Durham said the reasons for the drastic reduction in cotton crop are this year's late planting of cotton and continued drought conditions. The Rolling Plains and the area south of Lubbock have been the hardest hit, said Extension economist Dr. Carl Anderson. He said the Rolling Plains have cut yields by half and producers south of Lubbock have already lost 25 percent to 30 percent of the dryland crop. 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. Drought stress increasing by the hour. Supplemental feeding becoming more widespread. Armyworm infestations high.