Cattle culling in Southeast Texas
10/1/2025 3:09:54 PM
CATEGORIES:
Agriculture
Plants & Wildlife
AFFECTED AREAS:
Brazoria County, TX
Brazos County, TX
Burleson County, TX
Chambers County, TX
Fort Bend County, TX
Galveston County, TX
Grimes County, TX
Hardin County, TX
Harris County, TX
Jefferson County, TX
Lee County, TX
Liberty County, TX
Madison County, TX
Montgomery County, TX
Orange County, TX
San Jacinto County, TX
Walker County, TX
Waller County, TX
Start Date: 9/30/2025
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Southeast Texas experienced particularly hot and dry weather, with areas being monitored for potentially rapid development of drought conditions. Rainfall the past week remained below average, with only 2.5 inches recorded for the month. Corn, sunflower and sorghum harvests finished while cotton harvest ranged from 20% to 90% complete. There were a few isolated reports of armyworms. Cotton harvest began. Dry conditions led to early cattle culling and concerns over hay availability, as late-season yields were down significantly, and future cuttings were unlikely. Hay producers finished operations for the summer and were allowing pastures to return to natural states amid a complete absence of rainfall in the upcoming forecast. Pasture and rangeland ratings were fair to excellent. Livestock conditions ranged from poor to excellent.
AgriLife Today (College Station, Texas), Sep 30, 2025
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