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Conditions in South Texas were hot and extremely humid with periodic showers. Topsoil and subsoil conditions were very poor in some areas. Fieldwork for strawberries continued, and vegetable producers harvested squash and okra. A few late-planted grain sorghum fields should be harvested over the week. Most cotton was harvested, but some fields were still blooming and progressing under irrigation. Sunflowers were almost ready for harvest, and some producers were preparing fields for fall vegetable planting. Cabbage conditions were fair. Pecan trees looked green, but another low production year was anticipated. Peanut crops continued to progress under irrigation. Sesame harvest continued with above-average yields reported. Range and pasture conditions declined, and some counties implemented burn bans. Some livestock producers were culling herds and providing supplemental feed to maintain good body condition scores. Beef cattle prices remained high, and supplies remained low. Wildlife were in good condition overall, with deer producers providing supplemental feed. AgriLife Today (College Station, Texas), Aug 26, 2025 Conditions in South Texas were hot and dry. Temperature highs were above 100 degrees in some counties. The high temperatures and dry conditions were beginning to impact all crops. Corn, sunflower and sorghum harvests wrapped up and several fields of sorghum were made into hay. Hay producers continued to make hay. Fieldwork for strawberries continued. Vegetable producers continued with a slow harvest. Okra was doing fair. Irrigation in citrus orchards continued. Peanut crops continued to progress under irrigation and were in the pegging stage. Cotton fields were showing signs of stress due to extreme heat but holding up under irrigation as bolls were opening. Pasture and range conditions continued to decline with lack of rainfall. Livestock were in good condition, but supplemental feeding was necessary. Local livestock markets continued to offer average volumes with strong prices for all classes of beef cattle. Ranchers were busy weaning and selling late-winter and spring calves and wrapping up baling hay. Wildlife producers were preparing for hunting season. Falcon Lake levels remained low. Some producers were providing water to ponds for cattle and wildlife. AgriLife Today (College Station, Texas), Aug 12, 2025