On Tuesday, Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) released the Senate’s version of the Farm Bill, the Agricultural Act of 2026, outlining several provisions that could have implications for the agricultural aviation industry.
With fungicide season near, application decisions are top of mind for growers looking to protect yield potential and maximize return on investment. In a recent Breaking Barriers interview with high-yield farmers Randy Dowdy and David Hula, NAAA operator member Matt Crabbe of Mechanicsville, VA, shared his insights.
July is typically the busiest month of the season for agricultural aviators as pest pressure peaks and demand for aerial applications intensifies across the country. Unfortunately, it has also historically recorded the highest number of agricultural aviation accidents.
Are you planning to attend the 2026 Ag Aviation Expo in Savannah, Georgia, Nov. 16-18? NAAA has arranged airfare discounts with several major airlines to help make your trip more affordable.
NAAA member Damon Reabe of Reabe Spraying Service in Plainfield, Wis., and his operation’s staff, welcomed representatives from the EPA and USDA to his aerial application operation earlier this week for an in-depth look at the aerial application process and the professionalism that goes into every application.
The Federal Aviation Administration’s annual General Aviation and Part 135 Activity Survey (GA Survey) is now underway, reporting on calendar year 2025. FAA survey administrators report a strong start to this year’s effort, with additional communication efforts underway this week and next to encourage participation from those who have not yet responded.
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