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Hot and dry conditions persisted in Central Texas, with some cooler temperatures at night. The wildland fire threat increased daily. Warm-season forages showed visible drought stress. Pasture growth slowed significantly, and some producers reported early signs of dormancy in Bermuda grass stands. Weed pressure increased where the forage canopy was thin. Stock tanks were at favorable levels all summer. Hay was still being cut, and plenty of feed should be available this winter. Corn and sorghum harvests were expected to wrap up soon. Cotton bolls were opening and nearing harvest. Several small grain farmers started to prepare fields and seedbeds for planting, and some ranchers were planting winter forage for grazing. Second-crop corn silage looked good with little evidence of red stunt disease. Armyworms were present in some locations. Fly pressure remained moderate. Livestock were in good condition. The cattle market softened slightly over the past week. AgriLife Today (College Station, Texas), Sep 16, 2025 Hot temperatures prevailed, but a large part of Central Texas saw a few showers, ranging from 0.5-1.2 inches. Corn and sorghum harvests were beginning to wrap up, with record-setting corn yields reported. The corn harvest was slowed by storage and grain handling issues as some producers had more than doubled their grain production. Grain sorghum acres were low, but yields were high. Cotton harvest began on a limited basis, with above-average yields reported. There were some quality concerns with wet conditions and potential staining. Producers were hopeful that forecasted rain would extend pasture conditions into fall. Forage was being cut and baled, and many producers have large amounts of barn-stored hay. Pasture and range conditions looked good. Stock tank levels were full. Livestock were in good condition, with some producers still implementing supplemental feeding. Record cattle prices have many producers selling calves earlier than normal. AgriLife Today (Texas A&M) (College Station, Texas), Sep 3, 2025