Grenada County Extension Office, Mississippi

05/26/2026

With the excessive rainfall we’ve experienced recently, we’ve received numerous questions about potential lawn damage. One common issue is Large (Brown) Patch, a lawn disease caused by the fungus Rhizoctonia solani, which attacks emerging or weakened turfgrass.

Ways to help prevent this disease include:

🌱 Selecting turfgrass varieties that are well-adapted to Mississippi
🚜 Removing excess grass clippings and thatch buildup
⚠️ Avoiding excessive nitrogen fertilization
💧 Timing irrigation properly to reduce long periods of moisture on the grass

If an infection does occur, fungicides can be effective in minimizing and controlling outbreaks. If you suspect your lawn may have Brown Patch, contact our office at 662-226-2061 to have an agent evaluate your lawn.

For more information, check out Mississippi State University Extension Publication 3743 on Large (Brown) Patch at the link below:

https://extension.msstate.edu/sites/default/files/publications/P3743_web-3.pdf

05/22/2026

Our office will be closed Monday in recognition of Memorial Day. We will resume normal operations Tuesday.

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 mush 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 form your county Extension office.

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

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

05/22/2026

4-H Project Achievement Day will be July 9 at the Holmes Community College Grenada Campus. If your 4Her is interested in competing in any of our fun project or just attending some workshops to learn more about 4-H, please contact our office at 662-226-2061.

05/21/2026

Camp Explore registration deadline has been extended till May 22. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to our office at 662-226-2061.

05/20/2026

Summer camps give youth the opportunity to have fun, learn new skills, and build meaningful connections with others. We are excited to host our Summer Camp July 27–31 for ages 8-18, featuring engaging activities and topics including robotics, life skills, Cloverbud LEGO engineering (ages 5-7), and Kids in the Kitchen. Be sure to register by July 22 to participate.

05/19/2026

As you can see, Grenada County 4-H has an exciting and eventful summer ahead. We have many activities and opportunities planned, so we encourage you to like and follow our page to stay informed about upcoming events and updates.

05/13/2026

We are pleased to present the May–June newsletter, featuring highlights of past and upcoming program events, as well as valuable information and updates. We hope you find it informative and enjoyable.

05/06/2026

Please be mindful of the weather as we progress through the day.

🚨 Severe Weather Threat🚨
The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center has issued an Enhanced Risk (Level 3 of 5) for severe storms in Mississippi from Wednesday afternoon (5/6/26) into early Thursday morning (5/7/26).

Mississippi could experience:
🌬️Damaging winds up to 70 mph
🧊Hail up to golf ball size
🌪️Tornadoes (strong tornadoes are possible)

Be prepared:
⛈️Stay weather-aware throughout the day
📲Have multiple ways to receive warnings
🏠Know your safe place in case warnings are issued

05/04/2026

Grenada County Shooting Sports Club participated in the Northwest District shooting sports event Saturday in Charleston, MS. The event hosted over 350 participants from throughout the region. We are very proud of are youth and looking forward to the Junior Invitational and State events.