March 13, 2025

NAAA joined multiple food and agricultural organizations in communications to the USDA, EPA and the Department of Health of Human Services (HHS) cabinet officials the importance of a regulatory environment based on sound science and modern ag production techniques, including the judicious use of pesticides, to provide a needed supply of healthy foods and protect human health.

Last week, NAAA operator members, Seth and Lori Venable of R & S Flying Service in Bowie, TX, hosted a key meeting with their local Montague County’s Emergency Management Director and representatives from every fire station in the county. The event, catered by the Venables, aimed to foster collaboration between aerial applicators and local emergency services.

NAAA has been made aware that some FAA inspectors are still mistakenly suggesting that Part 137 operations are subject to OpSpecs. The confusion revolves around the use of the LOA A003 form.