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Scattered rainfall was received in some areas of East Texas, but not enough to help. More rain was in the forecast. Pasture and rangeland conditions were very poor to poor. Subsoil conditions were very short. Topsoil conditions were very short to short. Producers continued culling cattle. Hay supplies were very short. AgriLife Today (College Station, Texas), Aug 23, 2022 Drought conditions worsened, as very little to no rainfall was reported. Several counties implemented burn bans. High temperatures and lack of moisture halted grass growth and drastically slowed hay production. Pasture and rangeland conditions varied from very poor to good. Subsoil and topsoil conditions were short to very short. Many producers were culling herds due to input costs. Livestock were in fair to good condition. Creek and pond levels were dropping and caused concern about water supplies. AgriLife Today (College Station, Texas), June 28, 2022 Most of East Texas was experiencing drought stress. Soil moisture conditions were short to adequate. Low amounts of rainfall and fertilizer applications resulted in hay yields much lower than normal. Pasture and rangeland conditions were fair. AgriLife Today (College Station, Texas), June 14, 2022 More rainfall was needed across East Texas to continue growth. Pasture and rangeland conditions were fair. Subsoil and topsoil conditions were short to adequate. AgriLife Today (College Station, Texas), May 24, 2022