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As I mentioned last month, my position with Chem-Man requires me to do quite a bit of traveling. Although I miss my wife and dogs at home, I do enjoy where my work trips land me. Believe it or not, I am currently writing this article while awaiting my next...

Clear communication can sometimes be challenging. What a person feels, senses, or perceives can challenge beliefs and reality. I am not trying to get philosophical; I am only trying to point out that perspective can significantly influence communication. I have had discussions about engines that have "shut down" in flight....

Editors Note: This article originally appeard in the November 2022 issue of FAASafety Breifing. Since publication, the new standards went into effect in August of 2023. By Tom Hoffmann, FAA Safety Briefing Magazine Managing Editor By now you’ve likely heard about the FAA’s changes to part 147 regulations for aviation maintenance technician...

In a Fly Safe Message emailed on Monday morning, NAAA alerted the industry that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) released a public service announcement to highlight potential terrorist threats in the United States in response to the war in the Middle East. While the level...

It seems to us that the Environmental Protection Agency is making a perfunctory effort to take comments on its new national herbicide strategy, leading us to believe the fix is in. In a court settlement with the Center for Biological Diversity and Pesticide Action Network, finalized in September in U.S....

Plans for a new wind farm in the Iowa Great Lakes region hit a major roadblock Wednesday night. Opponents of a proposed wind farm in the Iowa Great Lakes region credit a grassroots effort for putting a pause on the project located east and southeast of East Lake Okoboji. Emotions...

WASHINGTON (Oct. 18, 2023) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its final determination that emissions of lead from aircraft that operate on leaded fuel cause or contribute to air pollution which may reasonably be anticipated to endanger public health and welfare under the Clean Air Act. “The science...

MOSES LAKE — The Agricultural Retailer’s Association announced Wednesday it is encouraging public comment on a proposed Endangered Species Act herbicide strategy draft from the Environmental Protection Agency to bring the EPA's pesticide program into compliance with the ESA. Comments are due no later than Oct. 22. According to the announcement...

Texans will have an opportunity on Nov. 7 to vote on a proposition that would add language to the Texas Constitution that would, in effect, make it difficult for future legislatures to change right-to-farm in the state.    The proposition follows a Right to Farm statute previously passed by the Texas...

by Byron Yoder Maintaining the exterior appearance of agricultural aircraft is crucial not only for aesthetic purposes but also for ensuring the longevity and performance of the aircraft. Wash soaps and pH are crucial in preserving the aircraft paint by effectively removing oil, grime, and contamination while preserving the paint...