AgriLife Extension district reporters compiled the following summaries:

Central
A break in rainfall allowed fields across the district to dry out, enabling producers to resume operations. Corn harvest progressed rapidly, with good yields reported. Hay cutting and baling were widespread, with many producers finishing first cuttings and starting second ones. Armyworms were reported in several counties. Cotton was blooming with good boll loads reported, and sorghum neared maturity. Producers stressed the importance of continued sunshine and dry weather to prevent crop stress and potential aflatoxin. Pastures and livestock remained in very good condition, supported by full stock tanks and strong cattle markets.

Rolling Plains
Extreme heat moved into the district, drying pasture grasses and stressing some crops. Cotton showed strong growth and was performing well in most counties. Timely rainfall could help crops. Despite the heat, livestock remained in good condition, with ample forage available.

Coastal Bend
Drier conditions allowed corn and grain sorghum harvests to continue, though some fields showed reduced yields due to earlier drought. Corn continued to dry down and harvest was in high gear in some areas. Rice harvest began in early planted fields. Cotton appeared healthy with good yield potential. Hay production remained active, though some pastures showed signs of heat stress. Range and pasture conditions were fair to good. Livestock and forage availability remained steady.

East
Drier conditions helped dry saturated soils, enabling producers to catch up on hay production. Pasture and rangeland conditions were good, while subsoil and topsoil moisture remained adequate. Garden and vegetable production slowed. Cattle markets were strong, with higher prices reported in Anderson and Houston counties. Armyworms, grasshoppers and horn flies were present, and wild pig damage persisted in pastures and croplands.

Southeast
Forage harvest and hay production continued across the district, though scattered showers delayed field operations in some counties. Corn, rice, and sorghum made strong progress, while cotton and soybean development remained steady. Range conditions improved in some areas while other areas reported weather-related delays. Armyworm infestations increased in several areas, and rice kernel smut was reported in Waller County. Pasture and rangeland conditions varied from fair to excellent, with livestock conditions mostly good.

South Plains
Steady rainfall continued to support crop and pasture growth in the district. Most crop conditions ranged from fair to excellent. Growth regulators were applied to manage development ahead of forecasted heat. Pastures and livestock remained in good to excellent condition.

Panhandle
Light showers and cooler temperatures supported strong growth in summer crops. Most corn had tasseled or was tasseling, and sorghum performed well. Some insect pressure from cotton leafhoppers and fall armyworms was reported. Unharvested wheat remained in fields due to delays. Rangeland growth slowed, but cattle were in excellent condition. Soil moisture ranged from short to adequate.

North
Hot and humid weather continued in the district with some counties receiving sporadic rainfall. Soil moisture varied from adequate to surplus. Pasture and range conditions ranged from fair to excellent. Harvest of winter wheat, hay and garden crops progressed. Apples and figs benefited from earlier cool temperatures and wet conditions. Livestock remained in good condition, and no major pest or disease issues were reported.

West Central
Widespread flooding early in the week gave way to isolated rainfall and receding waters. Fields remained saturated, with producers still unable to enter some areas. Forage and cotton growth rebounded strongly following rains. Weed pressure increased rapidly. Standing water persisted in low-lying areas, and early planted sorghum neared harvest. Range conditions remained favorable, and livestock losses were minimal. Pastures greened up, and livestock conditions improved. Some producers reported hay losses and damaged fences.

Southwest
Widespread rainfall provided drought relief across the district, reviving pastures and filling stock tanks. Flooding occurred in parts of Kinney County, though soil moisture levels still lagged in some areas. Corn and grain sorghum matured quickly. Hay harvest resumed in drier areas. Pecan orchards showed good nut sets. Armyworms and Bermuda grass stem maggots were reported. Livestock markets held steady, and overall herd conditions were good. Wildlife also showed signs of recovery.

South
The district experienced rising temperatures, little rainfall and drying soils. Pastures and rangeland began to decline despite earlier rains. Heavy rain in northern areas caused localized flooding. Grain and corn harvest progressed, though yields were below average. Cotton and sesame crops advanced steadily, with open bolls reported in cotton fields. Citrus and pecans developed well. Peanut crops were irrigated and podding. Livestock and wildlife benefited from forage availability. Cattle markets remained strong, and wildlife activity was high, with frequent quail and turkey sightings.