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Agriculture Department Proposes New Rule On Pesticide Application In Idaho

The rules that companies must follow when spraying pesticides in Idaho underwent review this...

Cover crop Air Tractors to work Tuesday in Holmes

The Holmes Soil and Water Conservation District will conduct its aerial cover crop program...

Police Jury Launches Air Attack

On Thursday night, the Acadia Parish Police Jury launched aerial application for mosquito control....

More farmers are using cover crops to keep pollutants out of lakes and streams

Crop-dusting planes were in the skies over Allegan and Ottawa counties earlier this week,...

Cover crops can help damaged fields

Many fields have been ravaged by adverse weather this year in Iowa. On top of drought and hail, a...

Aerial Applicator Business Flying High

Of course David Eby has a pair of gold-framed aviators dangling from the collar of his T-shirt....

Industry Mourns Tragic Deaths of Zoren and Joan O’Brien

Zoren O’Brien of Iowa, Louisiana, born in Liberty, TX on July 26, 1939, was tragically taken from...

2020 Mosquito Program Wraps Up

An annual mosquito-sampling program in Accabonac Harbor concluded for the season on Friday, and...

Passing of John “Wes” Addison

The Arkansas Agricultural Aviation Association would like to extend our deepest condolences to the...

Hughes County Commission Approves Changes To Wind Tower Siting Requirements

The Hughes County Commission, taking pages from Hyde County, has amended siting requirements for...

Planning for 2020 Cover Crops

With the harvest season fast approaching, Peoples Company Land Managers are working to finalize...

Don’t call aerial crop specialists ‘crop dusters’

Last August, Bruce Potter, plant pathologist at the Southwest Research and Outreach Center office...

Duke pauses aerial spray program following complaints

Angela Faye Martin’s husband Brent had already left the house to scout a future hike for the guide...

Vote Trump Plane Spotted Near Ballantine, Montana

Look up in the sky, it’s a bird, it’s a plane. A Trump plane to be precise. We got a...

Listen: Emily Daniel – Ag Pilot on the Shark Farmer Podcast

Take a listen to this podcast featuring Emily Daniel, an Ag pilot from New Jersey in the most...

FAA Proposes Airworthiness Directive for All Air Tractor Models

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Air Tractor Inc. (Air...

Discovery about spray droplets holds promise

It’s not every day when a scientific discovery published in the Physical Review Letters has...

Webbers Falls Community Honors Man Who Died In Plane Crash

While it’s sometimes hard for funerals to measure up to the treasured memories, that would not...

Weed & Pest will fight cheatgrass next month

JACKSON, Wyo. — Teton County Weed and Pest District (TCWP) is initiating its “Cheatgrass...

Environmentalists File Complaint Over Massachusetts’ Aerial Pesticide Spraying

Environmentalists filed a complaint Wednesday with state’s inspector general over aerial...

Essential Workers in a Pandemic Era

REGINA’s Perspective by Regina Farmer | regina.farmer@chem-man.com Wow! 2020 will definitely be a...

VIDEO: Misconceptions of Chemigations

Take a look as Nebraska’s Ryan Wells speaks on the misconceptions of the Chemigation of...

July 11 memorial service set for Culpeper crop duster Gene Kritter, killed in N.C. crash

A veteran Culpeper County crop duster died June 18 when the helicopter he was piloting struck a...

Idaho Dept. of Ag seeking stakeholder comment on pesticide and chemigation rule changes

BOISE — The Idaho State Department of Agriculture is seeking public comment from the agriculture...

Man facing charges after pointing firearm at crop duster

CROOKSTON, Minn. (Valley News Live)– One man is facing charges after pointing a firearm at a...

Tech Keeps Seed Production Field Employees Safe

Tassel time is go time for seed production field crews and fungicide application. For Joel Meyer...

Farr Air is marking 20 years serving the southeast

Farr Air opened its doors in 2000, flying a Weatherly 620B aircraft out of Lewvan. In an...

Corn School: Ground vs Aerial Fungicide Application

Should you go ground or air? That’s the question many growers struggle with as they try to...

VIDEO: Farm Air California

Check out this great video from AOPA on Farm Air in California.

Concerned About Food Security? Fund the FAA

There are many paradigm-shifting ways the COVID-19 crisis has impacted our nation. Among them is a...

The battle against mosquitoes set to begin in Foxboro, rest of Norfolk County

Not to add more worry in these coronavirus times, but treating wetlands to kill mosquitoes to...

AgAir Update and Dr. Stan Musick release COVID-19 Poster for Ag Aviation

In cooperation with Dr. Stan Musick, a regular columnist for AgAir Update, we have developed this...

Appalachian Power Announces Aerial Maintenance Plans

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Beginning on or about June 1, Appalachian Power will maintain the rights of...

UAS Operators Cautioned to Not Disrupt Food Supply Chain During COVID-19 Pandemic by Interfering with Low-Flying Ag Aircraft

ALEXANDRIA, VA – April 2, 2020 – As the nation enters the upcoming growing season in the midst of...

