| June 6, 2019 |
| NAAA Joins Letter to USDA Secretary Requesting Responsible Implementation of Disaster Relief Aid by Delaying Decision on Preventative Planting Payments |
 NAAA has joined a
letter, along with several other agricultural trade associations, seeking
to ensure disaster relief legislation is implemented in a manner that does not
harm farm service providers such as agricultural retailers, commercial
applicators and others who serve farmers
across the county.
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| EPA Officially Allows Year-Round Sales of 15 Percent Ethanol Gasoline |
 The EPA announced last week that it will allow year-round
sales of gasoline mixed with 15 percent ethanol, known as E15, just in time for
the summer driving season. Traditionally, gasoline is blended with only
10 percent ethanol except during winter months when it gets increased to
15 percent. The higher ethanol blend was only allowed during the winter months
due to concerns over smog at high temperatures, a concern biofuel advocates say
is unfounded.
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| NAAA Exec. Director Discusses 2019 Industry Survey on RFD-TV |
 The
agricultural media’s interest in the 2019
NAAA Aerial Application Industry Survey remains high.
That’s good news for aerial applicators, as the message continues to spread to
farmers, ag retailers and crop consultants that aerial application is as vital
to modern agriculture as ever.
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| Summer Sale: Get Free Shipping on NAAA’s Online Store with Promo Code FREESHIP |
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| Ag Aviation Expo Sponsorships Available |
 Join us for the 2019 Ag Aviation Expo
in Orlando, Nov. 18-21. Take advantage of getting your company name in
front of the expected 1,500+ operators, ag pilots and other attendees
directly related to the agricultural aviation industry through an Ag
Aviation Expo sponsorship.
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| Last Chance to Enter Environmental Respect Awards Contest! Deadline this Friday! |
 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.
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| NAAA to Exhibit at AirVenture 2019 with Air Tractor, Thrush, AgAir Update & AG-NAV |
 After three successful appearances at EAA’s AirVenture in 2016, 2017 and 2018, NAAA will once again exhibit at AirVenture this year in Oshkosh, Wis., July 22–28. NAAA has partnered with Air Tractor, Thrush Aircraft, AG-NAV and AgAir Update for this year’s exhibit. Both Air Tractor and Thrush will be providing aircraft for the booth and AG-NAV will exhibit their navigation system and accessories. 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? Four scholarships are available for aspiring ag pilots through the 2019 NAAA “Ag Wings of Tomorrow” Scholarship
Program.
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| NAAA Now Offering Legal Services on Federal Transportation Laws to Operator and Pilot Members |
 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.
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