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Rain needed to help pasturesTexas The Coastal Bend and South East Texas received the majority of the rainfall in the state during the week ending Nov. 19, as isolated showers brought 0.25 to 0.50 inches to small sections, according to the Texas Field Office, National Agricultural Statistics Service, Nov. 20. The North-eastern half of the state received mainly traces of rainfall although small sections experienced as much as 0.10 inches. The Northern High Plains only received a trace of rainfall. The remaining areas of the state remained dry. Early-planted Wheat remained in good condition in the High Plains; however, some of the newly emerged Wheat was damaged by recent high winds. Planting continued to progress in the Northern Low Plains. Oats and Wheat condition was mostly good to fair statewide. As harvest conditions continued to improve in the High Plains, cotton harvest progressed despite the few days of high winds that temporarily slowed activities. Statewide, cotton condition was mostly fair to poor. In the High Plains, dry weather conditions allowed the sorghum harvest to continue although recent winds were a factor in limiting harvesting acres. In the Southern High Plains, peanut harvest was virtually complete. Harvest continued in South Texas. Fall-seeded onions in the Trans-Pecos were in poor condition due to rain and hail damage during germination. Spinach production under irrigation made good progress in South Texas. Green beans and cabbage continued to be harvested. Some of the producers with larger pecan orchards in the Trans-Pecos that were previously waiting for a freeze expect harvest to commence in around a week. Producers continued feeding cattle on pastures in the Northern High Plains. Some pastures in the Southern High Plains turned brown due to freezes. In the Northern Low Plains, range conditions began to go dormant. Rainfall is needed for the progression of cool season grasses. Livestock water remained a major concern in the Blacklands and many winter pastures are now being utilized for grazing purposes. In North East Texas, producers continued to plant winter pastures and look for hay. Cattle prices dropped considerably and producers continued supplemental feeding for all species of livestock in South Central Texas. Range and pasture conditions continued to decrease in South Texas due to a lack of rainfall; the development of cool season forages was slowed due to this same factor. Statewide, range and pasture land was mostly fair to poor. Date: 11/22/06
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