February 8, 2024

NAAA Targets Hundreds of Thousands of Nationwide Ag Retailers & Farmers with 2024 Articles and Ad Buys in Farm Journal’s The Scoop and Other Publications

One of NAAA’s priorities for 2024 is augmenting its focus on external communications in largely circulated ag publications touting the benefits of aerial application and hiring ag pilots to handle spraying work. Last week, NAAA’s first article, titled “Precision Technology Advancements in Aerial Application,” appeared in The Daily Scoop eNewsletter, and the article will also be published in The Scoop’s February 2024 Magazine edition and possibly many other Farm Journal publications.

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New National Association for Drone Application Pilots Established

NAAA has been informed that a new association for drone applicator pilots has been established called the Unmanned Pilots Association for Safety and Standards (U.PASS).The association’s website states that U.PASS recognizes the importance of safe and responsible drone operation in the agriculture industry, and they plan to offer educational programs tailored to state-specific best practices and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations.

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EPA Gives Another Update on Chlorpyrifos – It Is Now Legal to Spray on All Labeled Crops

As NAAA reported at the end of last year, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated EPA’s 2021 ban on the use of chlorpyrifos on all food or feed crops. Last week, EPA provided another announcement – since the courts mandate has been officially issued, the tolerances for chlorpyrifos have been reinstated. This means that chlorpyrifos can now be legally sprayed on all crops for which it was legal on before the ban. EPA cautions that individual states may have their own rules relating to chlorpyrifos, and this ruling will not impact those state laws.

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NAAA Survey to Assess Health & Life Insurance Needs of Industry

Operators & Pilots: Your input is needed! NAAA works continuously to identify opportunities that enhance the benefits available to our members. Over the past few years, we’ve received requests for access to more affordable, quality health and life insurance plans than what the aerial application operators and ag pilots in our industry may currently have access to. Therefore, NAAA is currently exploring the possibility of offering health and life insurance benefits for our membership.

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Update Your Information for 2024 Membership Directory

Have you moved or changed employers since you renewed your NAAA membership? Allied companies, have you reviewed your company description lately? Ensure your listing in the 2024 NAAA Membership Directory is correct by logging into your account.

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Set Yourself Up for Success by Renewing Your Membership for 2024

Thank you for your support of NAAA as a 2023 member. We request your continued support by renewing your NAAA membership for 2024. While you have been busy aiding farmers to produce a safe, affordable, and abundant supply of food, fiber, and bioenergy, NAAA has been busy making sure low altitude airspace is safe for your aerial application business to operate, as well as ensuring that you have the pesticide products you need to do your job.

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NAAA & NAAREF Board Meetings Feb. 15-17 in Alexandria, VA

The February 2024 NAAA & NAAREF Board and Committee meetings will take place Feb. 15-17 in Alexandria, Virginia. All meetings are open to NAAA members. If you are not a board or committee member but are interested in attending, please contact Lindsay Barber for more details.

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