Business of the Week: Aero Applicators

Darrel Mertens bought Benson Aviation Inc from Russ Benson in the spring of 1984. At that time the...

Idaho Governor Vetoes Bill Backed By Crop-Duster Group Changing Pesticide Regulations

BOISE — Idaho Gov. Brad Little vetoed a bill backed by a regional crop-duster association that...

Farmers in the Sky – Mississippi Magazine Highlights Ag Pilots

In the March/April issue of Mississippi Magazine, ag operators Steve Brown, Shea Christmas and...

Past, Present and Future – Lane Aviation marks 75 year milestone

Lane Aviation celebrates 75 years in agricultural aviation. Here’s their story.

Campbell Aerial Treatment Of Bay Marshes To Reduce Mosquitoes

SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CALIF. – The County of Santa Clara Vector Control District is scheduled to...

FAA Seeks Information on Low Altitude Operators for UAS Rulemaking

The Federal Aviation Administration put out a request for information last week that seeks to...

Pesticide bill wins final passage as amended, House gives it unanimous support

The House has voted unanimously, 65-0, in favor of the amended version of HB 487a, the bill...

Tidwell Inducted into Arkansas Ag Hall of Fame

Several members of the Arkansas Agricultural Aviation Association were in attendance as fellow...

Cover Crops Play Vital Role in Soil Conservation

(ACES) — Heavy bouts of rainfall and strong storms created the perfect scenario for Alabama...

Montana Pilot Steps up as President of NAAA

Darrin Pluhar is an interesting combination of roots and wings, literally. Growing up on family...

EPA Finalizes Glyphosate Mitigation

EPA has concluded its regulatory review of glyphosate—the most widely used herbicide in the United...

Bill to Narrow Department of Ag Pesticide Restrictions Heads to House Floor

BOISE — A bill that would remove regulatory language and change the Idaho State Department of...

Panel Endorses Bill Adding Certainty for Aerial Applicators Facing Penalties

The Idaho House Agricultural Affairs Committee on Feb. 24 endorsed legislation clarifying the...

Bill Allowing Collective Bargaining For State Employees Passes Colorado House

This week, the Colorado House spent hours debating a bill that would allow unionized state...

NAAA, Along With Ag Aviation Helicopter, to be Displayed on National Mall for National Ag Day

AEM is set to take over the National Mall in Washington, DC on March 23 and 24 to showcase the...

Oregon House Approves Crackdown on Pesticide

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Legislation to protect Oregonians from the dangerous effects of the...

Ag Aviation Golf Tournament Donates to Miracle League of Arkansas

The Ag Aviation Golf Tournament Committee presented a $4,000 check to the Miracle League of...

Era Advises of Multi-State Power Line Inspections

From Jason Glynn, Director of Operations for Era Helicopters: Era Helicopters is currently the...

Oregon Legislature 2020 Begins

Oregonians for Food and Shelter, OFS is gearing up for an unpredictable short session! Next week,...

Workers, Idahoans Could Have Less Pesticide Protection if EPA Rolls Back This Regulation

BOISE — Federal regulations intended to protect farmworkers from pesticide exposure and drift...

State Hosting Gypsy Moth Treatment Open Houses

The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) is hosting 18 informational open houses for people living...

FAA Approves Rare Permit to Replant After Wildfires

Wildfire restoration got a huge boost in both safety and speed thanks to a recent FAA approval...

Montana Aerial Applicator Darrin Pluhar Elected 2020 NAAA President

ALEXANDRIA, VA – JANUARY 13, 2020 – The National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA) is...

NAAA Successful in Retaining Aerial Label for Seven Products Now Approved for Hemp Applications

Last week, the EPA for the first time approved 10 products for application to hemp. In September...

Six to be inducted in Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame

The Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame plans to induct six individuals for their contribution to...

New Crop of Agricultural Pilots Land in Inverness

Caleb St. Hilaire suited up and arrived early to the Inverness Airport on Friday morning and took...

Passing of David Duch

As many of you are aware, our good friend David Duch of Hazen passed away. Visitation will be at...

Ag Pilot Discusses Public Perception, Eyes Future

Nick Yoder says he occasionally deals with perceptions of people who are convinced his planes are...

On the Fly: Family Starts New Ag Business With Crop-Dusting Helicopter

When Brandon Lanham decided to learn how to fly, the thought of creating an agricultural business...

Herbicide Spraying Proposed to Curb Broom Plants in Small Parts of Mendocino National Forest

Mendocino National Forest plans to use herbicides and hand tools to remove and control invasive...

Arkansas State Plant Board Votes to Appeal Ruling

The Arkansas State Plant Board voted 13-0 Monday, after less than 30 minutes of discussion, to...

Aerial Spraying Planned to Prevent Gypsy Moth Problem at Lake Cowichan

The province plans to spray 231 hectares of central Lake Cowichan in 2020 to prevent a gyspy moth...

Ag Pilot Helps 2-year-old Missouri Heart Transplant Recipient Gets Puppy

Truett Palmer is a 2-year-old boy from Missouri, who has been battling issues with his heart. On...

