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Conditions varied greatly across Central Texas. Rainfall was sporadic, and additional moisture was needed. Stock tanks were running low. The moisture resulted in some greening up. The recent freeze knocked back some Bermuda grass. Corn stands were good but freeze burn and moisture stress occurred in some areas and some fields looked uneven. Winter wheat was mostly headed out but remained short and somewhat uneven. Cotton planting began and was expected to continue over the next week. The cattle market remained steady and strong, along with sheep and goat markets. Livestock looked fair on pasture. AgriLife Today (College Station, Texas), April 15, 2025 Dry, windy conditions persisted in Central Texas and continued to reduce soil moisture. Widespread showers occurred at the end of the week. In the counties that received more rain, topsoil moisture greatly improved and should help grain and forage sorghum plantings. Some pastures with winter annuals and warm-season grasses made good growth. Local creeks were dry or running low. Irrigated corn looked fair, while dryland stands were uneven or had not progressed. Most dryland grain fields were expected to produce very little. Some rust was observed in wheat, and growers continued to scout and apply treatments. Livestock were in good to fair condition with some supplemental feeding. AgriLife Today (College Station, Texas), April 1, 2025 Dry conditions persisted in Central Texas with warm weather. Winds depleted soil moisture levels. High winds and the lack of green grass raised concerns about fire danger. Summer perennials emerged slowly due to dryness. Farmers planted corn. Winter wheat and oats made slow but steady progress, with most livestock turned out on pasture. Some corn and grain sorghum emerged. Cattle prices dropped, while sheep and goat prices held steady. AgriLife Today (College Station, Texas), March 18, 2025