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Conditions were hot and dry, and all of West Central Texas needed rain. Temperatures were in the mid-90s to 100-plus degrees daily. Topsoil moisture was declining quickly. River bottoms continued to dry and become more accessible. Producers were cleaning debris and rebuilding fences. Hay producers were cutting and baling, and yields were expected to be good, but quality may be lower due to maturity of fields. Burn bans were in effect for some counties. Sheep and goat producers were treating internal parasites due to wet July conditions. Some field preparations for fall planting of small grains was underway. All row crops showed moisture and heat stress. Cotton and grain sorghum mostly looked fair to good. Many cotton fields need moisture soon. Sorghum was maturing quickly with harvest underway in earlier planted fields. Pasture and rangeland growth slowed. Grasshoppers were becoming a problem in some pastures. Livestock were in fair to good condition, and water sources were in good shape. Cattle gains were slowing due to declining forages and heat. AgriLife Today (College Station, Texas), Aug 12, 2025