Drought in Texas, April 1 to 25, 2025

Continued D3 and D2 drought.

Texas A&M AgriLife: Recent weather brought significant improvements across the district, with widespread rainfall totaling 0.4 to 14 inches. This moisture greatly improved soil conditions, triggered rapid green-up of pastures and rangelands, and supported the growth of many crops. However, excessive rainfall led to standing water in some fields and pastures, causing localized crop damage particularly in low-lying and southern areas where onion fields were heavily affected. Moderate temperatures and a stretch of dry weather afterward allowed for the resumption of fieldwork, planting, and harvest activities, although some fields remained too wet for planting or had already suffered losses from prolonged flooding. Despite this, corn, sorghum, and cotton planting progressed, and crops that avoided flood damage responded well to the moisture. As fields dried out, farmers resumed herbicide, fertilizer, and fungicide applications. Sunflower fields improved, citrus trees set fruit, and the harvest of carrots, onions, cabbage, and leafy greens continued. Hay producers began planting hay grazer and preparing for first cuttings. Rangeland conditions notably improved, although heavily grazed pastures still required supplemental feeding, and pest pressure increased. Despite the rain’s benefits, drought conditions persisted, with no additional rain in the extended forecast. Dry, windy weather began to deplete topsoil and subsoil moisture again, raising wildfire risks and causing stress to rangeland grasses. Livestock conditions generally improved with better forage availability, though supplemental feeding and herd culling continued due to high feed costs and market incentives. Overall, the rainfall provided a much-needed short-term boost, but sustained improvement hinges on additional precipitation.

Continued D3 and D2 drought.

Texas A&M AgriLife: Recent weather brought significant improvements across the district, with widespread rainfall totaling 0.4 to 14 inches. This moisture greatly improved soil conditions, triggered rapid green-up of pastures and rangelands, and supported the growth of many crops. However, excessive rainfall led to standing water in some fields and pastures, causing localized crop damage particularly in low-lying and southern areas where onion fields were heavily affected. Moderate temperatures and a stretch of dry weather afterward allowed for the resumption of fieldwork, planting, and harvest activities, although some fields remained too wet for planting or had already suffered losses from prolonged flooding. Despite this, corn, sorghum, and cotton planting progressed, and crops that avoided flood damage responded well to the moisture. As fields dried out, farmers resumed herbicide, fertilizer, and fungicide applications. Sunflower fields improved, citrus trees set fruit, and the harvest of carrots, onions, cabbage, and leafy greens continued. Hay producers began planting hay grazer and preparing for first cuttings. Rangeland conditions notably improved, although heavily grazed pastures still required supplemental feeding, and pest pressure increased. Despite the rain’s benefits, drought conditions persisted, with no additional rain in the extended forecast. Dry, windy weather began to deplete topsoil and subsoil moisture again, raising wildfire risks and causing stress to rangeland grasses. Livestock conditions generally improved with better forage availability, though supplemental feeding and herd culling continued due to high feed costs and market incentives. Overall, the rainfall provided a much-needed short-term boost, but sustained improvement hinges on additional precipitation.

Continued D2 drought.

Texas A&M AgriLife: Recent weather brought significant improvements across the district, with widespread rainfall totaling 0.4 to 14 inches. This moisture greatly improved soil conditions, triggered rapid green-up of pastures and rangelands, and supported the growth of many crops. However, excessive rainfall led to standing water in some fields and pastures, causing localized crop damage particularly in low-lying and southern areas where onion fields were heavily affected. Moderate temperatures and a stretch of dry weather afterward allowed for the resumption of fieldwork, planting, and harvest activities, although some fields remained too wet for planting or had already suffered losses from prolonged flooding. Despite this, corn, sorghum, and cotton planting progressed, and crops that avoided flood damage responded well to the moisture. As fields dried out, farmers resumed herbicide, fertilizer, and fungicide applications. Sunflower fields improved, citrus trees set fruit, and the harvest of carrots, onions, cabbage, and leafy greens continued. Hay producers began planting hay grazer and preparing for first cuttings. Rangeland conditions notably improved, although heavily grazed pastures still required supplemental feeding, and pest pressure increased. Despite the rain’s benefits, drought conditions persisted, with no additional rain in the extended forecast. Dry, windy weather began to deplete topsoil and subsoil moisture again, raising wildfire risks and causing stress to rangeland grasses. Livestock conditions generally improved with better forage availability, though supplemental feeding and herd culling continued due to high feed costs and market incentives. Overall, the rainfall provided a much-needed short-term boost, but sustained improvement hinges on additional precipitation.

