New York Governor Andrew Cuomo this week vetoed a bill that would ban the use of chlorpyrifos in the state, while at the same time ordering the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to immediately start the regulatory process to revoke its aerial and other uses. Read More

The World News Daily Report, a clearly satirical news site that attempts to be humorous, recently ran a fake news article about an inebriated crop duster. Again, the site is satirical, meaning it makes up stories to be funny.  The story is not true.  The article “reports” on a “crop duster” who accidentally dumped a load of manure over a town, covering cars, houses, and residents of the town. Read More

This year, there has been a flurry of initiative petition activity in Oregon. In September, the Secretary of State Bev Clarno rejected three anti-forestry initiative petitions 35, 36, and 37 for violating the single subject rule of the Oregon Constitution. The Oregon Secretary of State is granted exclusive authority in determining whether initiative petitions have followed the required constitutional process. Read More

Last week NAAA submitted comments on an exemption request from Moog Inc. to the FAA detailing why commercial UAV users must hold commercial pilot certificates.  Moog Inc. is seeking permission to operate a UAV over 55 pounds for commercial purposes with only a Part 107 remote pilot certificate. Read More

Hundreds of photos from the 2019 NAAA Ag Aviation Expo in Orlando are available for viewing and purchase from NAAA’s official convention photographer, Randy Thompson Photography. Photos can be purchased individually as 5” x 7” prints or you can get the entire collection on a commemorative expo CD for $30. Read More

Thank you to the attendees and exhibitors for joining us for the 2019 NAAA Ag Aviation Expo in Orlando last week. We are continually working to improve our education sessions, networking, trade show and the programs/services offered to attendees. Read More

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Thank you for being a 2019 NAAA member. We appreciate your support. As the year comes to an end, we hope you will consider a donation to support the National Agricultural Aviation Research & Education Foundation (NAAREF) programs, which include PAASS and Operation S.A.F.E., were designed and are succeeding in promoting safety and environmental professionalism to the aerial application industry.  Read More

We look forward to seeing you Feb. 13-15 at the NAAA and NAAREF Board Meetings. All meetings are open to NAAA members. The Westin Alexandria will host our February board meetings. The Westin Alexandria is a three block walk from the King Street Metro stop (take either Blue or Yellow Line), which is the second stop south of Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA). Room Block Closes: Jan. 13, 2020. Room rates will be higher after block closes and we cannot guarantee rooms after this date. Read More

Air Tractor Inc. is continuing a series of training courses designed to enhance the knowledge of aircraft maintenance technicians working with Air Tractor airframes and powerplant systems equipped on their aircraft. “Knowledge is power. The better a technician knows his or her aircraft, the more accurate, safe and economical their work will be,” said Brian Hahn, director of training and education at Air Tractor. Read More

In preparation for the upcoming holiday, we would like to remind you our offices will be closed on Tuesday, Dec. 24, and Wednesday, Dec. 25. In celebration of New Year’s, our office will also be closed on Tuesday, Dec. 31, and Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020. NAAA wishes all its members a safe and happy holiday season. We look forward to continuing to serving you in 2020! Read More

The 2019-2020 PAAAS Program is ready to help you and the agricultural aviation industry improve safety, application accuracy and professionalism. Four modules will be given at state and regional agricultural aviation association meetings this fall and winter. Check the NAAA calendar and make sure you plan on attending. Read More