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Questions Remain on EPA Cancellation Order

Published June 12, 2020

The Agricultural Retailers Association is corresponding with the Environmental Protection Agency seeking clarification about the dicamba cancellation order. CEO Daren Coppock said there has been no feedback about compliance. "We've asked the EPA questions about pre-paying inventory and those kinds…

Ag Retailers Prepare for Spring Planting

Published March 27, 2020

Spring planting preparation for retailers could get more complicated this year. According to Agricultural Retailers Association President and CEO Daren Coppock, restrictions related to the coronavirus are making an impact. "We've been working on lots of transportation-related issues, people that…

Peterson Recognized by Ag Retailers Association

Published February 11, 2020

House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson was recognized as the Agricultural Retailers Association’s Legislator of the Year. ARA President and CEO Darren Coppock says Congressman Peterson received the award for his leadership in passing multiple farm bills that support America’s…

Sikes Joins Agricultural Retailers Association

Published October 29, 2019

Danielle Sikes is the new Director of Public Policy for the Agricultural Retailers Association. Sikes previously served as the Director of Congressional Relations for the National Pork Producers Council.

Ag Retailers Seek a Long-Term Solution for Tough Times

Published June 5, 2019

The Agricultural Retailers Association says the recently passed disaster aid bill will harm agricultural retailers. ARA wants the USDA to delay the prevent planting date in affected states, but it isn't likely to happen. ARA Director of Public Policy Hunter…

Disaster Aid Challenges Ag Retailers

Published June 4, 2019

The recently passed disaster aid bill will provide relief to those impacted by natural disasters, but it will also harm agricultural retailers. That’s according to a letter sent to the USDA from the Agricultural Retailers Association. ARA CEO Daren Coppock…

A Complicated Issue

Published May 9, 2018

Agricultural Retailers Association Senior Vice-President for Public Policy, Richard Gupton, says the electronic logging device issue makes the fertilizer shortage more challenging for farmers. “It’s a logistical issue of getting trucks through in a timely way at terminals, filled up…

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Questions Remain on EPA Cancellation Order

Ag Retailers Prepare for Spring Planting

Peterson Recognized by Ag Retailers Association

Sikes Joins Agricultural Retailers Association

Ag Retailers Seek a Long-Term Solution for Tough Times

Disaster Aid Challenges Ag Retailers

A Complicated Issue

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