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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...

Summer skies offer picturesque scenes of white clouds on a blue expanse, and for many in rural America, there is an air show not to be missed. The Ohio Farm Bureau shares what it takes to be an aerial applicator. Read More at rfdtv.com

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission does dozens of habitat-enhancement projects at lakes throughout the state to boost angling opportunities. A recent project at Mike Knoedl Tri-County Lake will offer added food and habitat for ducks as well as the fish that use this 280-acre Calhoun County reservoir. Millet was...

As air travel picks up after more than a year of uncertainty, flight cancellations and low passenger loads, things are looking better for businesses associated with Valley International Airport, too. Sun Valley Aviation is a fixed-base operator, providing fuel for airlines, general aviation and the military, performing aircraft maintenance, selling...

If you want something bad enough, you have to just go for it, even if that means stepping outside your comfort zone and into the unknown. KayDee Mitchell has done just that. The 23-year-old from Dexter is an aerial applicator, or crop duster. It’s a field dominated by men. “I...