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Planting delayed by rains from Hurricane IkeTexas Late during the week ending Sept. 14, Hurricane Ike brought east Texas and parts of the Upper Coast heavy rain along with strong winds, while parts of the Panhandle, the Blacklands, and Cross Timbers had isolated flooding as well, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, Texas Field Office, Sept. 15. Some areas of the Trans-Pecos, parts of Edwards Plateau, and parts of South Texas and the Lower Valley also received rain. Small grain planting was delayed due to wet conditions in parts of the Panhandle, Cross Timbers, the Blacklands, and Edwards Plateau. Cotton development was slowed in parts of Edwards Plateau and the Panhandle due to cool, wet weather. Corn harvest was underway in the High Plains; however, it was delayed later in the week due to rain. Sorghum continued to progress even though there was cooler weather in the Plains. Peanuts continued to mature in South Texas and the Southern High Plains. Land preparation continued for vegetables in South Texas. Pecans nut development moved into the shell hardening stage in some areas of the Trans-Pecos. Livestock conditions continued to improve due to the greened up pastures and ranges. Top soil moisture was mostly adequate statewide. Wet conditions delayed small grain planting in parts of the Panhandle, Cross Timbers, the Blacklands, and Edwards Plateau due to recent rains. Cool, wet weather slowed cotton development in parts of the Panhandle, and Edwards Plateau. Cotton condition was mostly fair to good statewide. In the High Plains, corn harvest was underway, but delayed later in the week due to rain. Corn condition was mostly fair to good statewide. Sorghum continued to mature despite the slightly cooler weather in the Plains. Sorghum condition was mostly fair to good statewide. Peanuts continued to progress in the Southern High Plains and South Texas. Harvest should start pretty soon in South Texas. Peanut condition was mostly fair to good statewide. Pumpkin and sunflower harvests were underway in the Northern High Plains. Land preparation continued for vegetables in South Texas. Pecans nut development moved into the shell hardening stage in some areas of the Trans-Pecos. Range and pasture continued to improve due to recent rains. Livestock condition improved as well in most areas of the state. Range and pasture condition was mostly fair to good statewide. 9/22/08 Date: 9/18/08
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