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S.A.F.E Fly-Ins

BASF and NAAA Partner to Deliver More Value for Operation S.A.F.E Fly-In Attendance

BASF, in collaboration with the NAAA, recently announced its increased support of aerial applicators who participate in Operation S.A.F.E. fly-ins. Beginning this spring, aerial applicators who participate in a BASF, state or regional NAAA-sponsored Operation S.A.F.E. fly-in will be eligible to earn a $225 incentive toward 2010 NAAA operator membership dues or the purchase of new application equipment.

Aircraft analysis includes verification of:

2010 Operation S.A.F.E. Fly-In Schedule

Ag aviators can have their equipment tested, receive expert advice on equipment operational improvements, get specialized analysis and equipment calibration and learn about new developments in application technology to ensure they are applying crop protection products evenly, efficiently and safely.

See links below for program details and submission information.

• 2010 Aerial Application Equipment and NAAA Membership Program Flyer
• 2010 Aerial Application Equipment and National Agricultural Aviation Association Membership Program Submission Form

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Jim Gaffney

Technical Marketing Manager at BASF, BASF's commitment to applicators

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Headline Fungicide and Harvestability Testimonials

Real growers talking about Headline fungicide and harvestability.

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Chuck Hendrickson

Name: Chuck Hendrickson

Business: Hendrickson Flying Service

Email Address: heather.livengood@mullen.com

When you're up in the plane flying over corn and soybean fields, you can tell which ones had Headline put on them. They look different, especially when you get into the Fall. For example, the corn stays greener longer. And you can easily see the difference in the standability of those corn fields from the plane.

- We have at least one grower meeting every winter and all the feedback we get from growers about Headline is very positive. They talk about how well it controlled diseases, how it increased their yields and how it gave them better stands in their corn.

- Headline changed the nature of the aerial application business. It developed a big customer base for aerial applicators that wasn't there before.

BASF supports NAAA

Visit Us at the NAAA 43rd Annual Convention and Exposition in Reno

Again this year, BASF is a Diamond Sponsor of the NAAA Convention and Exposition, Dec. 7-10, 2009, at the Silver Legacy Resort and the Reno Convention Center in Reno, Nev. Join us and help in Cultivating Our Future. We hope to see you there.

Looking After the Interests of the Ag Aviation Industry

The National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA) represents more than 1,500 aerial applicator pilots and business owners, and BASF is proud to be a contributing sponsor for this organization and its fine and important work.

Visit the NAAA site to learn more about NAAA.

See an interview with Andrew Moore, Executive Director, NAAA.

Andrew Moore

Executive Director of the National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA), Role of NAAA to the industry

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NAAREF: Advancing the Science of Aerial Application

The National Agricultural Aviation Research and Education Foundation (NAAREF) is a nonprofit organization set up to promote and foster research, technology transfer and advanced education among aerial applicators, allied industries, government agencies and academic institutions.

Go here to learn more about NAAREF.

PAASS: Keeping Pilots at the Top of Their Game

The Professional Aerial Applicator Support System (PAASS) was instituted by NAAREF to educate pilots on key safety and drift minimization issues important to flying, modern agriculture and crop protection.

Go here to find out more about PAASS.

BASF to launch NAAA Scholarship Program

NAAA is establishing a new scholarship program with funding provided by BASF. This scholarship will be awarded to a college-level student pursuing the study of agriculture or an agricultural-related field such as aerial application. Or it may be awarded to any candidate, college-age or not, pursuing aerial application flight training. Candidates must be sponsored by NAAA operators.

State/Regional Agricultural Aviation Associations:

• Arkansas AAA
• California AAA
• Colorado AAA
• Illinois AAA
• Kansas AAA
• Minnesota AAA
• Mississippi AAA
• Oklahoma AAA
• Pacific Northwest AAA
• South Dakota AA
• Texas AAA

Environmental Stewardship

BASF Supports Aerial Applicators’ Commitment to Protect the Environment

It’s our environment; we live here, too. Many conscientious applicators are working to minimize or eliminate the environmental impact of their professional actions.

As the public becomes aware of the industry’s stewardship efforts, public complaints have dropped significantly. It’s working.

BASF supports and participates in these stewardship activities with research on stewardship issues and techniques.

What’s more, the BASF Stewardship Team maintains an active government liaison to make sure state regulators are aware of stewardship programs. In a number of instances, we’ve provided no-cost support for investigations of specific reports.

Part of the BASF Stewardship Commitment

BASF is and always has been deeply committed to the environment — because our future, as well as yours, depends upon responsible environmental stewardship.

The Web site pesticidestewardship.org is a central location of unbiased information on environmental stewardship that is maintained by a university collective called The Center for Integrated Pest Management. BASF is pleased to support this organization and its goals.

If you have a question or a situation involving any BASF Crop Protection product, call us at 1-800-832-HELP.

Featured Applicator

Lindell Aerial Ag Service sees the future in the fields

Lindell Aerial Ag Service sees the future in the fields.

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Exclusive Partnership with AgSync

AgSync Improves Applicator Productivity

The AgSync system is a complete aerial work order management system designed to help you do more acres per hour — and do it without hiring the office staff you can’t afford. It’s an easy-to-use, online software package that bridges the communication gap between applicator and retailer, and BASF is the exclusive AgSync marketing partner.

Go here to find out more about AgSync and sign-up for a tutorial webinar. Webinars are offered every Monday and friday at 10 a.m. ET.

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Ask Tony Goede about issues related to your business and operating efficiently.

About Tony Goede:

Tony Goede works as a Plant Health Coordinator with the U.S. Crop Protection division at BASF. In this role, Mr. Goede works in Plant Health markets to help create efficiencies and enhance communications and workflow management among growers, retailers and aerial applicators.

Joining BASF in 2007, Mr. Goede has extensive experience in roles supporting the aerial application industry. He attended the University of Wisconsin in Platteville, where he studied agricultural business and earned a bachelor’s degree in geography from UW-Whitewater. Mr. Goede went on to earn his master’s degree in business administration at Cardinal Stritch University. Tony recently attended the Operation SAFE analyst school in La Junta, CO, and is a certified analyst.

Ask Jim Gaffney questions about products and application.

About Jim Gaffney:

Jim Gaffney, Ph.D., works as a Technical Marketing Manager with the U.S. Crop Protection division at BASF. In this role, Dr. Gaffney is responsible for implementing strategy for the BASF agricultural aviation initiatives.

Dr. Gaffney has been with BASF or its legacy companies (previously American Cyanamid) for the last 12 years. He has held several leadership roles, including Project Team Leader, Regional Research and Development Manager, Product Development Manager and Product Claims Manager

Previous Questions & Answers

Below are some previous questions answered by our experts:

Question:

What kind of yield advantage can I anticipate with Headline?

Question:

Tony. I have a small aerial application business. We have AT301 and a helicopter. We are looking to expand the helicopter side. We are located in Florida but would like to expand to the Midwest or Northwest. Any areas you know of which need a helicopter aerial application business to be set up.

- Brian P.