Wheat has not emerged due to dry soil. All crops showing signs of stress from drought. Some dryland peanuts fields being grazed due to low yields not paying for harvest costs. No information available. Dry weather has delayed small grain plantings.
Pasture conditions are poor and getting worse.
Livestock producers are starting to feed and there is concern about hay shortages if winter rains don't materialize. Land preparation occurring for all crops. Good peanut crop reported. Cattle in good condition. Some fall sorghum nearing harvest.