| July 18, 2019 |
| Oregon Environmental Activists Push for Statewide Vote on Multiple, Unreasonable Pesticide Use Ballot Measures |
 Last week in Oregon, environmental
activists took the first step to have three ballot measures focusing on
pesticide use, including aerial application, put up for a statewide vote in
November 2020. These ballot initiatives include arbitrary notification periods
ranging from 14 to 21 days before an application can be made, and 500-foot buffer
zones for aerial applications.
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| Agricultural Aircraft have Arrived at AirVenture 2019 |
 After three successful appearances at the Experimental Aircraft Association’s (EAA) 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.
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| NAAA Comments to EPA to Support Aerial Application for Three More Pesticides |
 Last Friday NAAA submitted three comments to the EPA for the
agency’s re-registation review of pesticide active ingredients. The EPA is
required by FIFRA to review the registrations for all crop protection products
every 15 years to ensure dietary, water, environmental, occupational and
endangered/threatened species safety.
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| EPA Moves Closer to Rescinding 2015 “Waters of U.S.” Rule |
On July 12, the U.S. Environmental (EPA)
and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) sent the final version of their “Step
One” rescission rule that is part of their two-part rulemaking to
rescind-and-replace the Obama era 2015 “Waters of the U.S.” (WOTUS) Rule to the
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for interagency review. Read More |
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| NAAA Submits Comments in Support of Expanding Commercial Driver Pilot Program |
Last week NAAA submitted
comments to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) in support of
expanding a pilot program that allows commercial drivers between the ages of 18
and 20 to participate in interstate commerce. The current pilot program only
allows drivers between the ages of 18 and 20 to participate in the pilot
program if they have a military background. Read More |
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| World Agriculture Leaders Blast European Union Over Unreasonable Pesticide Tolerances |
At a meeting of the World Trade Organization’s Goods Council in Geneva last
week, more than 100 countries publicly criticized the European Union for
imposing unreasonable pesticide regulations on imported goods. A joint
statement released by several countries including the United States,
Canada, Brazil and Australia said the EU “ignored requests to complete
science-based risk assessments,” before reducing pesticide tolerances. Read More |
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| NAAA Ag Aviation Expo Booth Sales Opened Last Week with Success |
Attention NAAA Allied Members! Booth sales begin today, July 11 for the NAAA Trade Show. Join us Nov. 18-21 in Orlando at Rosen Shingle Creek, a full-service, luxury hotel with impeccable customer service and top-notch amenities. The location is prime—on Universal Boulevard and 10 minutes from the Orlando International Airport. Read More |
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| We Love Our Members! Check Out All Your Support Has Helped Us Accomplish |
 Renewals are now open! You will soon receive your renewal form in the
mail, but there is no need to wait! You can renew online today. As a
member of NAAA, you associate with the best and brightest in the agricultural
aviation industry and your support is imperative in helping us accomplish our
initiatives.
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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 Pilot Survey Report Released to Members |
 NAAA is excited to announce that its 2019 NAAA Pilots Survey
Report is finished and now available for members to download. The survey
revealed that the average age for a pilot is 47 years old. In the 2012 survey,
the average age of a hired agricultural pilot was 50 years old. The reduction
in age for pilots from the 2012 to the 2019 survey was also reflected in the
percentage of pilots in the 20-29 year old age group.
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| Putter Over to NAAA Expo NAAREF Fundraiser, It’s a Hole Lot of Fun |
 Help us raise money
for NAAREF and PAASS by wearing your loudest golf pants and participating in Putting
for PAASS, a fundraiser for the ag aviation industry’s premier educational
safety program. This fundraising bowling event will take place on Sunday, Nov.
17 from 6 - 9:30 p.m. at Rosen Shingle Creek. Registration is now open and is
required; the minimum donation is $110 per person.
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| Summer Sale: Get Free Shipping on NAAA’s Online Store with Promo Code FREESHIP |
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| 2019 Ag Aviation Golf Tournament Oct. 19–20 |
A
golf tournament benefiting the Miracle League of Arkansas will tee off Oct. 19–20
in Heber Springs, Ark. Join your Arkansas brethren for a fun fall weekend of
golf and fellowship while supporting kids with special needs. Read More |
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One” rescission rule that is part of their two-part rulemaking to
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Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for interagency review.){kind=small}
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expanding a pilot program that allows commercial drivers between the ages of 18
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