Continued D3 and D2 drought.

Texas A&M AgriLife: Recent weather brought significant improvements across the district, with widespread rainfall totaling 0.4 to 14 inches. This moisture greatly improved soil conditions, triggered rapid green-up of pastures and rangelands, and supported the growth of many crops. However, excessive rainfall led to standing water in some fields and pastures, causing localized crop damage particularly in low-lying and southern areas where onion fields were heavily affected. Moderate temperatures and a stretch of dry weather afterward allowed for the resumption of fieldwork, planting, and harvest activities, although some fields remained too wet for planting or had already suffered losses from prolonged flooding. Despite this, corn, sorghum, and cotton planting progressed, and crops that avoided flood damage responded well to the moisture. As fields dried out, farmers resumed herbicide, fertilizer, and fungicide applications. Sunflower fields improved, citrus trees set fruit, and the harvest of carrots, onions, cabbage, and leafy greens continued. Hay producers began planting hay grazer and preparing for first cuttings. Rangeland conditions notably improved, although heavily grazed pastures still required supplemental feeding, and pest pressure increased. Despite the rain’s benefits, drought conditions persisted, with no additional rain in the extended forecast. Dry, windy weather began to deplete topsoil and subsoil moisture again, raising wildfire risks and causing stress to rangeland grasses. Livestock conditions generally improved with better forage availability, though supplemental feeding and herd culling continued due to high feed costs and market incentives. Overall, the rainfall provided a much-needed short-term boost, but sustained improvement hinges on additional precipitation.

Continued D3 and D2 drought.

Texas A&M AgriLife: Recent weather brought significant improvements across the district, with widespread rainfall totaling 0.4 to 14 inches. This moisture greatly improved soil conditions, triggered rapid green-up of pastures and rangelands, and supported the growth of many crops. However, excessive rainfall led to standing water in some fields and pastures, causing localized crop damage particularly in low-lying and southern areas where onion fields were heavily affected. Moderate temperatures and a stretch of dry weather afterward allowed for the resumption of fieldwork, planting, and harvest activities, although some fields remained too wet for planting or had already suffered losses from prolonged flooding. Despite this, corn, sorghum, and cotton planting progressed, and crops that avoided flood damage responded well to the moisture. As fields dried out, farmers resumed herbicide, fertilizer, and fungicide applications. Sunflower fields improved, citrus trees set fruit, and the harvest of carrots, onions, cabbage, and leafy greens continued. Hay producers began planting hay grazer and preparing for first cuttings. Rangeland conditions notably improved, although heavily grazed pastures still required supplemental feeding, and pest pressure increased. Despite the rain’s benefits, drought conditions persisted, with no additional rain in the extended forecast. Dry, windy weather began to deplete topsoil and subsoil moisture again, raising wildfire risks and causing stress to rangeland grasses. Livestock conditions generally improved with better forage availability, though supplemental feeding and herd culling continued due to high feed costs and market incentives. Overall, the rainfall provided a much-needed short-term boost, but sustained improvement hinges on additional precipitation.

Continued D2 drought.

Texas A&M AgriLife: Recent weather brought significant improvements across the district, with widespread rainfall totaling 0.4 to 14 inches. This moisture greatly improved soil conditions, triggered rapid green-up of pastures and rangelands, and supported the growth of many crops. However, excessive rainfall led to standing water in some fields and pastures, causing localized crop damage particularly in low-lying and southern areas where onion fields were heavily affected. Moderate temperatures and a stretch of dry weather afterward allowed for the resumption of fieldwork, planting, and harvest activities, although some fields remained too wet for planting or had already suffered losses from prolonged flooding. Despite this, corn, sorghum, and cotton planting progressed, and crops that avoided flood damage responded well to the moisture. As fields dried out, farmers resumed herbicide, fertilizer, and fungicide applications. Sunflower fields improved, citrus trees set fruit, and the harvest of carrots, onions, cabbage, and leafy greens continued. Hay producers began planting hay grazer and preparing for first cuttings. Rangeland conditions notably improved, although heavily grazed pastures still required supplemental feeding, and pest pressure increased. Despite the rain’s benefits, drought conditions persisted, with no additional rain in the extended forecast. Dry, windy weather began to deplete topsoil and subsoil moisture again, raising wildfire risks and causing stress to rangeland grasses. Livestock conditions generally improved with better forage availability, though supplemental feeding and herd culling continued due to high feed costs and market incentives. Overall, the rainfall provided a much-needed short-term boost, but sustained improvement hinges on additional precipitation.

