Arkansas Cotton Gin Honored for Top Gin Output in U.S. in 2024
May 5, 2025 
McClendon Mann & Felton Gin Company in Marianna, AR, has been honored by Bayer and its Deltapine cotton seed brand for achieving the highest output of any cotton gin in the United States last season, ginning 242,706 bales of cotton in 2024.
The gathering was held at the historic Hopson Plantation in Clarksdale, MS – the first farm in the world to grow and harvest a commercial acre of cotton produced completely by mechanical methods. Guests included the gin owners, managers and employees, as well as past and current ag industry professionals and friends of the cotton gin and its owners.
“Relationships matter,” says Larry McClendon, president of McClendon Mann & Felton Gin Company and a Deltapine NPE grower. “Our operation has been successful, first because of the support of our customers and the dedication of our employees. Our success has also been due, in part, to the relationships with trustworthy professionals like the people in this room tonight.”
Pictured during the event are:
Standing (left to right) – Jammy Turner, Brian McKenzie, Scotty Frazier and Justin Turner, all with Bayer; Dave Rhylander, Keylon Gholston and John Raines, all Bayer retired; Larry McClendon and Wesley Brandon, both MMF Gin Co.; John Duff, Bayer retired; Gabe Saxon; Josh Snowden; Lee Petty; Steven Griffin.
Seated (left to right) – Linda Petty, Anna Faith Griffin and BJ McClendon, all with MMF Gin Co.; Jean Duff; Cynthia Saxon and Sarah Snowden, both with MMF Gin Co.
Information from Bayer
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