In 1921, a single crop dusting experiment launched what would become the agricultural aviation industry, an essential part of modern farming. To commemorate the rich history of this great industry, NAAA published Agriculture’s Air Force: 100 Years of Aerial Application, a landmark book chronicling the first century of aerial application.
Do you have a rising pilot within your ranks? Do you admire certain NAAA members’ outstanding service to the industry or their community? The NAAA awards nomination deadline is August 5. The aerial application industry is filled with exceptional people who go above and beyond the call of duty, often with little fanfare. Make someone’s day or year by nominating them for a 2025 NAAA Award. NAAA’s online submission form is easy and quick to use; nominate someone in just a few clicks.
In just the last week, NAAA has received reports that two aircraft, one in Kansas and one in Indiana, have been shot at by a firearm. The aircraft in Kansas was not hit, but the aircraft in Indiana sustained damage from the round fired at it. While both pilots escaped unscathed, this is a painful reminder that ag aircraft remain a target. There is very little a pilot can do to mitigate the risk of this occurring, but it is critical that these incidents are reported.
Yesterday, NAAA’s CEO, Andrew Moore, met with key leaders of Corteva Agriscience keeping the major global pesticide manufacturer abreast of aerial application technologies, survey data and aerial drift models so as to assist them in (re)registering their crop protection products for aerial use.
Thanks to those who helped NAAA attain14,000 Facebook followers! This is a population multiple times larger than the ag aviation industry. Over the past few years, NAAA has worked hard to expand its digital footprint to those outside the aerial application industry and connect with a broader audience.
NAAA received notification that an independent third-party company is contacting our NAAA Allied members to book sleeping rooms in Reno for the 2025 Ag Aviation Expo. These companies go by several names and they are all scams. They are NOT associated with NAAA or any hotel in Reno; ignore their emails and calls.
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