Continued D2 drought.

Texas A&M AgriLife: A widespread rainfall event brought 1.5 to 7 inches of precipitation across the district, greatly improving soil moisture and temporarily boosting agricultural conditions. Low-lying areas saw standing water, and the wet fields delayed cotton and rice planting. However, the moisture provided a much-needed boost to corn and sorghum crops, particularly those that had been dry-planted, and pasture conditions began to improve with warmer temperatures. Most ponds were replenished and are now full, reducing immediate water concerns for livestock. Fertilizer and herbicide applications were well-timed ahead of the rain, and some hay fields benefited from the added nutrients. As fields began to dry, planting resumed, and corn and sorghum were nearing completion, with cotton planting continuing. Pastures showed rapid improvement where grazing pressure was low, leading to reduced hay consumption. Despite the positive impact of the rainfall, a cold front followed by warm and windy conditions quickly began drying out fields and pastures. Soil moisture, while improved, started to decline again, and moisture stress began to appear in some corn fields. Emerging cotton, corn, and sorghum were vulnerable to the recent temperature dips, and rice fields required irrigation to continue progressing. Rangeland and pasture conditions were mixed, with some areas reporting growth and greening while others continued to decline due to drying soils and lagging warm-season forage. Thrips were reaching control thresholds in cotton, and hay producers completed their first cutting. While livestock were in mostly fair condition, supplemental feeding could resume if pastures fail to keep up. The overall outlook improved briefly with the rain but remains fragile, dependent on further precipitation to support crop and forage development.

Continued D2 drought.

Texas A&M AgriLife: A widespread rainfall event brought 1.5 to 7 inches of precipitation across the district, greatly improving soil moisture and temporarily boosting agricultural conditions. Low-lying areas saw standing water, and the wet fields delayed cotton and rice planting. However, the moisture provided a much-needed boost to corn and sorghum crops, particularly those that had been dry-planted, and pasture conditions began to improve with warmer temperatures. Most ponds were replenished and are now full, reducing immediate water concerns for livestock. Fertilizer and herbicide applications were well-timed ahead of the rain, and some hay fields benefited from the added nutrients. As fields began to dry, planting resumed, and corn and sorghum were nearing completion, with cotton planting continuing. Pastures showed rapid improvement where grazing pressure was low, leading to reduced hay consumption. Despite the positive impact of the rainfall, a cold front followed by warm and windy conditions quickly began drying out fields and pastures. Soil moisture, while improved, started to decline again, and moisture stress began to appear in some corn fields. Emerging cotton, corn, and sorghum were vulnerable to the recent temperature dips, and rice fields required irrigation to continue progressing. Rangeland and pasture conditions were mixed, with some areas reporting growth and greening while others continued to decline due to drying soils and lagging warm-season forage. Thrips were reaching control thresholds in cotton, and hay producers completed their first cutting. While livestock were in mostly fair condition, supplemental feeding could resume if pastures fail to keep up. The overall outlook improved briefly with the rain but remains fragile, dependent on further precipitation to support crop and forage development.

Continued D2 drought.

Texas A&M AgriLife: A widespread rainfall event brought 1.5 to 7 inches of precipitation across the district, greatly improving soil moisture and temporarily boosting agricultural conditions. Low-lying areas saw standing water, and the wet fields delayed cotton and rice planting. However, the moisture provided a much-needed boost to corn and sorghum crops, particularly those that had been dry-planted, and pasture conditions began to improve with warmer temperatures. Most ponds were replenished and are now full, reducing immediate water concerns for livestock. Fertilizer and herbicide applications were well-timed ahead of the rain, and some hay fields benefited from the added nutrients. As fields began to dry, planting resumed, and corn and sorghum were nearing completion, with cotton planting continuing. Pastures showed rapid improvement where grazing pressure was low, leading to reduced hay consumption. Despite the positive impact of the rainfall, a cold front followed by warm and windy conditions quickly began drying out fields and pastures. Soil moisture, while improved, started to decline again, and moisture stress began to appear in some corn fields. Emerging cotton, corn, and sorghum were vulnerable to the recent temperature dips, and rice fields required irrigation to continue progressing. Rangeland and pasture conditions were mixed, with some areas reporting growth and greening while others continued to decline due to drying soils and lagging warm-season forage. Thrips were reaching control thresholds in cotton, and hay producers completed their first cutting. While livestock were in mostly fair condition, supplemental feeding could resume if pastures fail to keep up. The overall outlook improved briefly with the rain but remains fragile, dependent on further precipitation to support crop and forage development.

