Small grain planting delayed in Southeast Texas
11/19/2025 9:29:21 AM
CATEGORIES:
Agriculture
Plants & Wildlife
Water Supply & Quality
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: 11/18/2025
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Drought conditions remained in Southeast Texas, though rain and cooler temperatures were expected in the forecast. Soil moisture conditions were adequate to surplus, but conditions worsened rapidly in parts of the district. The planting of small grains and ryegrass for grazing was delayed, and what was planted was slow to germinate, except in areas that received recent rainfall. Pastures were in good to excellent condition but started going dormant, prompting producers to begin feeding hay and cubes. Row-crop harvests and fieldwork were completed. Dry conditions led to pond levels dropping.
AgriLife Today (College Station, Texas), Nov 18, 2025
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