Damage from December ice storms is still being cleared. Upshaw said pastures are saturated. The hay supply is rapidly dwindling, but most cattle are still in good shape. Upshaw said electrical outages have affected the milking schedules of dairy cows. Wet fields hindering preparation for spring planting.
Wheat is poor to good.
Range land soil moisture improving with snow. Pastures and ranges in fair to good condition. Feeding of livestock continues. Land preparation of 2001 crops has begun in some areas. Cotton harvest is complete.