| March 20, 2014 |
| WA, OK, CO Make Progress in Tower Marking Efforts |
While the FAA has stalled in protecting aerial applicators from the hazards of unmarked meteorological evaluation towers (METs), three states continue to make strides toward protecting applicators from this dangerous safety hazard. Read More |
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| NAAA Responds to AP’s Inaccurate Aerial Application Claims in Drones Article |
NAAA has responded to some wildly inflated claims an AP reporter recently presented as fact when she asserted that “radio-controlled drones weighing 140 pounds are cheaper than hiring a plane and are able to more precisely apply fertilizers and pesticides.” Read More |
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| Mississippi “Bee Aware” Flag Alerts Applicators to Hive Presence |
Mississippi farmers, beekeepers and applicators (including the Mississippi Agricultural Aviation Association) are working together to protect the state’s pollinators through the development of a voluntary Bee Stewardship Program. One of the programs components includes a yellow and black “Bee Aware” flagging system that identifies hive locations near fields. Read More |
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| Clock Ticking on EPA Worker Protection Revisions |
The final version of the EPA's proposed changes to Agricultural Worker Protection Standards was published in the Federal Register on March 19, giving stakeholders until June 17 to comment on the proposal. Read More |
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| Exhibitor Details for 48th Annual NAAA Convention & Exposition |
Believe it or not, we are already planning the 48th Annual NAAA Convention & Exposition in Louisville, Ky., this Dec. 8–11 at The Galt House hotel and Kentucky International Convention Center, and now’s the time for you to start planning as well! Read More |
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| Nominations Open for 2014 NAAA Awards |
The 48th Annual NAAA Convention & Exposition is still several months away, but it’s not too early to nominate someone for an award! Read More |
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