The soils are a deep, rich red color . This color is indicative of soils containing high iron oxides. These soils also tend to be high in clay, but are also acidic and low in organic matter. There are also areas of Triassic soils which are thin, low fertility soils with perched water. The variability of the soil requires careful management to utilize each soil type to maximum potential.
Agricultural systems shift to beef or dairy cattle operations due in part to the soil variability.
Handling of manure waste using nutrient management plans are paramount due to the sloping and variable soils. These plans include methods of storing manure, testing the nutrient value of the manure, and matching soil and crop needs with manure application rates. This type of nutrient management utilizes available on-farm nutrients while preventing nutrient loss to the environment. No-till or reduced tillage practices and equipment are often used to prevent soil erosion, increase organic matter, and increase water holding were soil is suitable for crops. Wheat or barley with a double crop soybean and corn are common crops along with various forages.