In June, the FAA proposed rulemaking titled Restrict the Operation of Unmanned Aircraft in Close Proximity to a Fixed Site Facility. This would establish (under a new 14 CFR Part 74) a process for operators and proprietors of certain fixed site facilities to request and maintain an unmanned aircraft flight restriction (UAFR).
NAAA submitted comments to the EPA this week on their proposed decision to approve a new use and expand the geographical range for an existing use of the herbicide isoxaflutole. Isoxaflutole is used for pre-plant, pre-emergence, early post-emergence, and burndown applications and is intended to control herbicide-resistant weeds.
The Senate Agriculture Committee’s markup of the 2026 Farm Bill concluded last week without advancing the legislation, following unanimous opposition from the Committee’s Democratic members over the bill’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provisions.
NAAA, with the support of several Allied members, is offering three scholarship programs in 2026, totaling $34,000 in scholarship funds. Whether you’re a student, an aspiring ag pilot, or an ag pilot interested in turbine training, we have scholarship funds for you!
After a long-awaited return, the ag aviation community will reunite in Savannah for the 2026 Ag Aviation Expo, Nov. 16-18, with its cobblestone streets, historic squares, riverfront energy, and welcoming spirit.
Join fellow NAAA members from across the country for a fun-filled weekend of golf and fellowship on October 17–18. The 2026 Ag Aviation Golf Tournament, organized by a dedicated group of Arkansas aerial applicators, will take place at the Red Apple Inn and Country Club in Heber Springs, AR.
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.
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