Ag Retailers Association
Today on Farm Journal Live, sorting through the changing landscape for dicamba with Richard Gupton of the Ag Retailers Association and Dr. Bob Hartzler of Iowa State University.
In reaction to the ruling and its subsequent mandate, statements from associations and retail outlets detailed that effective immediately, none of the three products would be used, sold or distributed.
OSHA issued a memorandum detailing expanded temporary enforcement guidance on respiratory protection fit-testing for N95 masks in all industries during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“ARA will continue to defend glyphosate in order to ensure the product’s availability in the future. We have long supported decisions based on sound science, and that has been the case with glyphosate,” Daren Coppock.
On the latest AgPro podcast, Richard Gupton, Senior Vice President of Public Policy at ARA details what ag retailers need to know to keep their businesses running as smoothly as possible during this public health crisis
This is a new FMCSA emergency waiver that will help new CDL drivers seeking a Class A CDL. The seasonal drivers – Restricted Ag CDL – are already exempt from the knowledge and skills tests.
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.
Coronavirus restrictions have forced the American Farm Bureau Federation to switch to an all virtual format for their 2021 convention in January.
AgDay’s Clinton Griffiths hosted a forum with representatives from both presidential campaigns.
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.)
With just days remaining in the 2020 presidential campaign, farmers and ranchers responding to the Farm Journal Pulse continue to show a strong preference for retaining President Donald Trump.
A key ag policy strategist says that rural voters reversed the 2018 “blue wave.”
Even with a divided Congress, there are some issues Karla Thieman from the Russell Group thinks can still be worked through in the next Congress, but one of the biggest hurdles will be crafting a the next farm bill.
U.S. President-elect Joe Biden plans to nominate former Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack for agriculture secretary, according to two sources familiar with the decision.
As agriculture awaits confirmation Joe Biden will tap Tom Vilsack as the next Secretary of Agriculture, Washington insiders say Vilsack is a known entity, which would be a positive for U.S. farmers and ranchers.
“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.
With only 12 days until the Biden presidential inauguration, optimism is sprouting from some agricultural groups, with leaders saying the Biden Administration is taking an extremely proactive approach to agriculture.
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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.