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The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is requesting nominations for individuals and organizations in Wisconsin who can offer innovative solutions to agricultural aviation challenges. The USDA is seeking experts and innovators who can improve the sustainability and efficiency of agricultural practices in the state. Agricultural aviation plays a critical...

Pete Mann was born on January 1st, 1957 in Willows to David and Jean Mann. The third of four children, he grew up in Glenn riding motorcycles. At a young age Pete knew he wanted to be a pilot and at 16, he took his first flying lesson with his...

  There are a lot of myths out there when it comes to pesticides. The aerial applicators' job is critically important to the global food supply, but does the industry sometimes take it for granted since they do it daily? While the average consumer is bombarded with misinformation and scary...

via FAA.gov   Section 556 of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act required the FAA to initiate rulemaking to extend the duration of Aircraft Registration Certificates for all noncommercial general aviation aircraft from three years to seven years. The FAA cannot distinguish between commercial and noncommercial general aviation aircraft...

What a busy time it is to be a vendor! The winter months are our busiest time of the year. It's always great to see everyone again and meet new people. I've been focusing a lot on educating our customers and teaching many classes at the conventions as well as our...

via WKKG.com A new rule for applying Restricted Use Pesticides, or RUPs, came into effect January 4. The previous rule stated that RUPs could be applied by individuals who were either fully certified or operating under supervision. Dave Scott, Pesticide Administrator for the Office of Indiana State Chemist, says the new...

This response pertains to the Jan. 22 column “ … discussions on aerial application.” Editorial Fellow Austin Wu referenced “talking to a representative from the National Agricultural Aviation Association” for this piece. I am that representative. We spoke on a recorded Zoom call. I provided him an overview of the...

If you have been through any PT6A class, you have heard the engine defined as a free turbine, meaning there is no connecting shaft between the compressor and the prop. You have undoubtedly heard that the PT6A is built on a modular concept. The two modules of the engine are...

Notes:  This first of a two-article series will focus on density altitude and aircraft performance. The second will focus on other factors such as rate of climb, angle of climb, and takeoff performance. _________________________________________________________________________________________ I like spontaneity, particularly when it’s well-planned. Safe flying often involves knowing what is coming our...

How do I know my meat and milk are safe? Why do farmers use antibiotics? Is animal ag concerned about antibiotic resistance? There are many questions and misconceptions about antibiotic use in animal agriculture. So, we’ll go break them down and clear them up. Are My Meat/Milk/Eggs Antibiotic-Free? All meat, milk, and eggs at...