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In the aerial application industry - or modern farming in general - people have questions. Sometimes they have misperceptions. In a world where misinformation swirls the internet, what are the facts and how do we combat the information that’s not true? We all probably have that one friend or relative...

For over 40 years, Rick Reed has been the voice of agricultural aviation in the state of Illinois.  Raised on a farm in Ashmore, Illinois, Reed earned a degree in Agricultural Economics from the University of Illinois in 1970.  He then served as a U.S. Army Field Artillery Officer until...

A Coroner has recommended “visual aids” on remote power lines as a way to help stop a repeat of a fatal air crash that killed two Gisborne men in 2016. Topdressing pilot George Peter Anderson, 36, and passenger and trainee loader Robert Solouota, 49, died in a light aircraft accident...

A Coroner has recommended “visual aids” on remote power lines as a way to help stop a repeat of a fatal air crash that killed two Gisborne men in 2016. Topdressing pilot George Peter Anderson, 36, and passenger and trainee loader Robert Solouota, 49, died in a light aircraft accident...

Like father, like son. Des Neill never had any expectations his son Ryan would follow in his footsteps in the agricultural aviation industry and inherit his interest in farming. All he cared about was that he was happy. But having watched his father grow Otago Airspread — the business Des...

Botucatu - SP, October 1st, 2021 – Embraer's agricultural aviation division ended September with a total of 50 Ipanema EMB-203 aircraft sold throughout the year to date. This is double the total sold in 2020. The increase in orders reflects the strong performance of Brazil’s agribusiness sector and confidence among...

A Denver pilot says he’s successfully tested an app that can detect drones that might conflict with aircraft. Drone Traffic CEO Rick Zelenka said the test was conducted at Platte Valley Airport in Hudson, Colorado, and was the result of a NASA-funded contract to develop a drone detection system for aircraft. “It spots...

AgAir Update and agriculture advocate Michelle Miller, aka “The Farm Babe” team up to bring readers a monthly column that sets the record straight on agricultural and environmental myths and misconceptions.  Each month, Michelle will highlight a hot-button topic common in agriculture misinformation, and expand on the truth. Every article will...

During the Trump administration, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed several bans on pesticide paraquat. One of the more standout proposals was ending the aerial application of the substance. Nothing much came of these. In fact, environmental regulations under that administration eased overall. That’s to be expected: historically, Democrats favor...

Wilbur-Ellis hosted a showing of Disney’s “Planes” for Richland-Wilkin Kinship mentors and mentees Wednesday evening, Sept. 15 at Harry Stern Airport, Wahpeton. Wilbur-Ellis Agribusiness pilot Eric Klindt said he and long-time friend and director of Kinship Rebekah Christensen got the idea for the event after the company had cleaned and...