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High temperatures persisted in the Coastal Bend, with scattered showers early in the week bringing 0.5-1.5 inches to some areas. Soil moisture levels remained low in most locations despite localized rainfall. Corn and sorghum harvests were nearly complete, with the remaining sorghum acres planted after failed cotton. Yields for both crops were above average, particularly on the earliest-planted acreage. Cotton harvest was nearing completion with above-average yields. Dry weather aided harvest, and gin yards were filling with cotton bales. Pasture conditions were mostly fair to poor and continued to decline under heat, wind and lack of rain. Grass from earlier rains was still plentiful but losing nutritional value. Mealybug infestations were impacting livestock forages. Livestock remained in good condition, with some producers selling older cows and marketing lighter calves at strong prices. Hay yields were good, and declining grazing conditions increased the likelihood of supplemental feeding soon. AgriLife Today (College Station, Texas), Aug 12, 2025