As the nation celebrates National Ag Day on Tuesday, the National Agricultural Aviation Association honors the men and women whose work in aerial application supports global food production and modern agriculture. National Ag Day highlights the vital contributions of farmers, ranchers, aerial applicators, and the broader agricultural community. For more than a century, aerial applicators have helped farmers deliver a safe, affordable, and abundant supply of food, fiber, and bioenergy, while also protecting forests and controlling the pests that threaten human and animal health.
Each year, American farmers rely on aerial application to treat approximately 127 million acres, or nearly 28 percent of U.S. cropland, applying fertilizers, seeds, and crop protection treatments with precision and efficiency. “Aerial application plays a vital role in modern agriculture by allowing crops to be protected quickly, precisely, and with minimal impact to the soil,” said Andrew Moore, NAAA CEO.
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