Farm Progress

Mississippi River claims fields (Photo Gallery)

Ed Phillips 1, Managing Editor

May 4, 2011

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The Mississippi River continues to flood rich cropland along its banks. These flooded fields lie on the western side of the levee along U.S. Highway 49 as it approaches the Helena, Ark., bridge. These photos were taken May 5, 2011, by Farm Press editor Ed Phillips.

About the Author

Ed Phillips 1

Managing Editor, Delta Farm Press

Ed Phillips, managing editor of Delta Farm Press, is a native Mississippian and had daily/weekly newspaper and magazine experience before joining Farm Press in 1977. He has served in various editorial management positions for the company's farm, equipment, and professional turf management publications.

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