December 11, 2025

Give the Gift of Aerial Application: Agriculture’s Air Force: 100 Years of Aerial Application Book

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. The hard-copy book chronicles the agricultural aviation industry’s growth from its birth in 1921 through the boom times after World War II, and on to today’s modern era of high-tech aerial application.

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NAAA Submits Comments to EPA in Support of Aerial Application for Two Herbicides

NAAA recently submitted comments to the EPA for two different herbicides. The first was directed towards the registration of epyrifenacil, a new herbicide for use as a pre-plant burndown herbicide for agricultural use in canola, field corn, soybean, wheat, and fallow land. It will also be labeled for some non-crop sites, including guardrails, railroads, parking areas, road surfaces and shoulders.

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Leif Isaacson Honored with Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award

NAAA 2014 President, Leif Isaacson, was honored with the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award. The award is FAA’s highest honor for pilots certified under the Code of Federal Regulations, which recognizes individuals with 50 or more years of safe piloting experience.

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NAAA & NAAREF Board Meetings Feb. 12-14 in Alexandria, VA, All Members Invited

The February 2026 NAAA & NAAREF Board and Committee meetings will take place at the Hilton Old Town in Alexandria, VA. Click here to view a schedule of meetings. All meetings are open to NAAA members. If you are not a board or committee member but you’re interested in attending, please contact Lindsay Barber for more details.

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NAAA Offers Healthcare Options to NAAA Members

Rising health insurance premiums have become a significant concern for both individuals and employers across the country. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits are set to expire, which could lead to significantly higher premiums and healthcare costs. As the ACA tax credits expire, we recommend pricing Decisely’s options—even if you already have in the past—because they may offer more competitive rates under these latest circumstances.

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2026 NAAA Membership Renewal Now Open

Thank you for your support as a 2025 member of NAAA. We request your continued support by renewing your NAAA membership for 2026 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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