|
|
Wheat in need of moisture in some areasTexas The southeastern part of the state received 0.01 to 2.0 inches of rainfall during the week ending Nov. 15, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, Nov. 16. The rest of the state observed little to no moisture. Winter wheat was in need of moisture in some areas of the Plains. Winter wheat responded well to the cooler weather in the Northern High Plains. Winter wheat continued to emerge in the Cross Timbers. In most areas of the state, cotton harvest progressed well. Heavy dew and moisture delayed cotton harvest in some areas of the Low Plains. Wheat and oats responded well to the recent rainfall in South Central Texas. Late planted corn dried out while pecans were splitting their shucks and falling off trees in some areas of the Trans-Pecos. Pecan harvest made good progress in the Cross Timbers, Blacklands, and North East Texas. Supplemental feeding of livestock took place across most of the state. Cooler temperatures slowed forage growth in most areas of the state. Top soil moisture was mostly short to adequate across the state. Winter wheat was in need of moisture in some areas of the Plains. Winter wheat responded well to the cooler weather in the Northern High Plains. Winter wheat continued to emerge in the Cross Timbers. Armyworms caused stress on wheat and oats in the Blacklands. Wheat and oats responded well to the recent rainfall in South Central Texas. Wheat condition was mostly fair to good statewide. Oat condition was mostly fair to good statewide. In most areas of the state, cotton harvest progressed well. Heavy dew and moisture delayed cotton harvest in some areas of the Low Plains. Cotton condition was mostly fair to good statewide. Late planted corn dried out in some areas of the Trans-Pecos. Corn condition was mostly fair to good statewide. Grain sorghum harvest continued in the High Plains and the Edwards Plateau. Sorghum condition was mostly very poor to fair statewide. Peanut harvest made good progress in South Texas. Peanut condition was mostly fair to good statewide. Soybean condition was mostly poor to fair statewide. Sunflower harvest continued in the Southern High Plains. Fall planted onions emerged and red-chili harvest continued in the Trans-Pecos. Irrigation took place on cabbage, spinach, onions and carrots in South Texas. Fall vegetable crops made good progress in the Lower Valley. Pecan harvest made good progress in the Cross Timbers, Blacklands, and North East Texas. Pecans were splitting their shucks and falling off trees in the Trans-Pecos. Pecan harvest neared completion in the Edwards Plateau. Supplemental feeding of livestock took place across most of the state. Livestock weaning was active in the Trans-Pecos and South East Texas. Rainfall was needed to refill stock tank levels in some areas of the state. The last cutting of hay took place across many areas of the state. Feral hogs continued to damage hay meadows and pastures in some areas of the state. Army worm activity slowed across much of the state. Cooler temperatures slowed forage growth in most areas of the state. Range and pasture condition was mostly fair to good statewide.
Copyright/Privacy
Copyright 1995-2011. High Plains Publishers, Inc. All rights reserved. Any republishing of these pages, including electronic reproduction of the editorial archives or classified advertising, is strictly prohibited. If you have questions or comments you can reach us at High Plains Journal 1500 E. Wyatt Earp Blvd., P.O. Box 760, Dodge City, KS 67801 or call 1-800-452-7171. Email: webmaster@hpj.com |
|
