A dozen years ago, to me, that headline would have meant using fighter aircraft to put precision munitions on targets to protect troops on the ground. Now, in the world of precision agriculture, it means using aerial application to put down seeds for ground cover crops. “Typically your crops will [still] be out in the field, and we need to … Read More
Precision.AgWired.com Podcast: How aerial applicators use GPS
Because of the advancements in technology, the agriculture industry has come a long way from where we started. The aerial application business is no exception. In this Precision.AgWired.com Podcast, brought to you by Ag Leader Technology, we examine how aerial application has become more accurate and more efficient. Things have changed a lot since Agriflite Services president David Eby began … Read More
Ag Aviators Facing Unnecessary Regulations
Like all of agriculture, aerial applicators are facing potentially onerous regulations that could ground them if they are allowed to continue. The biggest issue they are dealing with right now is the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which National Agricultural Aviation Association executive director Andrew Moore told me just went into effect on Halloween. “It’s kind of … Read More
Syngenta Talks QuiltXcel With Aerial Applicators
Jason Beissenherz, Syngenta, (not pictured) brought me up to date on the latest from Syngenta during the recent National Agricultural Aviation Association convention. Jason works out of Grand Island, NE with a focus on the Syngenta fungicide lineup. He says they’re talking about their new QuiltXcel launch. It was in limited release last year and went into full release this … Read More
New Herbicides From Dupont
During the recent National Agricultural Aviation Association convention I learned what’s new with Dupont. I spoke with Craig Alford (pictured center) who told me the aerial applicators are very interested in their new Pastora herbicide for Bermudagrass pasture weed control. They also have several other non crop herbicides in the works too. You can listen to my interview with Craig … Read More