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Central Texas experienced hot temperatures with minimal rainfall, causing soil moisture levels to decline and drought stress to emerge in some areas. Burn bans were in place for some counties. Pastures showed mixed conditions with some areas maintaining good grazing while others began showing stress. Stock tanks and reservoirs remained full. Corn reached maturity, and harvest operations began. Hay production remained active with armyworms present in some hayfields. Some grasshopper activity was also reported. Cattle maintained good body condition with minimal supplemental feeding required. The cattle market remained strong, and sheep and goat markets held steady. Producers continued to rebuild livestock herds after previous drought years. AgriLife Today (College Station, Texas), July 29, 2025 Counties across Central Texas experienced warm and dry conditions over the past week, characterized by dramatically warming temperatures and declining soil moisture levels. Corn crops performed well, with silage harvests beginning and better-than-average yield expectations. Cotton needed additional rainfall. Temperatures approaching the mid-90s and forecasts reaching 100 degrees raised concerns about continued drought stress and declining pasture conditions. Hay production was in full swing, with exceptional yields and good quality, as producers capitalized on previous rainfall. Many producers were preparing for second hay cuttings. Livestock remained in good condition. AgriLife Today (College Station, Texas), July 1, 2025