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Wheat planting makes progressTexas Warm and dry conditions continued across most areas of the state during the week ending Sept. 30 with some light showers in Eastern and South Central Texas, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, Texas Field Office, Oct. 1. Winter wheat planting and land preparation were in progress in the Panhandle, Edwards Plateau, and the Blacklands. Cotton bolls were starting to open as producers were preparing for harvest in the Panhandle. Corn harvest was in full swing in the Northern High Plains as harvest neared completion in the Blacklands and South Central Texas. Sorghum harvest continued in the Panhandle as it was completed in the Blacklands. Pecan trees were suffering from limb breakage in the Cross Timbers and South Central Texas due to the heavy crop load. Soil moisture was adequate in most areas of the state. East and South Central Texas received the most rain with 0.01 to 0.10 inches of rainfall. The rest of the state was mostly dry with no rainfall observed. 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 and land preparation were in progress in the Panhandle, Edwards Plateau, and the Blacklands. Wheat condition was mostly fair to good statewide. Cotton was progressing in the Northern High Plains as some bolls were starting to open. Producers were preparing for harvest in the Southern High Plains. Bolls were opening on early planted cotton in the Northern Low Plains. Cotton harvest was underway in the Blacklands as weather permitted. Good yields were reported in South East Texas as harvest continued. Cotton condition was mostly fair to good statewide. Corn harvest was in full swing in the Northern High Plains with good yields reported. Growers were in the final stages of harvest in the Blacklands. Harvest was completed in South Central Texas. 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 was completed in the Blacklands. Sorghum conditions were mostly fair to good statewide. Peanut harvest began in the Southern High Plains. Peanuts were looking good in the Northern Low Plains as they continued to mature. Peanut conditions were mostly good to excellent statewide. Due to a very heavy crop load in the Cross Timbers, pecans were suffering from limb breakage. Pecans were developing and starting to drop in the Blacklands. The pecan crop was very heavy in North East Texas with some reports of scab and hickory suck worm. Some pecans were beginning to crack in the Edwards Plateau. Pecan tree limbs were breaking in South Central Texas due to the tremendous weight. Livestock continued to be in good condition across most areas of the state. Hay production continued across most areas of the state as weather permitted with reports of increasing quality. Ranges and pastures remained in good condition in most areas of the state. Statewide, range and pasture conditions were mostly good to excellent. Date: 10/4/07
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