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Showers delay harvests
Texas Scattered showers were prevalent across most areas of the state during the week ending Sept. 9, as Central and North East Texas received the most rainfall, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, Sept. 10. Wheat planting and field preparation were in progress in the High Plains, Northern Low Plains, and the Cross Timbers. Cotton continued to progress in most areas of the state as scattered showers delayed harvest in South Central Texas and the Coastal Bend. Corn harvest continued in most areas of the state as weather permitted. Sorghum harvest continued in the Southern High Plains and the Blacklands and neared completion in South Texas. The pecan crop was looking strong in the Blacklands, Cross Timbers, and South Texas, but problems with limb breakage were evident due to heavy loads. Soil moisture was adequate in most areas of the state. Central and North East Texas received the most rain with 1.0 to 5.0 inches of rainfall. The Panhandle received 0.25 to 3.0 inches of rainfall. South East Texas received 0.25 to 1.5 inches of rainfall. Trans-Pecos and the Edwards Plateau received the least amount of rainfall with 0.01 to 1.5 inches. Hay cutting and baling continued across most areas of the state. Ranges and pastures continued to be in good condition across most areas of the state. Livestock remained in good to excellent condition in most areas of the state. Wheat planting and field preparation was in progress in the High Plains, Northern Low Plains, and the Cross Timbers. Wheat condition was mostly fair to good statewide. Cotton continued to progress in the Southern High Plains as some bolls were opening. The cotton crop continued to mature in the Northern Low Plains. Scattered showers delayed harvest in South Central Texas and the Coastal Bend. Cotton started to open bolls in some areas of South Texas. Cotton condition was mostly fair to good statewide. Corn harvest for grain was in full swing in the Northern High Plains and the Blacklands. More rainfall delayed harvest in some areas of South Central Texas. Harvest was completed in most areas of South Texas. Statewide, corn condition was mostly good to excellent. Sorghum remained in good condition as harvest continued in the High Plains. Harvest continued in most areas of the Southern Low Plains and the Blacklands. Harvest neared completion in South Texas. Sorghum conditions were mostly fair to good statewide. Peanuts were in good condition and continued to mature in the Southern High Plains and South Texas. Pecan trees were heavily loaded and causing limb breakage problems in the Cross Timbers and South Central Texas. Pecans continued to look good in the Blacklands with heavily loaded trees. Pecan growers were having problems with scab in North East Texas. Pecans continued to develop well in the Edwards Plateau with some reports of limb breakage. 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 some reports of army worms in South East Texas. Ranges and Pastures remained in good condition in most areas of the state. Statewide, range and pasture conditions were mostly good to excellent. Date: 9/13/07
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