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South Plains producers had to wait for the fields to dry out before they could continue stripping cotton and planting wheat. Last week, the district received modest rain showers across the district. Farmers reported that yields for irrigated cotton fields were down 30-50% across the area. A few in the eastern counties reported yields down only 10% due to receiving more rainfall in later July. Early planted wheat was in good condition across much of the district. Some of the later planted wheat hadn’t emerged. Cattle were in good condition, and native pastures across the area were in good condition going into the winter season. AgriLife Today (College Station, Texas), Nov 14, 2023 Dry conditions continued throughout the South Plains. Farmers were preparing for the cotton harvest. Many were making plans to apply harvest aids in the coming days and weeks. Most corn fields were cut, and sorghum was being harvested as it matured. The pumpkin crop was finishing up. Pumpkin yields this year were down 30%-40% due to the extreme heat this summer. Silage was being cut at a rapid pace. Cattle were in good condition and were still utilizing improved pastures from the July rains. AgriLife Today (College Station, Texas), Oct 3, 2023