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Winter wheat makes good progress with recent moistureTexas The Upper Coast, Coastal Bend and Lower Valley received up to 2 inches of moisture during the week ending Dec. 6, while the rest of the state observed 0.01 to 1 inches of moisture, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, Texas Field Office, Dec. 7. Winter wheat continued to make good progress in the High Plains due to the recent moisture. Wheat in some areas of the Northern Low Plains suffered due to rust and green bugs. Wheat progressed well in the Southern Low Plains, Cross Timbers, and South Texas. Cotton harvest was delayed in most areas of the state due to wet conditions. Wet conditions delayed pecan harvest in the Northern Low Plains, Trans-Pecos, and the Edwards Plateau. Supplemental feeding of livestock was in full-swing across the state due to cooler temperatures and wet conditions. Native pastures declined in most areas of the state due to cooler soil temperatures. Top soil moisture was mostly short to adequate across the state. Winter wheat continued to make good progress in the High Plains due to the recent moisture. Wheat in some areas of the Northern Low Plains suffered due to rust and green bugs. Wheat progressed well due to wet conditions in the Southern Low Plains, Cross Timbers, and South Texas. Wheat condition was mostly fair to good statewide. Cotton harvest was delayed in most areas of the state due to wet conditions. Wet conditions delayed pecan harvest in the Northern Low Plains, Trans-Pecos, and the Edwards Plateau. In the Trans-Pecos, most pecans have fallen. Winter vegetable crops made good progress due to the recent moisture in South Central Texas. Spinach and cabbage harvest was active in South Texas. Tomato harvest was active in the Lower Valley. Supplemental feeding of livestock was in full-swing across the state due to cooler temperatures and wet conditions. Recent moisture re-filled stock tank levels in most areas of the state. Feral hogs damaged pastures and rangeland in North East Texas. Native pastures declined in most areas of the state due to cooler soil temperatures. Range and pasture condition was mostly fair to good statewide.
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