Lows averaged mostly in the 50s in northern areas, in the 60s in central and some southern areas, and in the 70s in extreme southern areas. Topsoil moisture in the State is short to adequate with scattered areas of very short moisture. Growers are delaying cotton and peanut planting in some areas due to dry soils. Some cotton is being replanted. Tobacco is being irrigated.
Hay growth is delayed by dry weather.
Growers reported 74 percent of the peanuts are planted compared with 49 percent last week. Pastures in the Panhandle were in poor to good condition. Most areas were short on moisture and some were in severe need of moisture. Some pasture was being re-seeded, but it will need rain to come up. The first hay cutting was underway.