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Some parts of state receive moistureTexas East Texas and parts of the Plains received some relief with up to 2 or 3 inches of rain in some areas during the week ending June 29, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, Texas Field Office, June 30. Parts of the Edwards Plateau received up to 2 inches of rain. The rest of the state received scattered showers with little to no rain. Wheat harvest continued in the Plains. Replanting of cotton occurred in the Northern Low Plains and the Southern High Plains. Corn crops continued to dry out in the Upper Coast and in South Texas. Sorghum continued to be planted in the High Plains, while harvest continued in the Coastal Bend. Onion harvest continued in the Trans-Pecos, and cabbage and onion harvest neared completion in South Texas. Hot and dry conditions continued to take their toll on native range and pastures. In some areas of the state, some producers are supplemental feeding livestock again. Top soil moisture was mostly very short to short statewide. Wheat harvest continued in the Plains. Wheat condition was mostly poor to fair statewide. Oat condition was mostly fair to good statewide. Replanting of cotton occurred in the Northern Low Plains and the Southern High Plains. Cotton condition was mostly fair to good statewide. Corn crops continued to dry out in the Upper Coast and in South Texas. There were a couple of reports of hail damage in the Northern High Plains. Corn condition was mostly fair to good statewide. Sorghum continued to be planted in the High Plains, while harvest continued in the Coastal Bend. Sorghum condition was mostly fair to good statewide. Onion harvest continued in the Trans-Pecos, and cabbage and onion harvest neared completion in South Texas. Blackberry and blueberry harvest continued in North East Texas. Chili peppers began to bloom in the Trans-Pecos. Hot and dry conditions continued to take their toll on native range and pastures. In some areas of the state, some producers are supplemental feeding livestock again. Pastures and ranges began to improve with the recent rain in the Northern High Plains and North East Texas. Range and pasture condition was mostly poor to fair statewide. 7/7/08 Date: 7/2/08
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