
← CropLife Retail Week8 oct · 24 min
Farm Bill Expired: ARA CEO Breaks Down What’s Next for Ag Retail
In this episode of CropLife Retail Week, CropLife Editor Eric Sfiligoj sits down with Daren Coppock, President and CEO of the Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA), to break down what the Farm Bill expiration means for retailers heading into the lame-duck session. Coppock provides an insider look at the ongoing SNAP battle between the House and Senate, the realistic odds of passing a new bill before year-end, and critical industry priorities — including year-round E15.#FarmBill #AgRetail #CropLife #Agriculture #AgPolicy
00:00 - Introduction & Policy Landscape 00:41 - Farm Bill Expiration & Funding in Limbo 02:42 - SNAP Stalemate & Odds of a 2026 Deal 05:22 - E15, Farm Aid & 500% Russia Tariff Threats 07:22 - Harvest Diesel Prices & Dyed Fuel Road Rules 09:42 - ARA Annual Conference Preview (Austin, TX) 13:35 - Opposing the UP–Norfolk Southern Rail Merger 19:22 - 2026 Elections: How Congress Reshapes Ag Policy 23:22 - Wrap-Up & Feedback