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Cotton harvest gets underway
Texas Scattered showers were prevalent in the eastern half of the state, while winter wheat planting continued in the Northern High Plains as some producers were holding off for rain in the Northern Low Plains, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, Texas Field Office, Oct. 21. Cotton harvest was underway throughout most of the state as fields continued to defoliate. Good yields were reported in Northern High Plains as corn harvest neared completion. Sorghum harvest continued in the Panhandle. Peanut harvest continued in the High Plains and South Texas. Soil moisture was short to adequate across the state. North East Texas received the most rain with 0.50 to 1.5 inches of rainfall. The South Central Texas received 0.25 to 1.50 inches of rainfall. The Panhandle received 0.01 to 1.50 inches of rainfall. The Edwards Plateau and South Texas received 0.01 to 0.25 inches of rainfall. The Trans-Pecos received the least amount of rainfall with zero to 0.01 inches of rainfall. Livestock continued to be in good condition across most areas of the state. Final hay harvests continued across most of the state. Ranges and pastures remained in good condition in most areas of the state, but most areas could use some rain. Winter wheat planting continued in the Northern High Plains. Winter wheat was in need of rain in the Southern High Plains as some fields were beginning to dry out. Wheat planting stopped in some areas of the Northern Low Plains as farmers were holding off until adequate moisture arrives. Continuous dry weather was creating a problem in the wheat fields of the Cross Timbers. Early planted wheat in South Central Texas was looking good, but could use some moisture. Wheat condition was mostly fair to good statewide. Cotton harvest was underway and going strong in the Northern High Plains. Excellent yields were reported in the Southern High Plains as harvest continued. Many producers in the Southern Low Plains were defoliating their cotton and preparing for harvest. Harvest was in full swing in the Blacklands. Leaves were beginning to fall and fields were turning white as producers were preparing for harvest in the Trans-Pecos. Cotton harvest continued in South Texas as it neared completion. Cotton condition was mostly fair to good statewide. Good yields were reported in Northern High Plains as corn harvest neared completion. Statewide, corn condition was mostly fair to good. Sorghum remained in good condition as harvest continued in the High Plains as weather permitted. Sorghum conditions were mostly fair to good statewide. Peanut harvest continued in the Southern High Plains and the Northern Low Plains. Peanut harvest started in South Texas. Peanut conditions were mostly fair to good statewide. Pecans were developing and looking good in the Blacklands as producers were getting ready for harvest. Pecan harvest was underway in South Central Texas. Livestock continued to be in good condition across most areas of the state. Final hay harvests continued across most of the state. Ranges and pastures were beginning to show some signs of stress due to lack of moisture. Range and Pasture conditions were fair to good statewide. Date: 10/25/07
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