Most areas experiencing first freeze and heavy frost of the season. Cotton harvest slowed due to wet fields. Range and pastures improved. Rye grass emerging, providing forage in some pastures. Winter pastures showing good growth.
Cattle are in good condition.
Forage availability is above average. Excellent growing environment for pastures, small grains, winter grasses and winter vegetable crops. Wheat and oats growing rapidly. Peanut harvest winding down after some losses. Colder and continued scattered showers received.