Parched localities in the central Peninsula area received from traces to almost an inch of rain which aided the control of wildfires. Field Crops Report Topsoil moisture throughout the State is very short to short with scattered areas of adequate moisture. Rains helped the moisture conditions in some areas. More rain is needed before drought conditions will change much. The winter pastures are under drought stress.
Some ranchers have a problem getting hay due to short supply.
Rains this past week reduced the wild fire hazard in some areas. Field preparations are under way for spring crops. Sugarcane is in poor condition. Growers are harvesting the frost damaged sugarcane as fast as possible. In the Panhandle, winter pasture is short due to drought and freezing temperatures.