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The Texas Panhandle experienced several cold snaps with small amounts of snowfall adding small amounts of moisture to the topsoil. Overall soil moisture was reported as very short to adequate. Evapotranspiration rates were greatly reduced with each cool spell, which helped conserve soil profile moisture. However, precipitation amounts were slipping below long-term averages, which could impact small grains and cover crop production, especially under limited irrigation or dryland conditions. Producers applied composted manure to small grains fields, but those fields will need rain to benefit. Winter wheat crops were mostly poor. Livestock continued to receive hay and protein. Pasture and range conditions were reported from very poor to fair. Overall crops were poor to fair. AgriLife Today (College Station, Texas), Feb 19, 2025 The Panhandle experienced warmer conditions. Wheat progressed and showed some growth due to moisture from the most recent wintery mix of precipitation. Farmers distributed composted manure, especially on forage fields harvested for silage in the fall. Supplemental feeding of cattle continued. Overall, soil moisture was short to adequate. Pasture and range conditions were very poor to fair, and crops were in poor to good condition. AgriLife Today (College Station, Texas), Feb 4, 2025 Overall soil moisture in the Panhandle was short to adequate. The district received 4-8 inches of snow that should benefit topsoil moisture. Planted small grain fields had emerged and were making good progress; however, recent dips in daytime temperatures will slow the rate of growth. Fields planted as cover crops needed additional moisture. The supplemental feeding of cattle continued. Pasture and range conditions were poor to fair. Overall crops were poor to fair. AgriLife Today (College Station, Texas), Jan 22, 2025