Lubbock, TX – Crop dusters are essential for applying necessary products in a timely manner for West Texas farmers.
Crop dusters have always been used to keep farmers’ crops healthy and on track for harvesting in the fall. In recent times, the crop dusting business has experienced more challenges as urban areas continue to expand and input prices increase for farmers.
Grant Heinrich, the Operations Manager for Pro-Agri Spraying, is in charge of scheduling and planning flights for his pilots. Their operations take place year-round and at almost any time of day if the weather allows. Heinrich explained that wind speeds and direction and the air temperature are very important for a safe and efficient flight…