Aycock formed Aycock Agricultural Services in 1988, which would eventually go on to become the largest cotton consulting firm in the United States and South America. 1995 was a defining year for Aycock. He was appointed to numerous state boards by then-Governor Mel Carnahan, and was also named the National Cotton Consultant of the Year by Cotton Farming Magazine. He was the youngest and only Missourian to ever win the award. The success in his home state of Missouri led him to an appointment under Bolivian Ambassador to the United States, Andrés Petricevic. Throughout 1998, Aycock served as a cotton consultant to the Government of Bolivia.
AgXplore International
In 1999, Aycock founded AgXplore International in his hometown of Parma, Missouri. Under his leadership, AgXplore grew to be a leader in surfactants, fertilizers, and fertilizer additives. Many of the products created at AgXplore have gone on to be used by farmers around the globe. Between 1999 and 2019, AgXplore grew to become a leading agricultural company with sales in forty states and fourteen countries, and a sales force that grew from one to over fifty employees. In 2010, Aycock started a new branch of his operation with Tri-County Seed, one of the largest cottonseed vendors in the State of Missouri.
Cotton Gin Operations
In 2005, Aycock furthered his footprint in the cotton industry with the construction of Sandy Ridge Cotton Co. in Malden, Missouri. Aycock divested of his shares in Sandy Ridge Cotton Co. in 2018. In 2019, he purchased two cotton gin operations, the Bernie Farmers Gin located in Malden, Missouri and the Mahan Gin in Parma, Missouri. In 2020, Aycock acquired Portageville Farmers Gin in Portageville, Missouri.
Other Ventures
Aycock is heavily invested in operations outside of the agricultural industry. In 2016, Aycock partnered with legendary WWE personality Jerry Lawler to open a bar and grill on Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee. In 2017, the pair expanded to open King Jerry Lawler’s Memphis BBQ Company, a fast-casual barbecue chain of restaurants. In 2017, Aycock entered into the senior care industry with the construction of a state-of-the-art facility in Sikeston, Missouri. He expanded his footprint with the purchase of an existing skilled care facility in Marshall, Missouri. In 2019, Aycock became a minority owner of the Texas Legends, a G-League affiliate of the Dallas Mavericks. The team is based out of Frisco, Texas.
Awards
1995 - Named National Cotton Consultant of the Year by Cotton Farming Magazine 2015 - Named to Ingram's Magazine list of 50 Missourians You Should Know
Politics
Aycock has been involved with Democratic politics in the State of Missouri for the majority of his adult life. From 2007-2008, he was the largest single fundraiser for Governor Jay Nixon, and was successful in raising over $300,000 from over 100 different donors. 2008 - Named to Governor Jay Nixon's transition team. 2009 - Appointed to Governor Jay Nixon's Economic Stimulus Coordination Council. 2009 - Finalist for the Missouri Director of Agriculture position. 2010 - Appointed to The Commission on Retirement, Removal and Discipline of Judges 2013 - Declined appointment to Missouri Director of Agriculture position. 2016 - Frontrunner for Lieutenant Governor in the 2016 Missouri lieutenant gubernatorial election.
