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Pastures struggling in North Texas
11/1/2024 12:00:00 AM



CATEGORIES:
Agriculture
Plants & Wildlife
Water Supply & Quality
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: 9/5/2024 - End Date: 10/29/2024
Pasture and rangeland conditions were very poor to fair. The subsoil and topsoil moisture levels were short. Days were dry and hot, with no rain reported. Soil and vegetation were showing drought stress. Livestock conditions were fair, but declining water sources continued to lower water quality. The cotton harvest continued. Some hay harvest occurred. Some wheat planting took place, while some was delayed or slowed due to drought. AgriLife Today (College Station, Texas), Oct 29, 2024 Topsoil and subsoil moisture levels were short to adequate for most North Texas counties, with a few reporting very short soil moisture. Pasture and rangeland conditions were very poor to good. The lack of rainfall and dwindling stock tanks were a growing concern for producers. Winter wheat fields were ready for planting. Fig harvest was winding down. Winter greens and lettuce production continued in urban farms and hydroponic operations. Farmers were encouraged to closely monitor their water supplies and soil conditions as they prepared for winter. Livestock conditions were good, and many herds were being supplemented with hay. AgriLife Today (College Station, Texas), Oct 16, 2024 The pasture and rangeland in North Texas were fair to good, and the subsoil and topsoil moisture levels were short and adequate. Some parts of the district received rain ranging from 0.5-1.5 inches. The overall temperature remained high with some daytime temperatures slightly cooler. Pastures were observed as struggling, and livestock were observed as doing well. Some hay, grain sorghum and corn were harvested. AgriLife Today (College Station, Texas), Sept 5, 2024
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