Ranchers are feeding hay throughout much of the State. In the Panhandle, severe cold is limiting growth on all cool season forage. Hay supplies are dwindling rapidly. Some areas have suffered severe damage to small grain winter forage from very low temperatures. In the north counties, production of small grain forage is hindered by dry weather.
Pasture condition is poor due to drought and cold.
In the central areas, pasture condition is very poor to fair due to drought and cold. In the southwest, the freeze has turned all the grass brown except for some low lying areas. Cattle condition is decreasing due to the lack of good forage. Ranchers are feeding hay. Statewide, cattle and calves are mostly in fair condition.