Hastings, NE – July 1, 2025 – Cooperative Producers, Inc. (CPI) is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Jim’s Agri-Air, a family-owned aerial application company based in Sutton, Nebraska. This collaboration aims to provide CPI growers with enhanced crop protection solutions that are both efficient and cost-effective.
Established in 1975, Jim’s Agri-Air brings 50 years of experience in aerial and ground application services. Their commitment to safe, responsible application and exceptional customer service has made them a trusted name among Nebraska farmers.
“We partnered with Jim’s Agri-Air because protecting your crops takes more than a pilot—it takes trusted professionals who understand agriculture,” said Mike Battin, Vice President of Agronomy at CPI. “With thousands of flight hours and specialized training, Jim and his team are committed to protecting your crops with precision, efficiency, and care.”
Advantages of Aerial Application:
- Speed and Efficiency: Quick coverage of large acreages
- Precise, Uniform Coverage: Ensures optimal application
- Zero Soil Compaction or Erosion: Preserves field integrity
- No Disease Transfer or Crop Damage: Maintains crop health
- Cost-Effective: Comparable to ground spraying costs
Jim’s Agri-Air operates a modern fleet, ensuring accurate and timely applications when it matters most. Together with CPI, they offer a full line of top-quality fungicides, herbicides, and insecticides at reasonable prices, aiming to make operations profitable for farmers.
Growers interested in integrating aerial application into their crop management plans are encouraged to contact their local CPI Sales Agronomist for more information.
