January 2018 Stories
Twin Ridge Farms Using an entrepreneurial mindset to thrive
By Mark H. Stowers • Photography by Rory Doyle Farmers have always been entrepreneurs. It starts with planting a seed and bringing it to fruition.
The Use of Drones A farmer’s friendly eye in the sky
By Mark H. Stowers Louis Wasson, Mississippi State Senior Extension Associate whose specialty is Unmanned Aerial Systems in Agriculture noted that farmers have been “promised
The Farmer’s Wife Major contributors to most operations
By Becky Gillette • Photo by Rory Doyle Ask Delta farm wives what they like the most about their role keeping ag operations running efficiently
Precision King Helping those in need of water, find water
By Mark H. Stowers • Photography by Chase Richardson Sunshine and water are the two main ingredients to success for any farmer. Mother Nature can
From the Publisher Introducing Delta Ag Journal
While the ag industry is front and center of all things business in this region of the state, behind the scenes another story takes place
Luke Andrews Chairman of Farm Bureau Young Farmers
By Mark H. Stowers Farm Bureau has always held farmers and ranchers in high esteem and work to insure their futures in the field and
Ford True Bayou View Farms
Best Advice Received: Don’t be scared to take a chance. There are risks involved in farming, but if you don’t try you will never get
Environmental Quality Incentives program benefits farmers
By Angela Rogalski • Photo by Rory Doyle Conservation is vital to the Mississippi Delta and the preservation of its land, which has some of
Back in the Day Retired farmers reminisce about the ol’ times
By Mark H. Stowers They plow, they plant, they pick – for generations farmers have had simple yet at times, complex jobs to perform. For
Ag Pilots Helping farmers produce cost effective, quality crops
By Angela Rogalski All across the Mississippi Delta, and the entire country, for that matter, Ag pilots gear up for their day very early and