In Part Two of The Big Reveal’s Air Tractor Special, Laura Zaspel (Farm Hero) continues her journey into the cutting-edge world of modern agriculture. Sitting down with Damon of Reabe Spraying Service, Laura explores how aerial application bridges the gap between the skies and the soil—bringing precision and power to large-scale farming. At the University of Wisconsin, Laura meets with Dr. Amanda Genes to uncover the unseen world of the soil microbiome and its crucial role in sustaining healthy crops. Dr. Russ Groves from the Department of Entomology then introduces a glimpse of the future: double-stranded RNA technology, a breakthrough in pest control that could redefine sustainable agriculture.

Closing the special, Air Tractor President Jim Hirsch invites Laura into the cockpit for a firsthand look at how technology, science, and craftsmanship come together to power the future of farming from above.