Apples have bloomed in most orchards. District Extension director Randy Upshaw of Dallas said most crops in the district are ready to be planted, and most others are faring well. Although planting of corn and grain sorghum are being delayed by wet weather. Upshaw said top soil has decent moisture, but subsoil moisture is lacking. Despite this, pastures are looking good.
Prices are strong, and ponds are beginning to fill.
With scattered showers and warm temperatures, Upshaw said wheat has a good yield potential, and other crops are showing just as much likelihood to prosper. Forage crops are loving this. Rains from 1 to 4 inches reported. Land preparation halted until soil dries. Russian aphids increasing.