Blogs by George Baird, AFM, AAC

Positioning Your Farm to “Yield” the Best Results

 April 16, 2025
 Land Management 

Learn how to position your farmland for maximum profitability and long-term value. In this comprehensive guide, George Baird, AFM, AAC with Peoples Company Land Management, shares expert insights on assessing land potential, leveraging USDA programs, negotiating effective leases, and staying informed on ag economics. Discover tools like FarmWorth, custom mapping solutions, and farmland assessments to help landowners make confident, data-driven decisions.

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Cotton Production in the Mid-South: A Staple of Agriculture

 November 25, 2024
 Land Management 

Cotton has long been a cornerstone of agriculture in the Mid-South, a region known for its fertile soil, favorable climate, and rich agricultural heritage. The Mid-South, stretching across Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee, Missouri Bootheel, and Louisiana, has become one of the leading cotton-producing areas in the United States. This article explores the factors contributing to successful cotton production in the region, the cultivation process, and the challenges faced by farmers.

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The Importance of Surface Water in the Delta

 March 27, 2024
 Land Management 

Tailwater recovery systems, reservoirs, and relifts are some of the water carrying practices farm operators, landowners and conservationists implement to efficiently move water in the Delta. While there are several Delta aquifers used across the region, most farmland depends on pumping from is the Mississippi River Alluvial Aquifer.

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Impact of Rice on U.S. Agriculture

 September 12, 2022
 Land Management 

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Rice Production in the United States

 November 3, 2021
 Land Management 

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