Some poor rangelands, pastures in Southeast Texas
8/27/2024 12:00:00 AM
CATEGORIES:
Agriculture
Plants & Wildlife
AFFECTED AREAS:
Brazoria County, TX
Brazos County, TX
Burleson County, TX
Chambers County, TX
Fort Bend County, TX
Galveston County, TX
Grimes County, TX
Hardin County, TX
Harris County, TX
Jefferson County, TX
Lee County, TX
Liberty County, TX
Madison County, TX
Montgomery County, TX
Orange County, TX
San Jacinto County, TX
Walker County, TX
Waller County, TX
Start Date: 8/27/2024
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Rice harvest was underway in Southeast Texas, and lots of hay was being bailed. Some counties reported good rainfall while others did not receive any, but rain was in the forecast for the district. Livestock were in fair condition. The lack of rain and drier conditions allowed hay fields to be harvested. Grasshoppers were showing up in several locations. Row crops were on schedule but were starting to show stress due to lack of moisture. Corn harvest was underway, and yields were good. Cotton bolls were starting to open, and the sorghum harvest was wrapping up. Producers were making a third cutting of hay. Despite the heat, pastures and ponds were looking good. Rangeland and pasture ratings varied from poor to excellent while soil moisture levels were very short to adequate.
AgriLife Today (College Station, Texas), Aug 27, 2024
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