The Adair County Soil Conservation District and Adair County Extension District Board have partnered to make soil testing free for Adair County landowners year-round in 2025. Get your soil samples submitted now to allow plenty of time for results prior to when applications need to be made.
When taking soil samples, remember that the results of a soil test are only as good as the sample itself. Samples should be taken at a depth of 3-4 inches for no-till production and 6-8 inches when the ground is to be tilled. Samples should be representative of the field. Take at least 10 core samples from smaller fields. Larger fields may require as many as 30 core samples. Try to limit soil samples to 20 acres or less if possible. Avoid pulling core samples from drains, near roadways, around feeding areas, and where manure has been applied within the last month. The core samples should be placed into a plastic bucket or paper bag, mixed well, and dried. For more information, contact the Adair County Cooperative Extension Service at (270) 384-2317.
Adair County Cattlemen’s
The Adair County Cattlemen’s Association will have their annual business meeting and awards banquet on January 27th at 6:00 p.m. Officers will be elected, and the Cattlemen of the Year will be named. All members and prospective members are invited to attend.
Extension Master Gardeners
If you have or are trying to develop a green thumb, join us on January 28th at 5:30 p.m. as the Extension Master Gardeners start their winter garden series workshop. On the last Tuesday evening of each month through April, Extension Master Gardeners will be teaching classes open to the public covering various gardening topics. Topics for January 28th include the care and pruning of woody plants.
For more information on any of these programs or to register, contact the Adair County Cooperative Extension Service at (270) 384-2317.
Pasture Management by the Month
Does a plan help you accomplish your goals? If so, join us on February 3rd at 6:00 p.m. at the Adair County Cooperative Extension Service. This program will assist you with tailoring plans for your pastures in 2025. Learn about various management techniques that can be applied during each month of the growing season and pick and choose what will fit your farm.