Rain beneficial to emerged wheat. Stock water levels low or ponds dry. Rains received late in the week, bringing some drought relief. Hard freeze reported. Fields are being prepared for this year's planting.
More moisture is needed for winter vegetables and winter pastures.
Region has not received economically-significant rainfall in 132 days. All major crops in fallow stage. Hot and dry with cool mornings. Light rain in past week. Some farmers are irrigating vegetable crops.