Preplant applications of water, fertilizers main activity on farms. Severe drought conditions persist. Field work and land preparation slowing due to dry soil. Dryland wheat declining. Fluctuating temperatures negatively impacting crops, trees and insect populations.
Ponds are low or dry.
Hay is increasing in price. Livestock are in fair to good condition. Peaches in need of chilling hours. Unseasonably warm temperatures reported. Wheat, sorghum remain drought stressed.