Continued D2 drought.

Texas A&M AgriLife: A widespread rainfall event brought 1.5 to 7 inches of precipitation across the district, greatly improving soil moisture and temporarily boosting agricultural conditions. Low-lying areas saw standing water, and the wet fields delayed cotton and rice planting. However, the moisture provided a much-needed boost to corn and sorghum crops, particularly those that had been dry-planted, and pasture conditions began to improve with warmer temperatures. Most ponds were replenished and are now full, reducing immediate water concerns for livestock. Fertilizer and herbicide applications were well-timed ahead of the rain, and some hay fields benefited from the added nutrients. As fields began to dry, planting resumed, and corn and sorghum were nearing completion, with cotton planting continuing. Pastures showed rapid improvement where grazing pressure was low, leading to reduced hay consumption. Despite the positive impact of the rainfall, a cold front followed by warm and windy conditions quickly began drying out fields and pastures. Soil moisture, while improved, started to decline again, and moisture stress began to appear in some corn fields. Emerging cotton, corn, and sorghum were vulnerable to the recent temperature dips, and rice fields required irrigation to continue progressing. Rangeland and pasture conditions were mixed, with some areas reporting growth and greening while others continued to decline due to drying soils and lagging warm-season forage. Thrips were reaching control thresholds in cotton, and hay producers completed their first cutting. While livestock were in mostly fair condition, supplemental feeding could resume if pastures fail to keep up. The overall outlook improved briefly with the rain but remains fragile, dependent on further precipitation to support crop and forage development.

Continued D3 and D2 drought.

Texas A&M AgriLife: A widespread rainfall event brought 1.5 to 7 inches of precipitation across the district, greatly improving soil moisture and temporarily boosting agricultural conditions. Low-lying areas saw standing water, and the wet fields delayed cotton and rice planting. However, the moisture provided a much-needed boost to corn and sorghum crops, particularly those that had been dry-planted, and pasture conditions began to improve with warmer temperatures. Most ponds were replenished and are now full, reducing immediate water concerns for livestock. Fertilizer and herbicide applications were well-timed ahead of the rain, and some hay fields benefited from the added nutrients. As fields began to dry, planting resumed, and corn and sorghum were nearing completion, with cotton planting continuing. Pastures showed rapid improvement where grazing pressure was low, leading to reduced hay consumption. Despite the positive impact of the rainfall, a cold front followed by warm and windy conditions quickly began drying out fields and pastures. Soil moisture, while improved, started to decline again, and moisture stress began to appear in some corn fields. Emerging cotton, corn, and sorghum were vulnerable to the recent temperature dips, and rice fields required irrigation to continue progressing. Rangeland and pasture conditions were mixed, with some areas reporting growth and greening while others continued to decline due to drying soils and lagging warm-season forage. Thrips were reaching control thresholds in cotton, and hay producers completed their first cutting. While livestock were in mostly fair condition, supplemental feeding could resume if pastures fail to keep up. The overall outlook improved briefly with the rain but remains fragile, dependent on further precipitation to support crop and forage development.

Continued D2 drought.

