Blogs by George Baird, AFM, AAC

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Rice makes up less than 1% of all traditionally grown crops in the United States but makes a huge impact around the...

Peoples Company is proud to partner with George Baird, AFM of Landmark Ag Capital LLC in the Arkansas Delta. George...