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Weather in Southwest Texas was warm, dry and windy with no rain reported. Lack of moisture was limiting winter weed and grass growth. Corn and sorghum plantings were underway. Irrigated winter wheat and oats were in fair to good shape. Rangelands continued to be dry as lambing and kidding continued. Spring shearing was underway. Livestock were receiving supplemental feed and in mostly fair condition. AgriLife Today (College Station, Texas), Feb 28, 2023 No precipitation was reported in Southwest Texas. Temperatures were warmer before a strong cold front brought cooler temperatures and gusty winds. Corn planting was expected to start soon. Farmers finished fertilizing in preparation of planting. Oats and wheat looked better following rains in the past few weeks. Pastures continued to improve, but more spring rains will be needed for recovery. Supplemental feeding of livestock continued. Cattle prices were steady to high. AgriLife (Texas A&M) (College Station, Texas), Feb 22, 2023 Moisture conditions improved, but some areas of Southwest Texas remained dry. Wheat and oats looked fair to good under irrigation, and very few winter weeds were emerging. Supplemental feeding for livestock continued but decreased. AgriLife (Texas A&M) (College Station, Texas), Feb 14, 2023