Texas A&M AgriLife: A widespread rainfall event brought 1.5 to 7 inches of precipitation across the district, greatly improving soil moisture and temporarily boosting agricultural conditions. Low-lying areas saw standing water, and the wet fields delayed cotton and rice planting. However, the moisture provided a much-needed boost to corn and sorghum crops, particularly those that had been dry-planted, and pasture conditions began to improve with warmer temperatures. Most ponds were replenished and are now full, reducing immediate water concerns for livestock. Fertilizer and herbicide applications were well-timed ahead of the rain, and some hay fields benefited from the added nutrients. As fields began to dry, planting resumed, and corn and sorghum were nearing completion, with cotton planting continuing. Pastures showed rapid improvement where grazing pressure was low, leading to reduced hay consumption. Despite the positive impact of the rainfall, a cold front followed by warm and windy conditions quickly began drying out fields and pastures. Soil moisture, while improved, started to decline again, and moisture stress began to appear in some corn fields. Emerging cotton, corn, and sorghum were vulnerable to the recent temperature dips, and rice fields required irrigation to continue progressing. Rangeland and pasture conditions were mixed, with some areas reporting growth and greening while others continued to decline due to drying soils and lagging warm-season forage. Thrips were reaching control thresholds in cotton, and hay producers completed their first cutting. While livestock were in mostly fair condition, supplemental feeding could resume if pastures fail to keep up. The overall outlook improved briefly with the rain but remains fragile, dependent on further precipitation to support crop and forage development.

Continued D2 drought.

Texas A&M AgriLife: A widespread rainfall event brought 1.5 to 7 inches of precipitation across the district, greatly improving soil moisture and temporarily boosting agricultural conditions. Low-lying areas saw standing water, and the wet fields delayed cotton and rice planting. However, the moisture provided a much-needed boost to corn and sorghum crops, particularly those that had been dry-planted, and pasture conditions began to improve with warmer temperatures. Most ponds were replenished and are now full, reducing immediate water concerns for livestock. Fertilizer and herbicide applications were well-timed ahead of the rain, and some hay fields benefited from the added nutrients. As fields began to dry, planting resumed, and corn and sorghum were nearing completion, with cotton planting continuing. Pastures showed rapid improvement where grazing pressure was low, leading to reduced hay consumption. Despite the positive impact of the rainfall, a cold front followed by warm and windy conditions quickly began drying out fields and pastures. Soil moisture, while improved, started to decline again, and moisture stress began to appear in some corn fields. Emerging cotton, corn, and sorghum were vulnerable to the recent temperature dips, and rice fields required irrigation to continue progressing. Rangeland and pasture conditions were mixed, with some areas reporting growth and greening while others continued to decline due to drying soils and lagging warm-season forage. Thrips were reaching control thresholds in cotton, and hay producers completed their first cutting. While livestock were in mostly fair condition, supplemental feeding could resume if pastures fail to keep up. The overall outlook improved briefly with the rain but remains fragile, dependent on further precipitation to support crop and forage development.

Continued D2 drought.

Texas A&M AgriLife: A widespread rainfall event brought 1.5 to 7 inches of precipitation across the district, greatly improving soil moisture and temporarily boosting agricultural conditions. Low-lying areas saw standing water, and the wet fields delayed cotton and rice planting. However, the moisture provided a much-needed boost to corn and sorghum crops, particularly those that had been dry-planted, and pasture conditions began to improve with warmer temperatures. Most ponds were replenished and are now full, reducing immediate water concerns for livestock. Fertilizer and herbicide applications were well-timed ahead of the rain, and some hay fields benefited from the added nutrients. As fields began to dry, planting resumed, and corn and sorghum were nearing completion, with cotton planting continuing. Pastures showed rapid improvement where grazing pressure was low, leading to reduced hay consumption. Despite the positive impact of the rainfall, a cold front followed by warm and windy conditions quickly began drying out fields and pastures. Soil moisture, while improved, started to decline again, and moisture stress began to appear in some corn fields. Emerging cotton, corn, and sorghum were vulnerable to the recent temperature dips, and rice fields required irrigation to continue progressing. Rangeland and pasture conditions were mixed, with some areas reporting growth and greening while others continued to decline due to drying soils and lagging warm-season forage. Thrips were reaching control thresholds in cotton, and hay producers completed their first cutting. While livestock were in mostly fair condition, supplemental feeding could resume if pastures fail to keep up. The overall outlook improved briefly with the rain but remains fragile, dependent on further precipitation to support crop and forage development.

Continued D2 drought.

