According to the National Weather Service, rainfall amounts between 6 and 10 inches fell across wide areas of the Coastal Bend over the last two weeks. There were isolated reports of 15 inches or more in some areas, according to Southwest Farm Press.
The wet conditions have South Texas farmers missing crop deadlines. Many are forced to exercise preventive-planting options, while others are forced to leave acres fallow.
“Extended sunshine and warm days have been rare for much of March and April across coastal Texas, preventing fields from drying before the next round of showers pounded,” said Jason Ott, Texas AgriLife Extension Service Agent in Nueces County.
Pastures are benefiting from the rains, but weeds are quickly becoming a problem.