Some areas still have muddy fields

Texas

Throughout the week ending May 20, most areas of the state received moderate levels of rainfall, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, Texas Field Office, May 21.

Periods of dry conditions allowed producers in some areas to continue with fieldwork and other activities. In some of the wettest areas of the Plains and western Texas, saturated fields halted most activities. Many areas have a surplus of sub-soil moisture, as recent rains continued to increase levels. Most areas of the state received 0.01 to 0.25 inches of rainfall, as isolated showers brought as much as 0.50 to 2.0 inches to some sections. Haying and baling continued in some areas where conditions allowed. Livestock were in good to excellent condition in most areas of the state, as supplemental feeding continued to decrease.

wheatconditions remained good in the northern High Plains, but spraying was ongoing as signs of rust became more apparent. In the southern High Plains, wheat continued to mature rapidly. Harvest of small grains for hay continued in the Cross Timbers despite the recent rainfall. Some producers in the Blacklands began harvesting early maturing varieties, as most other producers anticipate harvest to begin soon. Statewide, wheat condition was mostly good to excellent while oat condition remained mostly fair to good.

Cool, wet conditions delayed cotton planting for most producers in the southern High Plains and contributed to an increase of seedling disease. As soil moisture remained good, some producers in the northern Low Plains began planting. Recent rainfall aided emergence and growth along the Coastal Bend, but additional moisture is still needed.

cornplanting continued in some areas of the Northern High Plains, as early plantedcornemerged to good stand. Tasseling increased in the Blacklands. Statewide,corncondition was mostly good to excellent.

Vegetables and fruit crops continued to progress in north east Texas due to warm weather and recent rainfall. Harvest of spring onions, citrus, and various other vegetables began to wind down in the Lower Valley. Pecans: Some trees in the Trans-Pecos and Edwards Plateau were being sprayed for pecan nut case bearer infestation.

Some producers in the Cross Timbers continued to cut and bale hay. Many producers in north east Texas were cutting ryegrass and clover fields for hay, as harvest continued to increase. Favorable weather conditions contributed to good growth of pastures and hay fields in south east Texas. Livestock body conditions improved as the availability of high quality forage continued to increase in south Texas. Statewide, range and pasture condition was mostly fair to good.

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5/28/07

5 Star OK

Date: 5/24/07

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