Ryegrass yields are poor. Pastures wet and muddy. Freeze damage in many areas. Energy costs for poultry producers at all-time high. Light rains, snow, sleet reported.
Winter wheat responding to rain, but progress is slow.
Livestock numbers low. Predator problems high among sheep herds. Heavy supplemental feeding continues. Pecan harvest complete. Oat and wheat crops showing slow growth and are being grazed lightly.