According to the USDA National Agriculture Statistics Service (NASS) Southern Plains weekly crop and condition report for Texas, average temperatures across the state were mostly warm this past week compared to the week prior. Even though high humidity was reported in some areas of the state, most of the state experienced little to no rainfall. Isolated areas in South Central Texas, the Coastal Bend, South Texas and the Lower Valley received precipitation ranging from 0.5 to 1.5 inches. There were 6.4 days suitable for fieldwork. Stock tank levels were decreasing in the Edwards Plateau, creating concerns for producers who have no other water source for livestock. Use of livestock supplemental feeding continued in the Northern High Plains, the Cross Timbers, North East Texas, the Edwards Plateau, South Central Texas and the Lower Valley. Pasture and range condition remained good to fair. Read more…
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