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Parts of state get some rainTexas A few scattered showers were observed across some areas of the state during the week ending July 20, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, Texas Field Office, July 21. Parts of the Panhandle, South East Texas, and the Trans-Pecos received up to an inch or 2 in some areas; however, several counties were under burn bans due to the lack of rainfall. Temperatures reached the 100s across much of the state. Cotton began to improve slightly in areas that received moisture; however, cotton is still behind in growth stages in parts of the Panhandle. Irrigation occurred in South Texas due to the hot dry weather. Corn harvest continued in the Blacklands due to the early maturing crops, while harvest preparation continued in South Texas. Sorghum harvest resumed as the fields began to dry out in the Lower Valley. Peanuts continued to mature in the Southern High Plains and were pegging in South Texas. Fruit and vegetable harvest continued in the Cross Timbers and North East Texas. Grazing conditions declined across areas of the state that have not benefited from the recent rains. Top soil moisture was mostly short to adequate statewide. Cotton began to improve slightly in areas that received some moisture; however, cotton is still behind in growth stages in parts of the Panhandle. Irrigation occurred in South Texas due to the hot dry weather. Cotton condition was mostly fair to good statewide. Corn: Corn harvest continued in the Blacklands due to the early maturing crops, while harvest preparation continued in South Texas. Corn condition was mostly fair to good statewide. Sorghum: Harvest resumed as the fields began to dry out in the Lower Valley. Sorghum condition was mostly fair to good statewide. Peanuts: Peanuts continued to mature in the Southern High Plains, and were pegging in South Texas. Fruit and vegetable harvest continued in the Cross Timbers and North East Texas. Grazing conditions declined across the areas of the state that have not benefited from the recent rains. Some ranchers were considering culling herds soon in North East Texas and the Trans-Pecos. Range and pasture condition was mostly poor to fair statewide. 7/28/08 Date: 7/24/08
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