FARGO, N.D., April 28, 2025 – Bushel, a leader in digital payments and workflow solutions for agriculture, announced The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) now accepts payments through Bushel for its membership dues, giving ag retailers a secure, convenient way to manage these types of payments. All ARA members, including those already using Bushel,can now schedule payments for renewal or pay instantly—eliminating the hassle of paper checks and manual processing, streamlining their financial transactions.
“We want to offer members more convenient and secure ways to pay their dues. Bushel helps agribusinesses simplify transactions, and adding it as a payment method aligns with our commitment to supporting retailers with efficient solutions,” said Daren Coppock, President & CEO.
Bushel’s digital payments platform provides a faster, more secure way to transfer funds—especially important as check fraud rises and rural mail delays increase. Ag retailers that integrate Bushel payments unlock key benefits, including:
- Scheduled payments for renewals – Automate annual membership dues to avoid missed deadlines.
- Faster cash flow – Digital payments process more quickly than checks, improving working capital.
- Simplified accounting – Easier reconciliation and access to valuable customer insights.
- Enhanced security – Encryption-protected transactions that meet the highest compliance standards.
- Flexible financing options – Access to operating lines of credit through Bushel’s partnerships with ag lenders.
“This partnership with ARA reinforces our commitment to making digital payments more accessible and efficient for agribusinesses,” said Jake Joraanstad, CEO of Bushel. “By enabling ARA members to use Bushel for their membership dues, we’re helping retailers simplify recurring payments and reduce reliance on checks. It’s another step toward modernizing financial transactions in agriculture.”
To learn more about using Bushel to pay for ARA membership dues, visit bushelwallet.com/ara
About Bushel
Bushel is an independent software company based in Fargo, N.D. that provides an integrated workflow solution for agriculture. Bushel’s platform includes customer relationship management, customer and commercial portals, offer and hedge management, and farm management and advisement software. Through its wholly-owned subsidiary Bushel Exchange, LLC, Bushel also provides digital payment solutions to its customers. These solutions improve operational efficiency, deliver crucial insights, and increase flexibility, enabling grain buyers, processors, ag retailers, ag lenders and farmers to adapt and expand their operations. Bushel now powers more than 3,500 grain and ag retail facilities, representing more than 50% of U.S. and Canadian grain origination. Over 100,000 farmers use Bushel’s technology, making it one of the largest technology networks in U.S. agribusiness. Bushel also meets SOC 2 Type II standards, ensuring robust data security.
Bushel was recently awarded “AgTech Finance Platform of the Year” in the fifth annual AgTech Breakthrough Awards program conducted by AgTech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence organization that recognizes the top companies, technologies and products in the global agricultural and food technology markets today.
