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Additional rain, snow help wheat cropTexas Most of the state received 1.0 to 5.0 inches of rainfall while South Texas observed 0.01 to 0.25 inched of rain during the week ending Jan. 31, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, Texas Field Office, Feb. 1. Recent storms provided additional moisture and snow in the Northern High Plains which benefitted the wheat crop. Oats had significant freeze damage in the low lying areas of the Edwards Plateau. Cotton gins were trying to complete the ginning year with many of the gins about to finish. In the Trans-Pecos area, stalk destruction was stalled due to the recent rains. In the Blacklands, corn farmers were concerned about land preparation, fertilizing, and planting in a timely manner due to the wet conditions. Cattle producers across the state supplemented cattle due to snow covered range and wheat pastures to help maintain body condition. The rain and sleet mix proved to be beneficial to the soil moisture profile, allowing for better spring plantings. Top soil moisture was mostly adequate to surplus across the state. Recent storms provided additional moisture and snow in the Northern High Plains which benefitted the wheat crop. Oats had significant freeze damage in the low lying areas of the Edwards Plateau. The Trans-Pecos received much needed rain that assisted oat growth. Wheat condition was mostly fair to good statewide. Oat condition was mostly fair to good statewide. Cotton gins were trying to complete the ginning year with many of the gins about to finish. In the Trans-Pecos area, stalk destruction was stalled due to the recent rains. In the Blacklands, corn farmers were concerned about land preparation, fertilizing, and planting in a timely manner due to the wet conditions. Potato planting continued in South Texas. Spinach, carrots, and onions made good progress due to irrigation water applications. Recent rain and snow slowed pecan harvest in the Trans-Pecos. Cattle producers across the state supplemented cattle due to snow covered range and wheat pastures to help maintain body condition. The rain and sleet mix proved to be beneficial to the soil moisture profile, allowing for better spring plantings. Range and pasture condition was mostly fair to good.
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