers needs to know about recent WOTUS, train safety discussions, non-compete agreements, and more.
While ag retailers are busy serving their farmer-customers in the field, the Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) is building on the momentum from February’s legislative fly-in.
“Gary has served on the ARA Board of Directors for several years and acts as an insightful resource when the ARA policy team reaches out for input to inform our advocacy efforts on a variety of issues."
