Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service compiled the following report for the CENTRAL District:
Soil moisture levels were very short, and crop conditions continued to deteriorate due to drought. Daily temperature highs were setting all-time records. Forecasts for the next 10-14 days called for record heat, windy conditions and no rain. All dryland fields were beginning to dry up. Only irrigated fields looked good, and even some of those crops were starting to suffer. The first tasseling fields of corn were reported. The first silking plants were showing, but unfortunately the stage was occurring during record heat and drought conditions. Replanted cotton was emerging but showed signs of drought stress. Scouts were monitoring for mites and other early season pests. Hay feeding continued for most livestock producers, and those that had grazing early were almost out. Cattle were in good condition.