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AdvertisementRecent rainfall, cool temps improve wheat growing conditionsTexas Showers swept across the eastern part of the state during the week ending Nov. 1 leaving up to 2 to 10 inches of moisture in isolated areas, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, Texas Field Office, Nov. 2. The rest of the state observed light to moderate amounts of rainfall. Recent rainfall and cooling temperatures improved wheat growing conditions in the High Plains. Cotton harvest was in full-swing across the Plains; however, harvest was delayed in some areas due to wet conditions. Harvest of late-planted corn continued in parts of the Northern High Plains. Wheat planting was delayed due to wet conditions in the Cross Timbers and Blacklands. Wheat emerged and progressed well in the Edwards Plateau and South Texas. Supplemental feeding of livestock increased in localized areas of the state as summer forages became dormant due to the cooler weather. Range and pastures continued to improve due to the recent rainfall across most of the state. Topsoil moisture was mostly adequate to surplus across the state. Recent rainfall and cooling temperatures improved wheat growing conditions in the High Plains. Wheat planting was delayed due to wet conditions in the Cross Timbers and Blacklands. Wheat and oats in the Blacklands were affected by armyworms. Wheat emerged and progressed well in the Edwards Plateau and South Texas. Wheat condition was mostly fair to good statewide. Oat condition was mostly fair to good statewide. Cotton harvest was in full-swing across the Plains; however, harvest was delayed in some areas due to wet conditions. Cotton harvest was delayed in the Trans-Pecos due to high winds and wet conditions. Cotton condition was mostly fair to good statewide. Harvest of late-planted corn continued in parts of the Northern High Plains. Corn condition was mostly very poor to good statewide. Sorghum condition was mostly very poor to fair statewide. Producers continued to harvest peanuts in some areas of the Plains. Peanut harvest in South Texas was delayed due to wet conditions. Peanut condition was mostly fair to good statewide. Rice condition was mostly fair to good statewide. Soybean condition was mostly poor to fair statewide. Freezing conditions in the Trans-Pecos and Edwards Plateau caused slight damage to vegetables and chilies in the Trans-Pecos. Cabbage harvest continued while rainfall delayed spinach and onion planting in South Texas. Pecans harvest made good progress in the Edwards Plateau and South Central Texas. Advertisement
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