District extension director Randy Upshaw of Dallas said drought conditions persist in North Texas. Soil moisture is becoming critically low. Upshaw said the livestock are in fair condition. Hay is increasing in price, however, and ponds are either low or dry. Upshaw said timber harvesting has slowed significantly.
Weather is warm, dry.
Land preparation continues. Greenbug infestations increasing. Range conditions poor to fair. Cattle are fair to good with some decline. Dry conditions, above normal temperatures continue to affect wheat pastures, rangeland.