October 9, 2025

NAAA AGDISP Press Release Earns Additional Media Coverage and Additional Resources

NAAA’s September 25th press release highlighting ongoing efforts to modernize the AGDISP pesticide drift modeling software, to ultimately facilitate more pesticide label flexibility for applicators utilizing drift reduction technologies, aided by a recent grant from the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA), garnered media coverage across U.S. agricultural news outlets. The press release was featured on CropLife Magazine’s website and in their e-newsletter and on AgriMarketing’s website and in their e-newsletter.

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Ralph Holsclaw, Operator in Woodland, Calif. & Donor of Smithsonian Ag-Cat, Passes

We are saddened to share the passing of Ralph Holsclaw, Operator of Grower’s Air Service in Woodland, California. Ralph passed away on September 11 at the age of 84. Ralph’s aviation career began early – while still in high school, he worked for Weggers Flying Service, Watts Ag Aviation, and Medlock Dusters. Later, he bought two operations to form Grower’s Air Service in 1977.

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NAAA & NAAREF Board Meetings Kick Off This Week in Flowood, MS, All Members Invited

The October 2025 NAAA & NAAREF Board and Committee meetings will take place in Jackson, Miss., the city of the National Agricultural Aviation Museum and Hall of Fame! All meetings are open to NAAA members.

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NAAA Support Committee Events at Ag Aviation Expo; Pre-Registration Ends Oct. 17

We look forward to seeing you at the 2025 NAAA Ag Aviation Expo in Reno, NV, Nov. 17-19. The NAAA Support Committee has organized several fun events at the Ag Aviation Expo for spouses/significant others, family members, and office crew. Save $75 by pre-registering by Oct. 17.

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Boost Your Safety Skills Around Wires and Proper Aircraft Maneuvering; Sign Up for NAAA’s Ag Aviation Safety Training Day Set for Nov. 15 at the Ag Aviation Expo

Saturday, November 15, is a day dedicated to safety courses for ag pilots before kicking off the Ag Aviation Expo. Learn the essential skills needed to safely operate an aircraft in an environment of wires and obstructions and how to turn an ag plane safely.

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