Retail Training
The Rising Stars Program provides ARA member companies with a valuable opportunity to recognize employees for their contributions to the industry.
This year’s award program theme is “Leading the Climb to the Summit of Success.”
An initiative of the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association, moving forward valid license holders can renew their license with CEC credits.
One concern cited is that USDA tends to aim too high with its August yield estimates, based on what the data shows from the past decade. The other concern is how strong demand will be, given corn carryover projections.
Corn yield estimates in seven counties surrounding the community of Bloomington indicate farmers there will harvest an average crop, at best. That’s counter to what USDA predicts for Illinois yield results statewide.
The industry investigates the agronomic issue finding it can be attributed to many factors including environment, genetics and rapid growth stages.
With nearly three decades of experience in ag retail, Cory Wermert has started a consulting business focusing on helping businesses and potential employees find their best fit in roles in the industry.
Both diseases are showing up earlier this summer than last year, according to Daren Mueller, Iowa State University plant pathologist. He says a new interactive tool from the Crop Protection Network can help farmers locate these diseases, and others, faster.
Live every Wednesday at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. central, the free weekly sessions will give CCAs, agronomists, practitioners, and producers with science-backed, field-ready insights.
As director of R&D and Innovation at Forge Genetics International, Emily Meccage has a lot to share about the breeding work being done for alfalfa.
There are more than 36,000 registered pesticide applicators in Illinois — of which 11,000 are farmers.
A decision guide will facilitate the understanding and implementation of the updated label requirements.
Retired Farm Credit Services of America CEO Doug Stark gives his advice for building your organization’s culture.
“This idea of ever going back to a period of non-compliance like we had, I don’t think would be appropriate or ever acceptable,” says Kyle Kunkler, director of government affairs at the American Soybean Association.
Here are the steps to complete NAICC’s Certified Professional Crop Consultant-Nutrient program. The NAICC CPCC and CPCC-I program are listed as acceptable requirements for TSP under/over 40.
Depth interviews can be one of your most powerful tools
Erin Mies and Kristen Ireland of People Spark Consulting offer insights on how to create process and equip people.
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a final rule, which will take effect July 1.
Without careful planning and placement of these structures, farmers risk losing the option for aerial spraying.
There are six new and updated continuing education seminars designed to deliver targeted, applicable knowledge contributing to the overall advancement of ag appraisal practices.
“The single most important tool to predict peak performance is a very well-developed job description,” Dave Mitchell says.
The ARA Management Academy is January 23 - 25, 2024, at Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona.
“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.
The 2024 ARA Management Academy will be held in Tempe, Arizona from Jan. 23-25.
Check the condition of the trailer as well as the tank prior to pulling out onto the roadway.
Lindsey Sankey, a marketing specialist at Co-Alliance, explains the new program, SEED, has the goal of resulting in long-term employment that is rewarding and fulfilling.
Brian Mason, who has been an integral part of the Asmark Institute since 2008 and assumed the position of vice president & COO in 2019, will take on the role of president & CEO.
Positive feedback is 1200x more effective than ignoring problems.
What if there was one tool to focus on using to achieve the best recruitment and retention?
What can organizations do to elevate their entire team’s performance? Dave Mitchell, Founder of The Leadership Difference, says the answer lies in your company’s culture.