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Wheat in mostly poor to fair condition statewideTexas During the week ending May 25, parts of the northern High Plains, southern Low Plains, Cross Timbers and the Trans-Pecos received up to 2.0 inches of rain, while most of the state observed little to no precipitation, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, Texas Field Office, May 28. Producers prepared for wheat harvest in the Plains and Cross Timbers. Cotton planting was in full swing in the Plains. Corn continued to emerge in parts of the northern High Plains. Onion, snap bean, and squash harvest began in north east Texas. Producers sprayed for pecan nut case bearers in the Cross Timbers, Blacklands, and the Edwards Plateau. Livestock were still supplemented in areas with poor range and pasture conditions. Top soil moisture was mostly short to adequate across the state. Producers prepared for wheat harvest in the Plains and Cross Timbers. Oat and wheat harvest continued in the Trans-Pecos and Edwards Plateau. Wheat condition was mostly poor to fair statewide. Oat condition was mostly fair to good statewide. Cotton planting was in full swing in the Plains, and neared completion in the Trans-Pecos. Corn continued to emerge in parts of the Northern High Plains. Corn condition was mostly fair to good statewide. Sorghum condition was mostly fair to good statewide. Soybean condition was mostly fair to good statewide. Rice condition was mostly fair to good statewide. Onion, snap bean, and squash harvest began in North East Texas. Melon harvest continued in the Lower Valley. Cabbage and potato harvest continued, while onion harvest neared completion in South Texas. Producers sprayed for pecan nut case bearers in the Cross Timbers, Blacklands, and the Edwards Plateau. Livestock were still supplemented in areas with poor range and pasture conditions. Range and pasture condition was mostly fair to good statewide. 6/2/08 Date: 5/29/08 Advertisement
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