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Spotty rain fell across some areas of Southwest Texas with trace amounts up to 3.5 inches reported. Water-intensive trees and brush were still going into dormancy due to lack of moisture. Drought conditions persisted. Water restrictions were still in place in some areas. Corn and sorghum were harvested, and cotton harvest was starting. Pastures needed more rain, and cattle continued to be sold as hay supplies were running short. Livestock and wildlife were still being heavily supplemented. Surface and well water levels remained low. AgriLife Today (College Station, Texas), Aug 23, 2022 Conditions were extremely dry and windy in Southwest Texas with temperatures in the 100s. Irrigated crops were still in good shape. Corn was drying fast, and many fields were being made into hay. Sorghum turned color. Rangelands were very dry and being de-stocked. Supplemental feeding of livestock continued. A local sale barn reported lower sale volumes due to the lack of cattle in the area. Prices were still fair as producers continued to reduce numbers. Fawn survival rates were questionable due to the heat and lack of vegetation. Local rivers and creeks were at historical lows. Tanks were drying up. AgriLife Today (College Station, Texas), June 28, 2022 Hot, dry and windy conditions continued in Southwest Texas with no measurable precipitation reported. Temperatures were unusually hot for this time of the year with daily highs reaching over 100 degrees. Corn harvest was complete with very low to no yields reported. Sorghum fields were showing signs of drought stress. Pastures continued to decline, and very little hay was being made. Water levels in some irrigation wells were starting to drop, and some systems were not meeting crop needs. Rangeland and pasture conditions were progressively worsening with the lack of moisture and rising temperatures. Supplementation of livestock continued. AgriLife Today (College Station, Texas), June 14, 2022 Wheat and oat harvest in Southwest Texas neared completion with below average yields reported. Corn and sorghum were showing signs of drought stress due to lack of moisture and above average temperatures. Rangelands continued to experience dry condition with wildfire potential. AgriLife Today (College Station, Texas), May 24, 2022