When it comes to aerial pesticide application, liability and safety are top of mind.
A recent court ruling involving the crash of a crop duster provides some key insight as to how risk should be allocated in ag aviation contracts.
Roger McEowen with the Washburn School of Law spoke with RFD-TV’s Suzanne Alexander about the case, the court’s ruling, and big takeaways for producers.
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