On Tuesday the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) proposed that the monarch butterfly be listed as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Under the rules for species listed as threatened, as opposed to the more serious endangered, rules are more flexible and can better allow USFWS to balance monarch butterfly conservation efforts with economic impacts.
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., who owns Gallagher Aerospace, a global leader in insurance brokerage, risk management, and consulting services, has announced a definitive agreement to acquire AssuredPartners insurance broker. The acquisition, valued at $13.45 billion, is expected to close in the first quarter of 2025, pending customary regulatory approvals.
he 2024 NAAA Ag Aviation Expo was a huge success, with over 1,800 attendees in Fort Worth, Texas, the Lone Star State. The event featured a variety of engaging sessions, including informative educational talks, a live auction, a mock trial, the farewell banquet, and much more!
As NAAA reported in October, the EPA has finalized the Application Exclusion Zone (AEZ) rule. To assist applicators with understanding the AEZ rule and how to comply with it, EPA has created new guidance.
Last week EPA released a proposal with updated mitigations for atrazine. The proposed mitigations are intended to protect endangered species and other non-target species from surface water runoff of atrazine. The updated mitigation proposal uses the mitigation menu and point system from EPA’s final Herbicide Strategy.
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 includes PAASS and Operation S.A.F.E. NAAREF programs were designed and are succeeding in promoting safety and environmental professionalism to the aerial application industry.
Agriculture’s Air Force: 100 Years of Aerial Application, the industry’s 100th-anniversary book, is a great gift for aviation enthusiasts and those who want to learn more about a century of technological evolution protecting farms, forests, and public health by aircraft.
Thank you for your support as a 2024 member of NAAA. We request your continued support by renewing your NAAA membership for 2025 today. 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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