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Ashland Soil and Water Conservation District will partner with Fisher Crop Care by Air for coordination of cover crops to be aerial seeded. Aerial seeding is an exciting time for producers and neighbors as they enjoy the talented pilots who show off their skills with precise maneuver ability throughout the...

The Washtenaw County Conservation District (WCCD) has partnered with the Lenawee Conservation District, Monroe Conservation District, Hillsdale Conservation District and Scott’s Cover Crops LLC to offer a Cover Crop Fly-on program for local producers. Scott’s Cover Crops has been flying on single species and special blends of cover crops for...

NAAA has worked to secure permission from the FAA to use frequency 122.925 for radio communications between agricultural aircraft. This frequency is currently assigned to forestry management and fire suppression, fish and game management and protection, and environmental monitoring and protection. FAA’s decision means ag aviators can now use it...

Via Ag Web Heinen Brothers Agra Services and Kelly Hills Unmanned Systems have gained FAA approval for an ag drone test range spanning four states and 49,000 square miles. (Heinen Brothers) Heinen Brothers Agra Services, a provider of aerial application services throughout the Midwest, and its subsidiary Kelly Hills Unmanned...

The National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA) is the public relations advocate for the aerial application industry, promoting the important work of ag pilots throughout the year. NAAA’s efforts include providing external communications via press releases to agriculture and aviation media outlets, in addition to the larger news media; participating in...

Plane Cents Aviation announced July 5, 2024, that Brett Moore a resident of Show Low, Arizona completed the company's ag aviation program successfully at the company's training academy in Miller, Missouri. Brett's short term goals are to continue his education in the ag industry as he begins his aviation career...

Thrush Aircraft, located in Albany, GA held its first ever Thrush Family Day in June. The event was a chance for employees to show their families the ins and outs of aircraft manufacturing and what the employees do each day. Over 360 attendees enjoyed multiple food trucks, bounce houses and...

The most crucial function of a garment is to protect the human body from primary outer influences such as wind, rain, sunlight, dust, and mechanical influences. Protective clothing protects individuals exposed to life-threatening or hazardous environments during work. Aerial application ranks high-risk because pilots perform their tasks under drastic working...

Guy McClary’s roots are in central South Carolina. He grew up on a tobacco farm, and as the son of a multi-generational tobacco farmer, Guy was destined to follow in the family tradition. Guy’s father, J.W. McClary, was a WWII veteran and one of 12 children. He was born and...

The Kane County Sheriff's Office says they have received multiple complaints about local ag applicators over the past week, according to a post on their Facebook page. They say that while rural residents may be temporarily inconvenienced with the noise of the aircraft, their function is positive for local farmers....