Soybean condition declined slightly across the state due to the hot temperatures. Cotton and peanuts were rated in mostly good condition statewide. Peanuts setting pods increased to 84 percent compared to 64 percent last year and 71 percent for the five year average. Dryland cotton in the Southwest district is showing signs of stress from lack of moisture, however irrigated cotton is progressing well. Alfalfa was rated in mostly good condition in every district.
Grasshoppers continue to be a problem in hay fields across the state.
The third cutting of alfalfa progressed to 77 percent for the State. All other hay was in mostly good shape statewide. Lack of moisture and high temperatures in the southern and western districts has decreased hay condition in those areas. Range and pasture condition fell slightly from the previous week. Lack of rainfall in southern and western areas has taken its toll on pastures.