Some pasture grass is greening due to warm weather. In the west central and southwest areas, the pasture condition is still poor. Some new growth is showing, but growth is very slow due to drought. Brush fires and fire danger exist every where. Statewide, the condition of cattle and calves is mostly poor to fair.
Some ranchers have a problem getting hay due to short supply.
There were only a few scattered showers in isolated areas this week. The current dry conditions continue in virtually all of this State's citrus counties. Caretakers are using all types of irrigation to supply the much needed moisture. The early and midseason orange harvest is slowing as most of the larger blocks have been picked. A few Valencia oranges are going to both the juice plants and fresh fruit packing houses.