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Scattered showers hit stateTexas Scattered showers continued across most areas of the state during the week ending Sept. 16, as the Upper Coast received the most amount of rainfall as a result of Hurricane Humberto, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, Sept. 17. Wheat planting and land preparation was in progress in the Panhandle and the Blacklands. Cotton continued to develop across most areas of the state, but excessive moisture caused problems for the cotton crop in the Upper Coast and the Lower Valley. Corn harvest was underway in the Northern High Plains and North East Texas as it neared completion in the Blacklands and South Central Texas. Sorghum remained in good condition as harvest continued in the Blacklands, High Plains, and South Central Texas. Peanuts were in good condition and continued to mature in the Southern High Plains with some reports of pod rot and leaf spot. Pecan trees were heavily loaded in the Cross Timbers and South Central Texas as there were some reports of limb breakage. Soil moisture was adequate in most areas of the state. The Upper Coast and South East Texas received the most rain with 1.0 to 6.0 inches of rainfall. The Trans-Pecos and the Edwards Plateau received 0.01 to 3.0 inches of rainfall. The Blacklands and Cross Timbers received 0.10 to 2.0 inches of rainfall. North East Texas received 0.01 to 1.5 inches of rainfall. South Texas received 0.01 to 0.10 inches of rainfall. Trans-Pecos and the Edwards Plateau received the least amount of rainfall with zero to 0.01 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 condition in most areas of the state. Wheat planting and land preparation were in progress in the Panhandle and the Blacklands. Wheat condition was mostly fair to good statewide. Recent rains and cooler temperatures delayed cotton maturity in the Northern High Plains. Cotton continued to develop in the Southern High Plains, but more heat units were needed. Cotton continued to progress and set bolls in the Edwards Plateau. Cotton was maturing and approaching harvest in South Central Texas with good yields reported. Wet conditions continued to hurt the cotton crop in the Upper Coast with some reports of cotton boll rot. Cotton was developing nicely and opening bolls in South Texas. Excessive moisture prevented harvest in the Lower Valley. Cotton condition was mostly fair to good statewide. Good yields were reported in the Northern High Plains as corn harvest started. Harvest neared completion in the Blacklands. Harvest continued in North East Texas with some reports of feral hog problems. Corn harvest neared completion in South Central Texas with above average yields reported. 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 Blacklands as it neared completion. 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 with some reports of pod rot and leaf spot. Pecan trees were heavily loaded in the Cross Timbers and South Central Texas as there were some reports of limb breakage. Pecans continued to look good in the Blacklands. Pecan growers were having problems with scab in North East Texas and the Edward Plateau. Pecan producers were thinning trees in South Central Texas in hopes of stopping limb breakage due to heavy yields. 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 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: 9/18/07
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