Grenada County Soil and Water Conservation District

06/12/2026

Hey y'all! We are selling raffle tickets this year for a chance to win a STIHL FS 70 R w**d trimmer! Tickets are $5 each! You can't beat that for a chance on a nice w**d trimmer valued around $360! All proceeds go to support the District for promoting conservation in Grenada County! Y'all come see me at the office for your tickets or I can bring them to you!
Thank you Wade Inc, John Deere of Grenada, for donating the w**d trimmer for our raffle! Y'all go see them for all your farm equipment needs!!! 🚜😊

06/08/2026

We are hosting a raffle this year for a chance to win a STIHL FS 70 R W**d Trimmer (valued at ($360.00) donated by Wade Inc., John Deere. Tickets are $5.00 each! All proceeds got to Grenada County Soil & Water Conservation District. please contact Lashon Counts, District Clerk, to purchase tickets at 662-226-4441 EXT. 3, or come by the office at 2330 Sunset Drive, Suite B, in Grenada.

06/01/2026

Raise a glass...of milk, and celebrate the contributions of our legen-dairy farmers to the U.S. and the world! Happy National Dairy Month 🐮🥛

06/01/2026

The National Weather Service has issued a slight risk for severe storms for parts of the state this afternoon into tonight (6/1/26). Mississippi could see:

⛈Severe storms
🌬Damaging winds
☄Hail up to a quarter size

Follow your local meteorologist for the latest on the forecast in your area.

06/01/2026

Here's your June landscape checklist for Mississippi! Some tasks to consider are...

Plant daylilies and summer annuals.
Scout for pests and diseases.
Plant warm season grasses.
Fertilize ornamental shrubs and trees.
Remove faded flowers.
Plant crape myrtles while blooming.

Learn more about these tasks here: https://extension.msstate.edu/blog/june-garden-checklist

05/22/2026

05/22/2026

A thoughtfully designed tomato guild does more than maximize garden space — it creates a thriving, self-sustaining ecosystem.

• Natural pest protection – Marigolds, onions, basil, and borage help repel nematodes, hornworms, aphids, and other common pests.
• Improved soil health – Beans enrich the soil with nitrogen, carrots loosen compacted ground, and onions help aerate root zones.
• Pollinator attraction – Sunflowers, borage, and marigolds draw in bees and butterflies, leading to better pollination and fruit production.
• Stronger resilience – Companion planting reduces wind stress, shades the soil, and helps retain moisture naturally.
• Higher yields – The combined benefits of these companion plants support healthier tomatoes and more flavorful harvests.

✨ A tomato guild works like a miniature ecosystem, with tomatoes at the center surrounded by plants that protect, nourish, and support one another.

05/22/2026

New Soil Testing Information! Soil testing is the first step to healthy soil and productive crops, pastures, turf and gardens.

Follow the steps below to submit your soil sample:

Order online. Visit soiltesting.extension.msstate.edu and follow the instructions to complete your order. Enter your contact info, sample names and crop or intended use.

Choose payment. Cost is $12 per sample. You may pay by cash or check sent with your soil sample or choose to receive an invoice to pay by credit card. Your payment options are cash, check or invoice.

Prepare and label your sample. Collect the soil to be tested. Fill the sample collection container to the fill line and close the container. Write the “sample name” (and your name, if desired) on the outside of the container. Clearly write your order number and sample name on each container. This information must match what was entered online.

Ship or drop off your sample. The new shipping address and drop off location is:
Southern Soil & Plant Lab, LLC.
117 Haley Barbour Parkway
Yazoo City, MS 39194

Receive results. Results will be sent to you and your county Extension office. You can contact your Extension agent for assistance with the sample report and recommendations.

Important Reminders

Cost is $12 per sample.

You may pick up your soil sample containers from your county Extension office.

You are responsible for shipping samples to the soil testing laboratory.

Contact your local Extension office for help with collecting soil samples, understanding crop codes, interpreting soil test reports and general soil fertility questions.