Central Texas farmers report varying topsoil moisture levels and accelerated corn maturity due to increased heat, with concerns about test weights and ongoing cotton progress with minimal pest pressure.
Topsoil moisture ranged from very short to surplus.
Heat increased across the district and pushed corn to maturity faster than expected, with harvest 20-25 days out in some counties and silage harvest already complete in others.
Growers expressed concern about corn test weights given the rapid dry-down.
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