— From Texas AgriLife Communications
Weather highlights from the most recent Texas Crop, Weather Report:
NORTH: Soil moisture was adequate. The temperatures were well into the 90s with high humidity. Some areas had scattered thunderstorms. High winds were more of a problem than the rain for some. The wheat harvest began, though late because of the storms. About 40 percent of the wheat was damaged by late freezes and rains. Some producers had about average yields, but most reported far-below average yields.
PANHANDLE: The wheat harvest began. Although the first wheat yield reports were initially low, higher ones were expected as the harvest continues. Some areas received hail, but damage assessments were not complete.
ROLLING PLAINS: The wheat harvest was as bad as expected with low yields and poor test weights. Local wheat seed will be scarce.
SOUTH: Windy, hot and humid days dried out top soils. Moisture levels were rated short to very short.
SOUTH PLAINS: From 0.5 to 3 inches of rain fell. Spotty hail was reported, but damage appeared to be minimal. Soil moisture was short to adequate. The wheat harvest was ongoing.
SOUTHEAST: The region was extremely hot and dry; the drought continued to worsen.
SOUTHWEST: Dry southerly winds and temperatures above 100 aggravated the drought and plagued agricultural production. The region missed the spring growing season and entered summer with only about one-third of the long-term cumulative average rainfall of the last nine months.
WEST CENTRAL: Scattered showers were reported in many areas, improving rangeland and pastures, but others were hot and dry. Storm damage to crops and structures was reported. Some wheat was harvested for grain.
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