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Warm and very dry conditions persisted across West Central Texas, with fire danger becoming a concern for many. Cooler temperatures arrived, but more rain was needed. Conditions remained decent, with cooler, cloudy mornings and clear days, lower nighttime temperatures, and an occasional sprinkle of rain. Wheat fields were plowed and ready for planting, but in some cases, it was too dry to plant. Topsoil moisture was better than expected in some areas, and several producers began planting wheat. The pecan crop was inconsistent depending on location. Cotton was maturing quickly, and sorghum harvest neared completion. Cotton was in poor shape in some areas due to the lack of moisture. Rangeland and pasture conditions declined due to a lack of moisture. Most forages had matured and gone to seed, and there was still plenty of grazing available for livestock. Livestock were in fair condition, but many producers were feeding hay. Cattle were still in good shape, but pastures were starting to turn brown. The cattle market remained active, with stocker steers selling steadily. Lighter-weight stocker steers were $4 to $5 higher per hundredweight, while some were $1 to $2 lower per hundredweight. Stocker heifers were steady to $2 higher. Feeder steers were $2 to $4 lower per hundredweight. Feeder heifers were steady to $4 lower per hundredweight. Packer cows were $2 higher per hundredweight. Prices for bulls, pairs and bred cows were steady. AgriLife Today (College Station, Texas), Sep 16, 2025 Area conditions remained dry overall in West Central, with a few localized showers dropping a half inch or less of rain. Some hay was being cut and baled. Field preparation continued for small grain planting. Cotton needed moisture. The corn harvest was complete, and sorghum harvest was starting as fields mature. Grasses and pasture forages had almost stopped growing due to hot, dry weather. Rangeland was still good after July rains. Livestock were in good condition as well. Packer cows and bulls both sold steady. Pairs and bred cows remained in good demand. AgriLife Today (Texas A&M) (College Station, Texas), Sep 3, 2025