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Current EPA oversight on UAV-applied crop chemicals will likely get more focused, and crop protection companies are in the forefront with studies to enable more efficient labeling procedures While regulations, or lack thereof, governing the use of crop protection chemicals applied by unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) vary widely across the...

On average, ag aviation makes at least one application to approximately 127 million crop acres, or one-third of the cropland in the U.S. Citing a study by Texas A&M, Andrew Moore, president of the National Ag Aviation Association says the industry adds $37 billion in yield to the five main...

Meet Ryan Cook, a young pilot who earned his private and commercial licenses by the age of 18. His journey into aviation started at 12 and led him to aerial application work, crucial for farming. Watch his inspiring story and future goals in aerial application: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAniAfd-SxY

Scott Aviation has shared an important update about the future of the business after the unexpected passing of its owner, Kyle Scott, on Sept. 5, 2024. A letter sent out to its customers stated that they had made the difficult decision to sell the company. “This transition was not made...

RED LODGE — In an effort to restore the natural beauty of Mount Maurice after a devastating 2021 wildfire, a coordinated seeding project was underway last week, utilizing a specialized aircraft to disperse sagebrush seeds across the landscape. At the Red Lodge Airport on Friday, a plane was buzzing through...

Air Tractor President Jim Hirsch addressed the Young County Republican Party on Feb. 10, discussing the employee-owned aircraft manufacturer’s history and how he sees its future. Speaking at North Texas College in Graham, Mr. Hirsch highlighted the potential economic threat posed by a proposed 25 percent tariff on Canadian-manufactured aircraft...

Take Your Air Tractor Maintenance Skills to the Next Level  Act Soon. Classes fill up fast. Join Air Tractor for one of their Air Tractor Maintenance Familiarization Courses this year. Gain hands-on training and expand your knowledge of airframe and powerplant systems, maintenance, and repairs. New courses are scheduled for:...

CAAA members now receive a complimentary subscription to AgAir Update as part of their CAAA membership. AgAir Update, agricultural aviation’s best-read publication, and the Canadian Aerial Applicators Association have collaborated to provide a complimentary subscription to AgAir Update for all current CAAA members. This subscription ensures all members are updated...

The AAAA board is highlighting an important legislative issue that has been a focus since the legislative session began in January. As noted in the January AAAA newsletter, HB 1198, introduced by Rep. Jeremy Moore and Sen. Jonathan Dismang, seeks to regulate wind turbines in Arkansas. While the bill primarily addresses wind turbine restrictions...

At AgAir Update, we’re always inspired by the passion and camaraderie of the ag aviation community, and Chem-Man’s Annual Photo Contest showcased that. With hundreds of submissions and thousands of votes, this year’s contest brought the dynamic world of ag aviation into focus. We’re pleased to present the winning photos,...