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Texas crop progress and condition report for Feb. 15, 2021

Most of the state received from trace amounts to upwards of two inches of precipitation. Areas of the Upper
Coast, South Central Texas, East Texas, and South Texas received up to three inches. Freezing temperatures
with snowfall and ice were reported across the state. There were six days suitable for fieldwork.

Small Grains: Small grains were reported in various stages and conditions across the state. Winter wheat in
the Southern Low Plains was doing well with recent moisture. Meanwhile, in the Blacklands, producers
reported wheat had minimal pest issues and in prime condition for herbicide spray. Winter wheat in the
Blacklands and the Northern Low Plains was in need of moisture. Producers worked to prepare fields for
extreme weather throughout the state.

Row Crops: Cold temperatures delayed corn planting in the Cross Timbers. Meanwhile, producers were
preparing cotton fields for planting in the Trans-Pecos area. Sunflower planting continued in the Lower Valley.
Some corn was planted but further planting was delayed due to weather in the Coastal Bend, the Upper Coast,
South Texas, and the Lower Valley.

Fruit, Vegetable and Specialty Crops: Pecan orchard pruning was in progress in the Trans-Pecos area.
Meanwhile, in the Lower Valley, citrus and sugarcane harvest continued.

Livestock, Range and Pasture: Supplemental feeding increased across the state as producers worked to
keep livestock safe during extremely cold temperatures. As a result, supplemental feed and hay was in high
demand throughout the state. Some cattle herds reported using brush lines to block northern winds in South
Texas. Meanwhile, feral hog control continued in North East Texas. Pasture and range condition was rated
mostly poor to fair, though pasture conditions varied greatly across the state.

Click or tap here to read the full report from USDA NASS or see below.

tx-cw-02-14-2021

Written by:
kristin
Published on:
February 17, 2021

Categories: Disasters, Natural Resources, Ranching, The Cattleman Now, The Cattleman Now - App, Weather

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