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Rains criss cross stateTexas Rains continued across much of the eastern and southern parts of the state during the week ending Aug. 24, dropping as much as 5 or 6 inches in some areas, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, Texas Field Office, Aug. 24. The Panhandle received heavy isolated storms with some hail, while the Trans-Pecos and Edwards Plateau received little rain. Land preparation for small grains continued in the Cross Timbers and much of the Plains. Cotton harvest was delayed in parts of the Coastal Bend and South Texas, while irrigation decreased in parts of the Plains region. Corn harvest was delayed in the Blacklands. Even though sorghum benefited from recent rains, the wet conditions halted grain sorghum harvest in the Blacklands. Soybean harvest was delayed in the Upper Coast and North East Texas due to the wet conditions. Melon harvest slowed, and chiles continued to develop in the Trans-Pecos. Pecans entered the nut gel stage in the Trans-Pecos and the Blacklands. Pastures and ranges continued to improve with recent rains and cooler temperatures. Top soil moisture was mostly adequate statewide. Land preparation continued in anticipation of small grains planting in the Cross Timbers and much of the Plains. Cotton irrigation decreased in parts of the Plains, while harvest was delayed in parts of the Coastal Bend and South Texas due to recent rains. Cotton condition was mostly fair to good statewide. Corn harvest neared completion, but was delayed due to wet conditions in the Blacklands. Corn condition was mostly fair to good statewide. Sorghum benefited from recent rains; however, the wet conditions halted the remainder of grain sorghum harvest in the Blacklands. Sorghum condition was mostly fair to good statewide. Peanuts continued to look good in the Southern Low Plains and South Texas. Peanut condition was mostly fair to good statewide. Wet conditions delayed soybean harvest in the Upper Coast and North East Texas. Soybean condition was fair to good statewide. Sunflowers continued to mature in the Southern High Plains. Melon harvest slowed, while chiles continued to develop in the Trans-Pecos. Pecans entered the nut gel stage in the Blacklands and the Trans-Pecos. The crop showed some insect pressure in the Edwards Plateau.. Livestock continued to improve; however, some producers continued to supplement to maintain body condition and reproductive efficiency. Pastures and ranges continued to improve with recent rains and cooler temperatures. Range and pasture condition was mostly poor to fair statewide. 9/1/08 Date: 8/28/08
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