Jett Major, district Extension director in Lubbock, said the drought has affected the sales of livestock in his area. Rob Borchardt, Extension economist in Uvalde, said that producers have begun early liquidation of stocker cattle. Others are continuing to liquidate herds, as prices remain favorable. Bob Robinson, district Extension director in Amarillo, said dry weather is also harming the wheat crop in his area. He also said that irrigated wheat is providing excellent forage for stocker cattle but hay supplies are dwindling as heavy supplemental feeding continues.
Dry conditions continue.
Temperatures normal early on, but above normal later in the week. Dryland wheat continues to deteriorate. Range conditions poor to fair. Cattle conditions fair to good. Pastures, ranges in fair to poor condition.