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Optimism for a good winter wheat stand remained in the Rolling Plains last week, with farmers across the district seeing a promising start for the crop. The rains were showing their benefit. Some stockers were even starting to move calves out for grazing on wheat. Topsoil moisture was holding well in most places, and pasture grasses were reported as emerging and holding green, although not growing much. Ranchers with cattle on pasture continued supplementing with some hay and cubes. AgriLife Today (College Station, Texas), Nov 14, 2023 Much-needed rain fell in the Rolling Plains. Rain totals varied from county to county, but most areas received a minimum of 2 inches. Some counties reported pockets of up to 7 inches of total rainfall. This rainfall benefitted freshly planted winter wheat, and producers were hopeful this would put the crop in a positive pattern going into winter. The rains also improved pasture grass for livestock grazing. Tanks for livestock drinking water were reported as mostly full. AgriLife Today (College Station, Texas), Oct 31, 2023 Winter wheat planting was in full swing across the Rolling Plains. Most producers were hopeful that the recent moisture would help the wheat come up, but more rain will be needed shortly to keep soil moisture at minimal levels going into the fall. Most dryland cotton was turned into insurance as a loss. Rain was needed for pastures and livestock drinking sources. AgriLife Today (College Station, Texas), Oct 17, 2023 Some scattered showers fell over the Rolling Plains with cooler temperatures. Many farmers started sowing wheat. With the forecast calling for cooler temperatures and possibly more rain, producers were hoping wheat would get off to a good start. More was needed to replenish livestock drinking sources and improve rangeland conditions and soil moisture content going into the fall and winter. AgriLife Today (College Station, Texas), Oct 3, 2023