Land preparation under way for wheat planting. Peanuts, soybeans fair to good. Irrigated crops in good to excellent condition. Afternoon wilting of plants due to heat is being reported. Dryland cotton and grain sorghum suffering in heat.
Peanuts have excellent pod set and retention.
Ranges and pastures are beginning to yellow, brown due to high temperatures. Hot, dry weather hurting pastures. Tank levels are low. Dairy cattle losing body condition, causing decreased milk production. Grasshoppers and headworms a problem in sorghum.