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Almost all counties in the Rolling Plains reported light to moderate rains for the week. Farming activities were limited in areas that experienced heavier rains. More rain will be needed to ensure good soil moisture going into cotton planting and to get warm-season grasses off to a good start. Rains delayed wheat harvest, but most producers looked as though they would get started soon. AgriLife Today (College Station, Texas), May 23, 2023 Scattered and spotty rain was reported in the Rolling Plains. Most areas received enough moisture to improve soil moisture, rangeland and pasture conditions, but more rain will be needed to sustain crop growth and prepare for cotton planting. Stocker calves were starting to be shipped off winter wheat grazing, and many counties were reporting wheat being cut for hay, as well as the first spring hay cutting. AgriLife Today (College Station, Texas), May 9, 2023 Conditions in the Rolling Plains of Texas continued to decline and were mostly hot, windy and dry. Temperatures were in the 90s. Some areas reported some rain, with up to half an inch reported. The soil moisture profile was still very short. With the lack of moisture and higher temperatures all crops were starting to get burned and showing signs of stunted growth. Range and pasture conditions also were on the decline. Cattle were chasing green winter grasses, which were offering decent grazing. Warm-season grasses were struggling due to lack of moisture and cool night temperatures. Farmers were getting worried about planting cotton due to dry conditions. Wheat looked poor in some areas and promising in others. Some wheat was cut for hay. Corn and sorghum looked decent. Tank water levels were low. AgriLife Today (College Station, Texas), April 25, 2023