Every field is different.

  • I've a field producing low yield year-over-year - What else can I try?
  • I just acquired a new field - Where do I start?
  • I've got a compacted field - How can I reduce tillage needs?
  • I just land-leveled my fields - How do I adjust my practices this year?
  • I've runoff / ponding issues - How do I improve water infiltration?

Questions? Get answers.

At Vayda, we know that when it comes to farming decisions, there is no one-size-fits-all answer. We use a human-led, data-driven approach with the power of regenerative ag to deliver tailored recommendations.  

Whether you’re dealing with a problematic field or looking to improve ROI across your operations, we have advisors across the Mid-South ready to meet your needs today, while building soil health for tomorrow.

Danny Blalock
Chief Farm Ops Officer

Danny has extensive experience in agricultural and supply chain management. He has overseen 100,000 acres of farmland across 18 states for International Farming. Danny is a third-generation farmer, with deep roots in the Delta area.

Dr. Timothy Bradford Jr.
Director of Partnership

TJ has a Ph.D. from Mississippi State University and specializes in precision ag, UAV and soil sciences. He was the lead Precision Agriculture instructor at Mississippi State University and had served as a soil scientist with USDA NRCS.

Derrick Anderson
Customer Success Manager

Derrick has extensive experience in agribusiness as a regional and account manager enabling farmers success. He has 15 years of experience with a number of ag tech companies.

John David Bassie
Customer Success Manager

John David has over 25 years of experience working with growers in the Mid-South, helping improve productivity and operations with his deep regional agronomic expertise.

Dr. Andrew McGowan
Agronomy Manager

Andrew holds a Ph.D. in Agronomy from Kansas State University. He has 15 years of expertise in precision agriculture and data sciences, and had worked with Mineral.ai, Pattern Ag, and Climate Corporation.

Dr. Gabriel Dias Paiao
Technology Manager

Gabriel holds a Ph.D. in Soil Science from the University of Minnesota. He has extensive experience in soil sciences, nitrogen management and precision agriculture.

Invest in your soil today.

Our local advisors have worked with growers across the Mid-South Mississippi Delta area, and understand the unique challenges that our region poses. Get connected with a local advisor to see how we can help optimize your fields.


Our team is made up of farmers, agronomists, technologists to name a few. Collectively we have:

50+ years

of delivering in-field agronomic services to growers

125+ years

of crop experience in the Mid-South area

30+ years

of scientific agronomic research and field-trial experience

Grounded in the Mississippi Delta.

Invest in your soil today.

Maximize your farm's most precious resources - soil, dollar, and time - with the power of nature.