Today's general session is sponsored by

ARA Management Academy Overview by Purdue University Center for Food and Agricultural Business.

ARA Board Chair Report: 2024-25 ARA Board Chair Amy Asmus, with Asmus Farm Supply, will deliver a report on the association and ways to get engaged.

ARA Rising Stars Award Ceremony: The 2024 Class of ARA Rising Stars will be recognized on stage. This award program, sponsored by Atticus, empowers member companies to reward top performers through industry recognition, unique professional development, and networking. 

AI Application in Agriculture Panel: ARA members Jason Minton, Taranis, and Ryan Raguse, Bushel, will explain how artificial intelligence (AI) is being used in the field or in the office today. Margy Eckelkamp with Farm Journal / The Scoop will moderate.

ARA Retailer of the Year Award Ceremony sponsored by Bayer and supported by The Scoop.