AgriLife Extension district reporters compiled the following summary for the Central district:
Soil moisture declined as conditions were warm and very windy with little measurable precipitation.
Livestock looked great and were benefiting from the fresh regrowth of winter forages. Stock tanks continued to drop and raised some concerns for livestock producers.
The short-term precipitation forecast called for warmer and drier conditions. Septoria and leaf and stripe rusts were reported on winter wheat, and fungicide spraying operations were underway.
Post-plant preemergent herbicide applications were also being applied. Corn was fully emerged, and plant stands were very uniform and looked excellent.
Most sorghum had emerged and planting neared completion. Cotton acres were expected to be down substantially compared to last year.
—Texas AgriLife