Texas A&M AgriLife: A widespread rainfall event brought 1.5 to 7 inches of precipitation across the district, greatly improving soil moisture and temporarily boosting agricultural conditions. Low-lying areas saw standing water, and the wet fields delayed cotton and rice planting. However, the moisture provided a much-needed boost to corn and sorghum crops, particularly those that had been dry-planted, and pasture conditions began to improve with warmer temperatures. Most ponds were replenished and are now full, reducing immediate water concerns for livestock. Fertilizer and herbicide applications were well-timed ahead of the rain, and some hay fields benefited from the added nutrients. As fields began to dry, planting resumed, and corn and sorghum were nearing completion, with cotton planting continuing. Pastures showed rapid improvement where grazing pressure was low, leading to reduced hay consumption. Despite the positive impact of the rainfall, a cold front followed by warm and windy conditions quickly began drying out fields and pastures. Soil moisture, while improved, started to decline again, and moisture stress began to appear in some corn fields. Emerging cotton, corn, and sorghum were vulnerable to the recent temperature dips, and rice fields required irrigation to continue progressing. Rangeland and pasture conditions were mixed, with some areas reporting growth and greening while others continued to decline due to drying soils and lagging warm-season forage. Thrips were reaching control thresholds in cotton, and hay producers completed their first cutting. While livestock were in mostly fair condition, supplemental feeding could resume if pastures fail to keep up. The overall outlook improved briefly with the rain but remains fragile, dependent on further precipitation to support crop and forage development.

Continued D2 drought.

Texas A&M AgriLife: A widespread rainfall event brought 1.5 to 7 inches of precipitation across the district, greatly improving soil moisture and temporarily boosting agricultural conditions. Low-lying areas saw standing water, and the wet fields delayed cotton and rice planting. However, the moisture provided a much-needed boost to corn and sorghum crops, particularly those that had been dry-planted, and pasture conditions began to improve with warmer temperatures. Most ponds were replenished and are now full, reducing immediate water concerns for livestock. Fertilizer and herbicide applications were well-timed ahead of the rain, and some hay fields benefited from the added nutrients. As fields began to dry, planting resumed, and corn and sorghum were nearing completion, with cotton planting continuing. Pastures showed rapid improvement where grazing pressure was low, leading to reduced hay consumption. Despite the positive impact of the rainfall, a cold front followed by warm and windy conditions quickly began drying out fields and pastures. Soil moisture, while improved, started to decline again, and moisture stress began to appear in some corn fields. Emerging cotton, corn, and sorghum were vulnerable to the recent temperature dips, and rice fields required irrigation to continue progressing. Rangeland and pasture conditions were mixed, with some areas reporting growth and greening while others continued to decline due to drying soils and lagging warm-season forage. Thrips were reaching control thresholds in cotton, and hay producers completed their first cutting. While livestock were in mostly fair condition, supplemental feeding could resume if pastures fail to keep up. The overall outlook improved briefly with the rain but remains fragile, dependent on further precipitation to support crop and forage development.

Continued D2 drought.

Texas A&M AgriLife: A widespread rainfall event brought 1.5 to 7 inches of precipitation across the district, greatly improving soil moisture and temporarily boosting agricultural conditions. Low-lying areas saw standing water, and the wet fields delayed cotton and rice planting. However, the moisture provided a much-needed boost to corn and sorghum crops, particularly those that had been dry-planted, and pasture conditions began to improve with warmer temperatures. Most ponds were replenished and are now full, reducing immediate water concerns for livestock. Fertilizer and herbicide applications were well-timed ahead of the rain, and some hay fields benefited from the added nutrients. As fields began to dry, planting resumed, and corn and sorghum were nearing completion, with cotton planting continuing. Pastures showed rapid improvement where grazing pressure was low, leading to reduced hay consumption. Despite the positive impact of the rainfall, a cold front followed by warm and windy conditions quickly began drying out fields and pastures. Soil moisture, while improved, started to decline again, and moisture stress began to appear in some corn fields. Emerging cotton, corn, and sorghum were vulnerable to the recent temperature dips, and rice fields required irrigation to continue progressing. Rangeland and pasture conditions were mixed, with some areas reporting growth and greening while others continued to decline due to drying soils and lagging warm-season forage. Thrips were reaching control thresholds in cotton, and hay producers completed their first cutting. While livestock were in mostly fair condition, supplemental feeding could resume if pastures fail to keep up. The overall outlook improved briefly with the rain but remains fragile, dependent on further precipitation to support crop and forage development.

Continued D2 drought.

