Some ranchers fertilized hay fields and pastures. Stock ponds are beginning to fill. In the central area, dry weather returned, but pasture condition held good. In the west central area, the condition of pasture was good. Pasture is green , however grass growth is behind for this time of year.
Some water holes are still low.
Calving is active. In the southwest, recent rain helped grass growth. Statewide, most cattle are in fair condition. There were a few light scattered showers in several areas of the citrus belt this week. Some of the caretakers were able to shut off their irrigation pumps for a few days.