He said livestock numbers are 30 percent to 40 percent of usual stocking rates. Extension economist Jose Pena of Uvalde said the Southwest region has not received rain for 67 consecutive days and pastures have remained in dormancy since July of 1999. He said the region remains at 30 percent of the long term livestock stocking rates. Wheat producers waiting for rain. Pastures and ranges in fair to good condition.
Weevil numbers are high and threat for aphid problem continues.
Corn drying down rapidly. Sorghum burning up. Burn ban in several counties. Beet armyworms and bollworms causing damage. Boll weevil numbers down.