Winter forages need rain, livestock water declining in Texas' Coastal Bend
12/11/2019 12:52:20 PM
CATEGORIES:
Agriculture
Plants & Wildlife
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
Aransas County, TX
Austin County, TX
Bee County, TX
Calhoun County, TX
Colorado County, TX
DeWitt County, TX
Fayette County, TX
Goliad County, TX
Jackson County, TX
Karnes County, TX
Lavaca County, TX
Matagorda County, TX
Nueces County, TX
Refugio County, TX
San Patricio County, TX
Victoria County, TX
Washington County, TX
Wharton County, TX
Start Date: 12/11/2019
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Winter forages in the Coastal Bend were actively growing, but needed rain. Livestock water was declining, and producers were becoming concerned. Livestock continued to receive hay and protein. Soil moisture was beginning to decline rapidly.
Texas A&M AgriLife (College Station, Texas), Dec. 11, 2019
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