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Surprisingly enough, successful ag flying is not so much dependent upon precise aircraft handling, although that is a huge priority. Instead, it is in making safe and effective decisions in dealing with the issues an ag pilot faces on every flight. To that end, one phrase I recall from an...

CLARA CITY, Minn. -- Even after his passing, a western Minnesota veteran is having a big impact on others. Thirty-four-year-old Derek DuHoux died last week, nine days after the cropduster plane he was flying crashed near the town of Clara City. But as John Lauritsen shows us, Derek's memory lives on...

AgAir Update Founder Bill Lavender was nominated Thursday, August 10th, 2024, as one of ten candidates put forward to be inducted into the Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame. Each candidate for the Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame is nominated based on their "outstanding and lasting contributions to the advancement of...

DECATUR — The sun isn't the only yellow object filling the summer sky in Central Illinois. Agricultural aircraft are swooping over farm fields throughout the region. Steve Adams is the owner of Adams Aerial Solutions in Decatur. “We’re making noise and flying fast,” he said. The job of agricultural aircraft consists of aerial...

Grant Erling Lane, a prominent agricultural aviator, passed away at his home in Richmond, Texas on July 12, 2023 surrounded by his wife and children. Born May 3, 1954 in Rosenberg, Texas, he was 69 years old. ​ Grant’s passion to fly began at the age of 4. Despite initial...

Over the past three decades, the landscape of agricultural aviation has undergone a remarkable transformation. From its early days of radial and piston engine airplanes, we now witness the predominance of advanced agricultural aircraft. The shift to more powerful turbine engines has undoubtedly improved performance but has also led to...

SHERIDAN — For many ecosystems, invasive plant species can prove detrimental, killing off native vegetation. The U.S. Forest Service aims to cut back some invasive plant species on approximately 5,310 acres of the Bighorn National Forest this summer to promote the growth of native grasses in a variety of locations...

Regardless of the increased amount of moisture we've received this year, Oxarart says that the testing they have done this season shows that the levels of mosquitos has stayed about average. He tells us that they've spent about three hours spreading the treatment in areas, starting from Stead Airport and...

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

With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of Grant Lane today. May everyone’s prayers lift up the Lane Aviation, Inc. family during this difficult time. Over 30 years of friendship make this post one of the most difficult. Godspeed, Grant, blue sky and tailwinds my friend. In lieu of...