April 11, 2019 |
NAAA Now Offering Legal Services on Federal Transportation Laws to Operator and Pilot Members |
To continuously improve upon its service to the aerial
application industry, NAAA has entered into an agreement to provide
legal-consulting services to its aerial application operator and pilot members
on federal transportation issues. The agreement is with the Law Office of John
L. Wright, PC, out of Broomfield, Colo., and NAAA will provide up to one
hour of legal consultation to an operator and/or pilot member of the
association on federal aviation laws, including federal aviation taxation
issues and federal transportation laws. Read More |
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Fatal Ag Aviation Accident Tragically Takes Longtime Ag Pilot Bernard Rowland |
NAAA members and staff would like to express their sincere condolences
to the family and friends of Bernard Rowland II of Lasara, Texas. Mr. Rowland
was fatally injured in an accident Tuesday, April 9, near Harlingen, Texas. Initial reports
indicate the Air Tractor AT-502 Rowland was piloting struck a power line in a
field. Read More |
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NAAA Issues National Press Release Urging Safe UAV Operations Around Ag Aircraft this Growing Season |
With over 1 million UAVs registered with the FAA, NAAA has
reached out to local and national agricultural and aviation outlets reminding
UAV users to be mindful of low-flying ag aircraft as we approach the busy 2019
growing season. Read More |
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Book Your Hotel Room for the Ag Aviation Expo |
We’re still several months away from the 2019 Ag Aviation Expo in Orlando, Nov. 18-21, but it’s not too early to book your hotel room. Rosen Shingle Creek is a full-service, luxury hotel with impeccable customer service and top-notch amenities. Read More |
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Perdue Defends Glyphosate as Critical Ag Tool |
On Tuesday, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue defended
glyphosate while testifying before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture.
Rep. Andy Harris (R-MD) said that considering the many glyphosate-related lawsuits
against Bayer, the company could pull the product from the market if it determines
selling the product is not worth the legal risk. Read More |
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Enter the 2019 Environmental Respect Awards Contest |
Now in its 29th year, the Environmental Respect Awards
is the agricultural industry’s premier stewardship program honoring outstanding
work in preserving the environment through safe, responsible business
practices. Interested aerial applicators have until June 7 to make a compelling
case for their operation’s environmental stewardship program. The Environmental
Respect Awards program is open to retail farm supply businesses that store,
handle, sell, and/or apply crop nutrient and crop protection products. Read More |
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NAAA Seeks Ag Aviation Footage for Possible Peterson Farm Bros Video |
With
the 100th anniversary of the aerial application industry coming up
in 2021, NAAA has approached Greg Peterson of the Peterson Farm Brothers about
using their considerable song parody talents (and social media prowess) to
develop an aerial application-themed music video. Read More |
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2019 Award Nominations Deadline July 10 |
The NAAA Awards Committee has moved the 2019 awards nomination deadline up to July 10 to adjust for the 2019 Ag Aviation Expo’s earlier pre-Thanksgiving dates this year. The 2019 NAAA Award recipients will be honored Nov. 21 at the Excellence in Ag Aviation Banquet, but the committee depends on readers like you to nominate worthwhile candidates. Read More |
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$20K in Scholarship Aid Available for Aspiring Ag Pilots |
How does $5,000 sound to help someone pursue their dream of
becoming a professional ag pilot? Thanks to the generous support of BASF and
Thrush Aircraft, $20,000 in aid is available under the 2019 NAAA “Ag Wings of Tomorrow” Scholarship
Program to assist four aspiring ag pilots in their journey. Read More |
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Want to Win Thousands in Educational Scholarships? Enter Our Support Scholarship Contest! |
Attention, higher-education students: Don’t miss out on the opportunity to compete for a combined $3,000 in educational scholarships. The deadline for the 2019 Support Scholarship Essay Contest is Sept. 15. The NAAA Support Committee will award a $2,000 scholarship as top prize and Covington Aircraft Engines has generously agreed to sponsor a $1,000 scholarship. Read More |
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