Welcome to the Wylie AgCast!!

In this episode of the Wylie AgCast, we sit down with Darryl Richmond, Regional Manager of the Rio Grande Valley, to talk about what makes farming in South Texas unique.

From the challenges of water availability along the Mexico border to the distinct farming conditions in the Valley, Darryl shares how his team continues to adapt, collaborate, and thrive. He also highlights the strong connection between Wylie’s Progreso and Raymondville locations, where a seamless partnership and shared work ethic have built one of the most unified teams in the company.

This episode gives a grounded look at the people and perseverance that keep agriculture in the Valley moving forward, and how teamwork and determination make all the difference.

Chapters:

00:00 – Intro

00:33 – From the Midwest to South Texas: Darryl’s Journey to Wylie

03:09 – Why buy Wylie Equipment: Customizability & Innovation

06:58 – The Mexico Water Crisis & Sugarcane Shutdown

09:30 – Precision Tech, Labor struggles, and the Realities of Valley Farming

13:50 – Year-Round Harvests: Crop Diversity in the Rio Grande Valley

18:40 – Progreso & Raymondville: One Unified Valley Team

38:12 – Farming on the Border: Trade Challenges & Opportunities

41:48 – Salt, Soil, and the Gulf: The Hidden Costs of Coastal Farming

47:21 – Hurricanes: Why Some Farmers Pray for the Storm

49:27 – North vs South Texas: Differences in Equipment Builds

55:21 – Running a Quad-Branded Region

59:00 – Final Thoughts & Outro

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