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Agriculture and Your Drone
Southeast Regional Ag News
In a survey conducted in 2023, 11% of manned aerial application operators reported that either they or a pilot flying for them encountered a drone while operating an ag aircraft last year.
Don't Crowd the Plow, Ag Aircraft Edition
California Ag Today
As the U.S. agriculture industry enters the upcoming growing season, the National Agricultural Aviation Association is asking all uncrewed aircraft system operators (or drones) to be mindful of low-altitude crewed agricultural aircraft operations.
Florida's Online Pesticide Exam and China Short on Phase One
The Agribusiness Update
Florida is now one of only a handful of states to offer an online pesticide exam option, and China falls short of its Phase One trade agreement obligations.
Gas Prices Continue to Drop and EPA Extends Pesticide Deadline
The Agribusiness Update
Gas prices decline for the sixth straight week, and EPA extends deadline on pesticide applicators certification plans.
Passing of Senator Isakson and Gas Prices Continue to Drop
The Agribusiness Update
Long-time U.S. Senator and ag advocate Johnny Isakson of Georgia passes away, and gas prices drop for sixth straight week.
Spray Safe Events Held in Multiple Counties
California Ag Today
Spray Safe events are happening throughout California for farmers, farm employees, pest control advisors, and applicators.
Farm Bill Requests and Dicamba Restricted in 2018
The Agribusiness Update
House and Senate consider dozens of Farm Bill funding requests, and EPA puts Dicamba on Restricted Use list for 2018.
Proposed Pesticide Changes
Fruit Grower Report
EPA is proposing some changes for pesticide applicators.
GMO Recount & Farmer Recognized
Northwest Report
The Oregon GMO may not be a done deal...a northwest farmer gets national recognition...and Lacy discusses the Obama immigration issue.
What it Takes to Have an Applicator's License
Farm of the Future
Every now and then I hear someone — uninformed — spout off about how this or that farmer just dumps the pesticides all over his or her field. On behalf of my farmer friends — today's topic is what it takes and means to have an applicator's license.
Potential Pesticide Drift & Wanapum Dam Design Flaw
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Number of illnesses due to potential pesticide drift spikes in eastern Washington, and Wanapum Dam crack due primarily to mathematical error.
Growing Appreciation for Ag
Food Forethought
Ag Secretary Vilsack is trying desperately to convince farmers that the EPA appreciates them and only has their best interest at heart, but farmers should, and do remain wary.