Dry weather is increasing the wild fire hazard in the State. Field preparation underway for spring crops. Sugarcane harvest is making good progress. Growers are harvesting the frost damaged sugarcane as fast as possible. The State's winter pastures are under drought stress.
Some ranchers have a problem getting hay due to short supply.
In the Panhandle, the condition of winter forage improved somewhat due to mild temperatures, spotty rains, and fog. Some prescribed burns were undertaken where it was not too dry. In the north counties, the condition of winter pasture is fair due to drought. The cattle condition is good. In the central area, the pasture and cattle conditions continue fair.