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Tropical storm brings rain
Texas Hot and dry conditions continued throughout the state until Tropical Storm Erin produced heavy rains across areas of Central and South Central Texas towards the end of the week ending Aug. 19. Weather conditions continued to help cotton produce blooms and set bolls across most areas of the state. Corn continued to progress in some areas of the state as harvest was in full swing in most of the Panhandle, the Blacklands, and Southern Texas until Tropical Storm Erin produced heavy amounts of rainfall and halted harvest. Soil moisture was adequate in most areas of the state. The Low Plains and South Central Texas received the most rain as a result of Tropical Storm Erin with 1.0 to 8.0 inches of rainfall. South Texas and the Lower Valley received 0.01 to 0.50 inches of rainfall. The Blacklands and North East Texas received 0.01 to 0.25 inches of rainfall. The Northern High Plains and Trans-Pecos received the least amount of rainfall with 0.01 to 0.25 inches of rainfall. Ranges and pastures continued to be in good condition. Hay cutting and baling was in full swing across most areas of the state. Harvest came to a halt in areas of South Central Texas, Edward Plateau, the Low Plains and Cross Timbers as Tropical Storm Erin produced heavy rains in the area. Livestock remained in good to excellent condition in most areas of the state. Conditions were favorable for cotton acreage in need of heat units as cotton continued to develop in the High Plains. Increased heat units helped cotton continue to progress as it was blooming and setting bolls in some areas of the Southern Low Plains. Cotton was doing well in the Blacklands due to higher temperatures. Cotton was developing nicely along the Upper Coast as bolls were starting to open. Cotton condition was mostly fair to good statewide. Corn harvest was in full swing in the Northern High Plains. Harvest continued in the Northern Low Plains until heavy rains from Tropical Storm Erin arrived later in the week. Harvest continued to progress in the Blacklands and the Edwards Plateau. Tropical Storm Erin effectively ended corn harvest in most parts of South Central Texas. Statewide, corn condition was mostly good to excellent. Sorghum was progressing well as it was starting to bloom in most areas of the High Plains. Harvest began in most areas of the Blacklands. Harvest continued in South Central Texas with high yields reported, but the quality was a concern due to excessive wet weather. Harvest was in full swing in South Texas. Sorghum conditions were mostly fair to good statewide. Pecans continued to shed nuts in the Cross Timbers and Blacklands with scab and fungus reported in some areas. Livestock were in good condition across most areas of the state. Hay cutting and baling was in full swing across most areas of the state. Hay harvest came to a halt in areas of South Central Texas, Edward Plateau, the Low Plains and Cross Timbers as Tropical Storm Erin produced heavy rains late in the week. 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. B 3 8/27/07 5 Star OK Date: 8/23/07
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