Agricultural Retailers Association

10/07/2026

President Trump's recent Executive Order provides welcome and immediate relief for farmers and agricultural retailers facing high diesel costs during one of the most fuel-intensive periods of the year. While temporary flexibility can help reduce costs at the pump, America cannot waive its way to long-term energy affordability. Lasting solutions require expanding refining capacity, reforming permitting processes, eliminating the Jones Act, increasing domestic energy production, unimpeded global trade, and supporting renewable fuel growth, including biodiesel and renewable diesel. ARA urges federal and state policymakers to build on this action with comprehensive measures that strengthen fuel supply, improve transportation reliability, and enhance America's energy security.

10/06/2026

The 2026 ARA Rising Stars are here. Honorees from ARA member companies are competing in the Fan Favorite Video Contest, sponsored by Atticus, LLC, for a chance to win a YETI Cooler. Watch their videos and vote through Nov. 6:

The video that receives the most votes by end-of-day November 7, will win a Yeti Cooler and Atticus-branded SWAG. Please follow the directions to vote for your Rising Star choice!

10/05/2026

Last week, ARA team members joined growers and community members at The Mill of Black Horse's open house in White Hall, Maryland, to tour its new 2,000-ton dry fertilizer facility. For nearly 70 years, this family-operated business has served its local farming community, and this investment in automation and precision shows how ag retailers are raising the bar for the growers they serve. We are grateful to members like The Mill for showcasing what it means to elevate agricultural retail in their local communities!

Congratulations again to The Mill on this exciting milestone!

10/03/2026

Last week, over 70 ARA members from across the country gathered in St. Louis for our Fall Board and Committee Meetings. Members heard policy updates, took part in committee planning sessions, and shared strong ideas to help drive ag retail forward. Thank you to everyone who joined us! We look forward to seeing you again at the ARA Conference & Expo this December 1-3, in Austin, Texas!

10/02/2026

Two weeks left to save! Early Bird pricing for the 2026 ARA Conference & Expo ends Oct. 16. Register now to lock in the best rate before prices go up.

Register Here:

Join more than 600 ag retail leaders in Austin, Texas, Dec. 1–3, for the 2026 ARA Conference & Expo—where Amplifying Ag Retail: Tech, Trade, & Transformation comes to life through insight, innovation, and industry leadership. This can’t-miss event delivers compelling keynotes, meaningful netwo...

10/01/2026

Less than a month left to lock in Early Bird pricing for the 2026 ARA Conference & Expo in Austin! Register by Oct. 16 to get the best rate and first shot at special events like the ARA Invitational, tours, and the Dinner & Auction to benefit ARAPAC.

Register Here:

Join more than 600 ag retail leaders in Austin, Texas, Dec. 1–3, for the 2026 ARA Conference & Expo—where Amplifying Ag Retail: Tech, Trade, & Transformation comes to life through insight, innovation, and industry leadership. This can’t-miss event delivers compelling keynotes, meaningful netwo...

09/28/2026

Your data is important. Learn how to use what you already have.

Ben Gist, Vice President of Intelligence Products at Farm Journal, will present "What Your Data Is Already Telling You" at the 2026 ARA Conference & Expo. He'll walk through simple ways to get more value out of the sales, customer, and operations data your business already collects.

Catch his session on Wednesday, December 2, from 3:15 to 4:30 PM in Austin, Texas.

Register here: https://ara.swoogo.com/agretailers26/begin

09/24/2026

Time is running out to book your hotel stay for the 2026 ARA Conference & Expo in Austin, Texas! Our discounted room block rate at the JW Marriott Austin starts at $295 per night plus taxes and is first-come, first-served, so rooms are filling up fast. ARA only uses Convention Housing Management (CHM) as its official partner for room reservations, so only book using the link below. The rate is guaranteed only through Nov. 9.

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09/22/2026

As ARA Board Vice Chair Mike Twining of Willard Agri-Services says, the ARA Conference & Expo is the only conference built entirely around ag retail.

See why for yourself this December 1-3 in Austin, TX. Register at aradc.org/conference.

09/21/2026

ARA was proud to recently host AFA Policy Institute students from across the country, giving them a firsthand look at the policies shaping ag retail today.

Investing in young people is essential to our industry's future. ARA is proud to work with the AFA Policy Institute and remains committed to connecting students with the people and organizations driving agriculture forward