Texas A&M AgriLife: A widespread rainfall event brought 1.5 to 7 inches of precipitation across the district, greatly improving soil moisture and temporarily boosting agricultural conditions. Low-lying areas saw standing water, and the wet fields delayed cotton and rice planting. However, the moisture provided a much-needed boost to corn and sorghum crops, particularly those that had been dry-planted, and pasture conditions began to improve with warmer temperatures. Most ponds were replenished and are now full, reducing immediate water concerns for livestock. Fertilizer and herbicide applications were well-timed ahead of the rain, and some hay fields benefited from the added nutrients. As fields began to dry, planting resumed, and corn and sorghum were nearing completion, with cotton planting continuing. Pastures showed rapid improvement where grazing pressure was low, leading to reduced hay consumption. Despite the positive impact of the rainfall, a cold front followed by warm and windy conditions quickly began drying out fields and pastures. Soil moisture, while improved, started to decline again, and moisture stress began to appear in some corn fields. Emerging cotton, corn, and sorghum were vulnerable to the recent temperature dips, and rice fields required irrigation to continue progressing. Rangeland and pasture conditions were mixed, with some areas reporting growth and greening while others continued to decline due to drying soils and lagging warm-season forage. Thrips were reaching control thresholds in cotton, and hay producers completed their first cutting. While livestock were in mostly fair condition, supplemental feeding could resume if pastures fail to keep up. The overall outlook improved briefly with the rain but remains fragile, dependent on further precipitation to support crop and forage development.

Continued D2 drought.

Texas A&M AgriLife: A widespread rainfall event brought 1.5 to 7 inches of precipitation across the district, greatly improving soil moisture and temporarily boosting agricultural conditions. Low-lying areas saw standing water, and the wet fields delayed cotton and rice planting. However, the moisture provided a much-needed boost to corn and sorghum crops, particularly those that had been dry-planted, and pasture conditions began to improve with warmer temperatures. Most ponds were replenished and are now full, reducing immediate water concerns for livestock. Fertilizer and herbicide applications were well-timed ahead of the rain, and some hay fields benefited from the added nutrients. As fields began to dry, planting resumed, and corn and sorghum were nearing completion, with cotton planting continuing. Pastures showed rapid improvement where grazing pressure was low, leading to reduced hay consumption. Despite the positive impact of the rainfall, a cold front followed by warm and windy conditions quickly began drying out fields and pastures. Soil moisture, while improved, started to decline again, and moisture stress began to appear in some corn fields. Emerging cotton, corn, and sorghum were vulnerable to the recent temperature dips, and rice fields required irrigation to continue progressing. Rangeland and pasture conditions were mixed, with some areas reporting growth and greening while others continued to decline due to drying soils and lagging warm-season forage. Thrips were reaching control thresholds in cotton, and hay producers completed their first cutting. While livestock were in mostly fair condition, supplemental feeding could resume if pastures fail to keep up. The overall outlook improved briefly with the rain but remains fragile, dependent on further precipitation to support crop and forage development.

Continued D2 drought.

Texas A&M AgriLife: A widespread rainfall event brought 1.5 to 7 inches of precipitation across the district, greatly improving soil moisture and temporarily boosting agricultural conditions. Low-lying areas saw standing water, and the wet fields delayed cotton and rice planting. However, the moisture provided a much-needed boost to corn and sorghum crops, particularly those that had been dry-planted, and pasture conditions began to improve with warmer temperatures. Most ponds were replenished and are now full, reducing immediate water concerns for livestock. Fertilizer and herbicide applications were well-timed ahead of the rain, and some hay fields benefited from the added nutrients. As fields began to dry, planting resumed, and corn and sorghum were nearing completion, with cotton planting continuing. Pastures showed rapid improvement where grazing pressure was low, leading to reduced hay consumption. Despite the positive impact of the rainfall, a cold front followed by warm and windy conditions quickly began drying out fields and pastures. Soil moisture, while improved, started to decline again, and moisture stress began to appear in some corn fields. Emerging cotton, corn, and sorghum were vulnerable to the recent temperature dips, and rice fields required irrigation to continue progressing. Rangeland and pasture conditions were mixed, with some areas reporting growth and greening while others continued to decline due to drying soils and lagging warm-season forage. Thrips were reaching control thresholds in cotton, and hay producers completed their first cutting. While livestock were in mostly fair condition, supplemental feeding could resume if pastures fail to keep up. The overall outlook improved briefly with the rain but remains fragile, dependent on further precipitation to support crop and forage development.