Aviation Industry Stalwarts Recognized For 150 Years Of Service

Three stalwarts of Jamaica’s aviation industry were recently recognized for their contribution to...

Crop Duster Sprays Holy Water Over Cow Island, Louisiana

Here’s one from the “Only in Louisiana” file: In efforts of blessing crops and...

Ag Pilot Discusses Public Perception, Eyes Future

Nick Yoder says he occasionally deals with perceptions of people who are convinced his planes are...

Black Sand Granary Taking Cover Crop Planting to The Next Level

SOUTHWEST WISCONSIN – Led by Adam Kramer of Black Sand Granary of Patch Grove, aerial...

Planes Can Plant 1 Billion Trees A Year With Seed Bombs

Can nature win the war on climate change? Maybe with a little help from humanity. Using old...

California Announces Revised Proposed Rules on Agricultural Pesticide Use Near Schools and Child Day-care Centers

(SACRAMENTO) – The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) today released a revised...

FAA Issues List of Go/No Go Non-Prescription Medications

As we enter cold and flu season, the FAA has issued new guidance to pilots regarding what...

2019 Successful Ag Aviation Expo brings Ag Aviation to Orlando

The 2019 Ag Aviation Expo was a successful convention for all of ag aviation; held in Orlando,...

PowerLift Hydraulic Doors surpasses over 11,000 systems installed

For over 25 years, we have held quality, professionalism, reliability and service at the forefront...

John Deere and Volocopter Cooperate on Heavy-Lift Utility Drone for Agriculture

This first large agricultural drone is the result of a collaboration between John Deere, who bring...

The C-130 Weed Killer

The Air Force uses basic and specialized versions of the C-130 Hercules to perform a diverse...

Old Airstrip Gets a New Chance at Life Alongside Highway 6

NETTLETON – A strip of asphalt alongside Highway 6 just east of Nettleton that was vacant and...

Aerial Application Helping Conservation Efforts in New Zealand

DOC is planning a large-scale pest control operation using cereal baits containing the pesticide...

Diversity in the Garden State

When one thinks of New Jersey, images of busy highways, urban sprawl, Atlantic City and maybe even...

Local Man Honored With Prestigious Award From FAA

Denny O’Hara received the Wright Brothers Master Pilot award from the Federal Aviation...

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Gaetz Aerospace Institute Demonstrates Ag Drone Program to Students

This week representatives from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Gaetz Aerospace Institute...

Operation S.A.F.E. Fly-in a Success

Wednesday morning dawned as a dreary, misty morning to start off the 2019 CoAAA Operation S.A.F.E....

CoAAA Scholarship Deadline Extended

The deadline for scholarship applications has been extended to Oct. 17. Part of Colorado...

Nebraska Ag Pilot Gives Rides to Vets

It was raining on the day a pilot from San Antonio came up to Nebraska to give rides in his old...

County Officials Say They Are Working to Eradicate Mosquitoes

Feeling a bit bugged by mosquitoes since Tropical Storm Imelda? Liberty County officials say they...

VIDEO: Take a Virtual Ride in a Crop Duster

Read the accompanying story from this video in the October issue of Delaware Beach Life...

Weather Conditions Hinder Local Application of Aerial Spray Against Mosquito-Borne Virus

ARCADIA TWP. — Due to continued inclement weather conditions, the State of Michigan has still yet...

Three Anti-Forestry Petitions Re-started

Previously, we reported that the three anti-forestry measures, IP 35, 36 & 37, were thrown out...

Lincoln County Aerial Application Ban Overturned; Statewide Petitions Also Rejected by Oregon Secretary of State

Almost two years after oral arguments were made against the Lincoln County aerial herbicide ban, a...

Pilots Put Their Equipment to the Test

MOSES LAKE — One by one the pilots took off, circled, lined up on the bright pink spot in the...

Doing it Well

In the 1950s, Harley and Clara Wells settled into a small farmhouse just outside of Holdrege,...

Pilots Put Their Equipment to the Test

MOSES LAKE — One by one the pilots took off, circled, lined up on the bright pink spot in the...

200 Million Pounds of Plastic Recycled By Ag Initiative

Since 1992, the Ag Container Recycling Council (ACRC) has collected the 200 million...

Deer Tests Positive For EEE in Allegan County

ALLEGAN COUNTY, Mich. — The Allegan County Health Department confirmed a deer tested positive...

BLM to Conduct Aerial Weed Treatments in Sweetwater County

ROCK SPRINGS– The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) High Desert District will administer weed...

U.S. Helicopter Safety Team Warns About the Next “Bump in the Road” for Fatal Accidents

WASHINGTON D.C. – As the temperature moves downward during October and November in most of...

EPA, U.S. Army Repeal 2015 Rule Defining “Waters of the United States” Ending Regulatory Patchwork

WASHINGTON (September 12, 2019) — At an event in Washington, D.C., U.S. Environmental...

Hi-Tech Training

“We’re not teaching you how to be an ag-pilot. You already know how to do that” comments Jason...

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