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Gibson County SCD/NRCS Hold Soil Health Workshop

In August, the Gibson County Soil Conservation District and NRCS hosted an informational meeting/workshop on soil health and the benefits of cover crop. The meeting was open to producers, as well as NRCS and SCD employees. With about a 120 in attendance, a few of the topics covered were, weed suppression, improved soil moisture, soil structure, and finding the right cover crop mix for your operation.

Local farmer Matt Griggs offered his own experience and spoke of the variety of mixes he has been trying. While admittedly not all have turned out the way he would have wished or necessarily expected, he has gained valuable data and believes that cover crops can work for weed suppression, as well as soil health.

TDA Soil Specialist Mike Hubbs presented the differences in management techniques and soil health and productivity during the stop at the Gibson County SCD Demonstration site.

NRCS Regional Soil Health Specialist Dennis Chessman delivered with statistics that show the benefits gained with improved soil health. Several other speakers and guests spoke on topics related to winter covers and methods of “burn-down” or termination.

District Conservationist Matthew Denton gave a rainfall simulator presentation and entertained questions. In this presentation five cropping scenarios were used. As seen in the picture below, they each have characteristics which effect their infiltration and runoff potential.

 

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 The buckets in front of each soil tray reveals the amount of runoff from each of the 5 cropping scenarios.

 

 

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At the end of June, after more than 37 years, Janice Taylor retired from her full-time status as Gibson County District Secretary. A luncheon in her honor was given on June 28th, where many of her colleagues, family, and friends showered her with stories, good food, and gifts. The Gibson County Soil Conservation District welcomes Beth Watts, and wishes Janice the best in her retirement.

 

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The Gibson County Soil Conservation District and the Natural Resources Conservation Service were proud to assemble the “Let’s Hook’em with Soil Health While they’re Young” booth for the 2016 Gibson County Agricultural Fair. The booth focused on the youth and products of agriculture, and getting youth involved. The SCD/NRCS booth “hooked” The Gibson County Fair board, winning First Place.

 

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On Saturday, September 17, 2016 Circle “S” Farm Supply hosted its annual field day at their office, warehouse, and farm located east of Rutherford, TN. A much needed rain fell the night before and raised everyone’s spirits. The event was well attended with over 100 visitors from Kentucky, Missouri, Arkansas, and from all across the Volunteer State.

Hill Rogers, Earth Team Volunteer representing NRCS and the Gibson County Soil Conservation District gave talks and met with visitors about products such as the use of erosion control blanket, geotextile, cattle waterers and heavy use livestock feed pads, cropland conversion from row cop to permanent grass/legume, cross fencing, critical area treatment. One subject which is a priority with NRCS is soil health and cover crops were discussed. Grazing cover crops was discussed with the crowd. EQIP and TDA cost share programs were topics of interest.

            Buddy Rowlet with Stay Tuff Fence Company was on hand to give a demonstration on the latest techniques in fencing. South West Distributors demonstrated their post drivers. The Salford Company, headquartered in Canada, was on hand to show their Valmar no till cover crop attachment for planting various cover crops. Mike Jiles of Central Farm Supply explained their many products to the crowd. Straight Way Feeds from Missouri was in attendance with examples of their many feeds. The Advanced Master Beef Class and U.T. Extension personnel were on hand.

            Roger Cochron and West Tennessee Smokers provided an excellent southern style pork BBQ lunch with trimmings for all attending. Circle “S” Farm Supply is a family owned and operated business. All members were on hand greeting attendees and participating in the various tour stops and demonstrations.

 

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