Most areas of these soils are on nearly level to gently sloping uplands, with slopes ranging from 0 to 12 percent. The average annual temperature is about 60 degrees F., and average annual precipitation is about 50 inches. Fine-silty, siliceous, semiactive, thermic Glossic Fragiudults Uses Corn and soybeans are the principal row crops. Most pastures support tall fescue and white clover. Most areas are cleared and used for growing hay, pasture, small grains, corn, soybeans, and tobacco.
Some areas are in forest chiefly of oaks, yellow-poplar, hickories, gums, and maples.
Links Learn more about Dickson soils from the National Cooperative Soil Survey .