In West Central Texas, district Extension director Scott Durham said wheat remains in poor condition. Not much of a harvest is expected without any rain. Durham said livestock are in poor to fair condition. Durham said pecan harvest is complete, with fair production and quality reported. Dryland wheat declining from lack of moisture and greenbug infestations.
Pastures are very poor to good.
Cattle are fair to good with heavy supplemental feeding. High temperatures and dry conditions damaging rangeland. Supplemental feeding continues. Dryland wheat gone and irrigated wheat suffering. Pre-plant herbicide and fertilizer applications beginning.