Kayson Strickland (left) is congratulated by Lee Mayfield.
STRICKLAND IS STATE WINNER IN SOYBEAN PRODUCTION
COLUMBIA, SC…Kayson Strickland of Nichols was recently recognized by the SC Young Farmer and Agribusiness Association as state winner in Non-Irrigated Soybean production. He produced 57.12 bushels per acre using the NK S 80-P2 variety. He received a cash award from the Monsanto Company.
Mr. Strickland was also recognized as the State Runner-Up in peanut production. He produced 4638.50 pounds per acre using the Champs variety. He received a cash award from Birdsong Peanuts.
In the Small Grain category, Mr. Strickland was named State Runner-Up in wheat production using the Pioneer 26R12 variety He received a cash award from the Mixon seed Company.
Mr. Strickland is an active member of the Green Sea-Floyds Young Farmer and Agribusiness Chapter.
Lee Mayfield, Agricultural Education instructor at the Green Sea-Floyds High School, serves as advisor to the local adult agricultural education organization.