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Wheat planting continuesTexas Warm and dry conditions continued across most areas of the state during the week ending Oct. 7, with scattered showers in the eastern half of Texas, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, Texas Field Office, Oct. 8. Winter wheat planting and land preparation continued across most areas of the state. Cotton bolls continued to open as producers were preparing for harvest in the Panhandle. Cotton harvest continued in South Texas as producers took advantage of the favorable dry conditions. Good yields were reported in the Northern High Plains and the Blacklands as corn harvest was winding down. Sorghum harvest continued in the Panhandle and the Edwards Plateau. Peanut harvest continued in the High Plains. Soil moisture was adequate in most areas of the state. South East Texas received the most rain with 0.50 to 1.0 inches of rainfall. The Blacklands and North East Texas received 0.10 to 0.50 inches of rainfall. South and South Central Texas received 0.01 to 0.25 inches of rainfall. The rest of the state was mostly dry. Hay production continued across most areas of the state as weather permitted with reports of increasing quality. Ranges and pastures continued to be in good condition across most areas of the state. Livestock remained in good condition in most areas of the state. Winter wheat planting continued in the Northern High Plains. Planted wheat in the Southern High Plains was progressing well. Early planted wheat growth was at a standstill in the Southern Low Plains due to continued hot and dry conditions. Wheat planting in the Blacklands increased due to the recent rains. Wheat producers in South Texas resumed planting activities as they were waiting for rainfall to provide adequate soil moisture for germination. Wheat condition was mostly fair to good statewide. Cotton was looking good in the Northern High Plains except for some areas that received hail damage. Cotton bolls continued to open as most farmers were starting to apply harvest aid chemicals in the Southern High Plains. Hot and dry weather helped the cotton mature in the Northern Low Plains. Some producers were defoliating their cotton in the Southern Low Plains. Harvest was in full swing in the Blacklands. Cotton harvest neared completion in the Coastal Bend as weather permitted. Cotton harvest continued in South Texas as producers took advantage of the favorable dry conditions. Cotton condition was mostly fair to good statewide. Good corn yields were reported in the Northern High Plains and the Blacklands as harvest was winding down. Statewide, corn condition was mostly good to excellent. Sorghum remained in good condition as harvest continued in the Northern High Plains. Harvest was progressing well in the Southern Plains. Harvest continued in the Edwards Plateau. Sorghum conditions were mostly fair to good statewide. Peanut harvest was in full swing in the Southern High Plains. Harvest continued in the Northern Low Plains as weather permitted. An increase of irrigation helped the peanut crop continue to develop in South Texas. Peanut conditions were mostly good to excellent statewide. Pecan limbs that were not severely affected by scab were having problems with limb breakage due to heavy loads in the Cross Timbers. There were some reports of fall webworms in the pecan trees in the Edwards Plateau. Livestock continued to be in good condition across most areas of the state. Hay production continued across most areas of the state as most producers were making their final cutting. Statewide, range and pasture conditions were mostly fair to good. Date: 10/11/07
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