Hembree Brandon

Editorial Director
Farm Press

Hembree Brandon, editorial director, grew up in Mississippi and worked in public relations and edited weekly newspapers before joining Farm Press in 1973. He has served in various editorial positions with the Farm Press publications, in addition to writing about political, legislative, environmental, and regulatory issues.

Articles by Hembree Brandon
Keith Morton: He's always looking for ways to do things better
Keith Morton is always looking for ways to do things better on his Mississippi farm.
Andy Milstead: Row crops and cows a winning combo
Row crops and cattle background have proven a winning combination for Mississippi farmer Andy Milstead.
Don’t bet your farm: An estate plan can help preserve assets
As land prices increase and farmers add more equipment and assets, estate planning is crucial to avoid unwelcome tax consequences.
Farm land prices: A correction maybe, not a bursting bubble
“I don’t foresee another farm land bubble like the one that occurred in the 1980s," says Abbott Myers, chairman of Mississippi Land Bank.
Don Waller: For 40 years he’s grown only cotton 3
"Cotton has always been the backbone of my operation," says Mississippi grower Don Waller. "For the past 40 years, I've grown only cotton."
7 steps to effective peanut fungicide program
Seven key steps can provide an effective fungicide program for Mississippi peanut producers.
To harvest more peanuts: RTK is a good investment
Extra peanut yield from use of RTK technology can help to offset the cost of the system.
Contaminants a thorn in the side of U.S. cotton exports 1
Contamination of U.S. cotton going to foreign mills is a problem that needs close monitoring in the harvesting and ginning process.
Peanuts: more and better variety options
“All of today’s peanut varieties are very similar in terms of high yield potential. You aren’t going to suffer very much yield-wise with any of the varieties available today.”
Soybeans: Perfect (and costly) deer food 1
"Anywhere there is a soybean field and there are deer within walking distance, you’re going to have feeding."
Grain bin danger — just 20 seconds to entrapment 1
Grain bin engulfments continue to cause deaths and injuries on farms, highlighting the need for emphasis on safety measures.
Advisory Council provides insight into needs of Mississippi producers
The North Mississippi Producer Advisory Council meets annually to provide insight to Extension Extension and research leaders on grower needs and concerns.
Mississippi producers outline wishes for research, programs
Feedback from producers helps Mississippi State University in development of more effective Extension and research programs.
Mid-South gins recognized for excellence in safety
Mid-South gins have been recognized for excellence in safety in 2012.
Youthful energy: FFA members package 10,000 meals for needy during Farm and Gin Show
Future Farmers of America members from three Tennessee chapters joined forces at the Mid-South Farm and Gin Show to package 10,000 meals for the needy.

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