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Cotton continues to progressTexas Warmer weather was prevalent across most regions of the state during the week ending Aug. 5, with continued rains in the western areas, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, Texas Field Office, Aug. 6. Cotton continued to progress with an increase of heat units across most areas of the state. Corn continued to mature in most areas of the state as many producers were preparing to harvest. Soil moisture was adequate in most areas of the state; however, a surplus of soil moisture was reported in South Central Texas and the Upper Coast. The Trans-Pecos area received the most moisture with 0.1 to 4.0 inches of rainfall. South Central and South East Texas received 0.50 to 2.0 inches of rainfall. North East Texas received 0.01 to 3.0 inches of rainfall. The Panhandle received 0.01 to 1.5 inches of rainfall. South Texas received the least amount of rainfall with zero to 0.1 inches of rainfall. Wet soils continued to cause harvesting problems in South and East Texas. Range and pasture conditions were good due to the previous moisture and warmer conditions. Hay cutting and baling continued in most areas as weather and soil moisture conditions permitted. Livestock remained in good to excellent condition in most areas of the state. Warmer and drier weather continued to help cotton progress in the Northern High Plains. Increased heat units helped cotton continue to progress as it was blooming in some areas of the Northern Low Plains and Southern High Plains. Cotton was suffering from excessive moisture in some areas of the Edwards Plateau and South Central Texas. Cotton condition was mostly fair to good statewide. Corn was doing well in the Northern High Plains as irrigation continued in some areas. Corn continued to mature in the Blacklands as many producers were preparing to harvest. Excessive rain continued to hamper corn maturity and harvest in South Central Texas. Statewide, corn condition was mostly good to excellent. Sorghum was progressing well in the High Plains. Harvest continued in South Central Texas as excessive soil moisture caused some concerns about quality. Also, excessive soil moisture made harvesting difficult in some areas of the Coastal Bend. Drier conditions in South Texas prompted producers to resume harvest. Sorghum conditions were mostly fair to good statewide. Peanuts were in good condition in the Southern High Plains with little evidence of insect pressure. Peanuts were also progressing well in some areas of South Texas. Peanut conditions were mostly fair to excellent statewide. Melon harvest continued in some areas of the Southern High Plains, North East Texas, and Trans-Pecos. Pecans continued to develop in the Cross Timbers and Blacklands with scab and fungus reported in some areas. Livestock were in good condition in the Edwards Plateau, but parasites were becoming a concern. Cattle continued to be in good shape across most areas of the state. Hay cutting and baling continued in the Cross Timbers, Blacklands, and North East Texas as weather permitted. Excessive soil moisture halted hay harvest in some areas of the Upper Coast. Ranges and Pastures remained in good condition with lots of green forage in most areas of the state. Statewide, range and pasture conditions were mostly good to excellent. Date: 8/9/07
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