Crop stress mounting in Southeast Texas
5/16/2018 6:56:46 PM
CATEGORIES:
Agriculture
Plants & Wildlife
AFFECTED AREAS:
Brazoria County, TX
Brazos County, TX
Burleson County, TX
Chambers County, TX
Fort Bend County, TX
Galveston County, TX
Grimes County, TX
Hardin County, TX
Harris County, TX
Jefferson County, TX
Lee County, TX
Liberty County, TX
Madison County, TX
Montgomery County, TX
Orange County, TX
San Jacinto County, TX
Walker County, TX
Waller County, TX
Start Date: 5/15/2018
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Rice farmers in Southeast Texas were beginning to water their crop, as the lack of rain affected the crop. Pastures and hay meadows were in poor condition, and grass growth was stunted. Corn leaves were rolling by mid-morning from heat and drought stress.
North Texas e-News (Fannin, Texas), May 15, 2018
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