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Wheat conditions improved with moistureTexas Most of the state received much needed rainfall during the week ending March 16, after being faced with dry conditions for the last few weeks, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, Texas Field Office, March 17. Small grains continued to benefit from the mild temperatures and moisture. Cotton field preparation continued in the High Plains, while planting continued in the Lower Valley and Coastal Bend. Corn planting continued in South Central, while planting was delayed due to wet fields in the Blacklands and North East Texas. Sorghum planting was wrapping up in the Coastal Bend. Soil moisture was mostly very short to short across the state. Trans-Pecos and the High Plains received little to no rainfall. The rest of the state received 0.01 to 2.0 inches of rain. Some producers experienced some improvement in pasture condition, but supplemental feeding for livestock continued. Wheat conditions continued to improve in Northern High Plains and the Low Plains due to the combination of warmer temperatures and recent moisture. Wheat condition was mostly poor to fair statewide. Oat condition was mostly fair to good statewide. Cotton field preparation continued in the High Plains, while planting continued in the Lower Valley and Coastal Bend. Corn planting continued in South Central, while planting was delayed due to wet fields in the Blacklands and North East Texas. Sorghum planting continued in the Coastal Bend. After the rain last week, sorghum producers resumed planting activities in South Texas. Sugarcane, citrus, and vegetables continued to be harvested in the Lower Valley. Peach trees started to bloom and potato fields continued to develop in North East Texas. Some producers experienced some improvement in pasture condition, but supplemental feeding for livestock continued. Hay consumption slowed some in East Texas as pasture began to green up. Range and pasture condition was mostly poor to fair statewide. 4/23/08
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