According to the USDA-NASS, a cold front hit Texas late in the week, bringing freezing temperatures to areas in the Northern and Southern Plains. The western part of the state had a very dry week, while the Blacklands, East Texas, the Upper Coast, the Coastal Bend, the Lower Valley and parts of South Central Texas received between 0.5 to 2 inches of rain. Hail and strong winds damaged several crops in the Blacklands, including wheat, oats, corn
and sorghum. There were 6.1 days suitable for fieldwork. Livestock condition was rated mostly fair to good. Many producers were providing supplemental feed to their livestock. Pasture and range condition remained fair to good. Read more…