Hay shortages in parts of North Texas affected cattle inventory
2/7/2024 2:38:42 AM
CATEGORIES:
Agriculture
Plants & Wildlife
AFFECTED AREAS:
Bowie County, TX
Camp County, TX
Cass County, TX
Collin County, TX
Cooke County, TX
Dallas County, TX
Delta County, TX
Denton County, TX
Fannin County, TX
Franklin County, TX
Grayson County, TX
Hopkins County, TX
Hunt County, TX
Kaufman County, TX
Lamar County, TX
Morris County, TX
Rains County, TX
Red River County, TX
Rockwall County, TX
Tarrant County, TX
Titus County, TX
Van Zandt County, TX
Start Date: 2/6/2024
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Topsoil and subsoil were reported as adequate to surplus for all counties across North Texas. Pasture and rangelands were good to fair for most counties, with a few reporting poor conditions. Temperatures were warmer for the week, and some areas had rainfall up to 2 inches. These conditions allowed winter grasses to revive from the impact of the freeze in January. Some corn fields remained too wet to work. Wheat and oat conditions were poor due to previous harsh weather. Livestock were in good condition as hay feeding continued. Hay shortages in some areas impacted cattle inventory. Armyworms and cutworms were reported in Grayson and Fannin counties, but no other pest or disease were reported.
AgriLife Today (College Station, Texas), Feb 6, 2024
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