Small grain seeding underway (Texas)

Warmer average temperatures were experienced across the state for the week ending Oct. 7, according to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, Southern Plains Regional Field Office, Texas. Precipitation in the Plains, the Cross Timbers, the Edwards Plateau and the Trans-Pecos ranged from 0.5 to 5 inches. Rainfall through the reminder of the state ranged from trace amounts to 2 inches. There were 5.4 days suitable for fieldwork.

Small grain seeding was underway in the Northern Plains, the Southern Low Plains, the Cross Timbers, the Blacklands, South Central Texas, South Texas and areas of the Edwards Plateau, where moisture allowed. Armyworms continued to cause problems in many areas of the state.

Cotton harvest was ongoing in the Cross Timbers, the Blacklands, the Edwards Plateau, the Upper Coast and South Texas. A second defoliation might be needed in South Texas after fields began to green up following the heavy rains. Corn, soybean and sorghum harvest continued in the Northern Low Plains. Rice harvest resumed in the Upper Coast.

Pecan producers in the Trans-Pecos and the Edwards Plateau applied water for the last time in the season, while pecan harvest was underway in South Central Texas. Spinach, cabbage, onion and carrot planting was ongoing in South Texas. Winter vegetable harvest was active in the Lower Valley.