Real Estate
Services
Farmland Insights
About
Expo

Blogs by George Baird, AFM, AAC

Growing Together: George Baird, Senior Land Manager
 April 15, 2026
 Land Management 

After three decades in professional farm management, discover why one experienced land manager chose to affiliate with Peoples Company — and what platform, technology, and nationwide reach really mean for landowners and investors.

READ MORE

Why Cotton and Rice Get Larger Farm Safety Net Payments Than Corn and Soybeans
 April 1, 2026
 Land Management 

Learn why cotton and rice receive larger PLC and farm assistance payments than corn and soybeans — and what that means for Delta landowners, investors, and lease structures.

READ MORE

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.

READ MORE

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.

READ MORE

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.

READ MORE

Impact of Rice on U.S. Agriculture
 September 12, 2022
 Land Management 
READ MORE

Rice Production in the United States
 November 3, 2021
 Land Management 
READ MORE
BLOG CATEGORIES
Agriculture
Crop Insurance
Energy Management
Industry Insights
Land Auctions
Land Investment Expo
Land Management
Land Values
News & Events
Real Estate
RECENT POSTS

How Peoples Company Land Management Creates Opportunity for Landowners

April 27, 2026

Sales Comparison Approach to Farmland Appraisal: Why Market Evidence Matters

April 23, 2026

Growing Together: George Baird, Senior Land Manager

April 15, 2026

Peoples Company Acquires Murray Wise Associates LLC

April 14, 2026
Subscribe To Our Newsletter

Peoples Company proactively works to anticipate the needs of those in the agricultural sector. Our monthly email publication keeps readers in the know about everything land.