The late John M. “Kim” Kimbrough, III was inducted into the MACA Hall of Fame at the 38th Annual Conference held on January 27-28, 2011. MACA member, Bob Stonestreet, presented Kim’s wife, Debbie, with a plaque and read the following tribute:
“In 2001, the MACA Board of Directors saw a need to recognize and honor those members who excelled in their agricultural expertise, integrity and service to this organization. Consequently, the MACA Hall of Fame was established. It remains as the highest, most prestigious award that any member can obtain. To date, ten (10) members have been bestowed this honor. Inductees or their families receive a personal plaque. In addition, a standing plaque listing each inductee is displayed at this university. (Mississippi State University)
Today, we have the honor and privilege to recognize a distinguished gentleman for his achievements and contributions to the field of entomology and the Mississippi Agricultural Consultants Association.
John M. “Kim” Kimbrough, III was a life-long resident of Lexington, Miss. and a 1969 graduate of Mississippi State University. While at MSU, he was a member of the Block and Bridle Club and Alpha Zeta Honorary Agriculture Fraternity, having been awarded scholarships from both organizations.
Kim was a charter member and a past president of the Mississippi Agricultural Consultants Association (MACA). He remained active in this organization, serving as a Director and on various committees until his untimely death in March of 2009. It wasn’t unusual for newly elected officers to seek his advice or call on him for an opening or closing prayer, including this speaker. His reputation of honesty and integrity will be sorely missed.
Kim was also a past president of the National Alliance of Independent Crop Consultants (MAICC) 1982-1983, was the recipient of the 1982 Leadership Award by Ag Consultant and Fieldman Magazine, the 1990 recipient of the National endowment for Soil and Water Conservation Award, the 1994 American Cyanamid Consultant of the Year and the 1999 MAICC Service to Agriculture Award. He was a past director of the Holmes County Livestock Association and the Mississippi Cattlemen’s Association; past president of Holmes County Farm Bureau; past president of the Lexington Rotary Club and was serving as Chairman of the Holmes County Soil and Water Conservation Board at the time of his death.
Kim was Elder and Clerk of the Session, First Presbyterian Church, Lexington, Miss. He was a private pilot, a Hunter Education Instructor and on the Troop 64 Advisory Council.
He was a devoted husband, father, son and friend to all who met him. Kim is survived by wife Deborah “Debbie” Magee Kimbrough; daughters Marianna Kimbrough Chapman and Olivia Kimbrough Logan; sons Robert Thomas Kimbrough and John M. Kimbrough, IV and seven grandchildren.
Because of Mr. Kimbrough’s dedication, perseverance and integrity to his profession and this association, we honorably induct John M. Kimbrough, III into the MACA Hall of Fame, the most prestigious award this organization has to offer.”
Greetings. This post begins the first crop reporting by members of the Mississippi Agricultural Consultants Association for the 2013 season. Each Tuesday and Friday throughout the growing season, expect to find up-to-date comments from consultants concerning various crops, insects, weeds, diseases, and more. You will be notified by email whenever new comments or photos are posted to this site by clicking “profile” in the right hand corner of the home page under “Subscribe” and following the directions.
Reporting from the South Delta is Kevin Corban, Rolling Fork
Not much field work going on this week, still wet. About 90+ % corn planted, some will be replanted. The corn that was planted in early March is looking good. A few soybeans were planted last week, but I haven’t seen any up as of Tuesday.
Reporting from South Mississippi is Trey Bullock, Hattiesburg
Wheat crop is 70% headed and looks fair to great. Had to treat several fields in early March for powdery mildew. Rust is present in most fields at low levels.
Corn is 50% planted. Some growers have not planted an acre of corn due to wet conditions and in the last week have received 4+ inches.
Peanut planting will begin as soon as temps and soil conditions allow.
Reporting from East Mississippi is Burt Falkner, West Point
Last week my area received from 1” to 5” of rain and a lot of wind. Tornadoes in the Noxubee County area damaged equipment, farm shops, grain bins and homes.
Still burning down in some places using Roundup plus 2,4-D, Roundup plus Valor and we’ve had good results from Sharpen plus Roundup. Ryegrass resistance to SU herbicides has been confirmed.
Corn is from 0 – 50% planted with the most acres planted in Noxubee County. It’s taking corn 3 – 4 weeks to come up to a stand. Corn planted March 18th, as of yesterday, is @ V1 growth stage. We’ll plant irrigated corn up until May 1st. Planting on dry land acres will end sooner.
Wheat looks really good, especially for the weather conditions it’s had. With most having a fungicide treatment, disease pressure remains light – a little Septoria that is staying low in the plant. Nitrogen issues in some areas because of the wet weather. Growth stage is from flag leaf to boot.
Some acre shifting going on – corn to cotton or milo. At present my cotton acres will be about the same as 2012.