Retail Industry
U.S. Representative David Rouzer (R-NC) is being honored with one of ARA’s annual Legislator of the Year awards. Find out how he’s supported ag retailers.
Erich Eller and the Forefront Ag team work with growers to conquer legacy using technology, agronomic advising, and an openness to try new things.
Leaders at both MFA Incorporated and Virginia Agribusiness Council are moving on. Here’s what’s next for the organizations.
With this year’s spraying season quickly approaching, there are a few steps you can take now to prepare for the busy months ahead. One of them includes preparing a kit of items you will need during applications.
Don’t let your business rely solely on visible metrics or gut instincts. With the right tools and strategies, you can achieve lasting success and growth.
Catch up on recent headlines from Landus, TalusAg, The Fertilizer Institute and Meristem.
While the new parameters for herbicide application add complexity, Stanley Culpepper from the University of Georgia says it is a challenge ag retailers, distributors, Extension and crop consultants have an opportunity to help farmers rise to meet.
As labor shortages in the ag industry persist, it’s a good idea to brush up on your knowledge of the H-2A and H-2B programs.
New Product of the Year runner-up RhizoSorb puts an emphasis on phosphorus sustainability from start to finish.
Voted by The Scoop’s readers as the best new product released in 2024, Awaken FlowBoost marks a new path for Loveland Products’ seed treatment portfolio.
NAICC has worked to strengthen and expand our relationships with members of Congress and multiple agencies such as EPA, Fish and Wildlife, Natural Resources Conservation Service, etc.
Stay in the know with these three recent headlines ag retailers won’t want to miss.
The Conservation Connector directory allows users to search programs by crop, conservation practice, and geography to help producers and their advisers find relevant local programs.
With food recalls skyrocketing, one might find it hard to discern whether they’re reading a current USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service report or a chapter straight out of Upton Sinclair’s 1906 novel “The Jungle.”
Growers are trying to figure out what caused missing plants in their corn stands last season and what solutions they can use this spring.
Register for this upcoming ARA webinar to understand the in’s and out’s of both the H-2A and H-2B programs for employers.
Catch up on recent headlines in the ag retail industry.
The layoffs were announced on Friday, January 17, and were effective immediately. Effected employees were said to be from multiple locations and job level.
Use these strategies to help farmers make the most out of their fertilizer purchases.
“The construction of a dry fertilizer distribution facility on the Ohio River is a significant commitment that we have been carefully considering for several years,” shared Richard Lloyd, President and CEO of Superior Ag.
Here’s a roundup of recent headlines in the ag retail industry you won’t want to miss!
ARA commemorates the career-spanning contributions of some of the legacy leaders in the ag retail space.
As 2025 kicks off, many managers are in the midst of financial projections and resource planning. Mark Faust says you need to ensure three key areas of strategy have been addressed before implementing tactics crosses your mind.
With a strong agricultural background, Dean Williams is committed to transforming ag retail through innovation and customer-focused leadership at FBN.
“The work on Capitol Hill is not finished,” says ARA president and CEO Daren Coppock.
Ken Ferrie advises farmers to plant no more than a third of their acres to a new corn product, if they don’t have significant experience with it. He says to bank on proven winners in the field for next season.
Catch up on recent headlines in the ag retail industry.
Montana operator recognized for professionalism, agronomic skills and continuous service to area farmers and community
As federal policy decisions tend to heavily impact rural industries, the outcome of the 2024 election promises to significantly shape the rural economy in the year ahead. CoBank’s annual report outlines what to expect.
The Illinois Ag Retail Survey has had two successful years of accumulating data, accounting for the 2022 and 2023 growing seasons. For example, entire application of fertilizer N occurring in the fall decreased to 16% (21% in 2022).