The following summaries were compiled by AgriLife Extension district reporters:

EAST: Colder-thannormal temperatures halted winter forage growth then caused decline. Pastures began to recover later in the reporting period with rain and warmer temperatures. Livestock were in fair to good condition with supplemental feeding. Some producers had to break through ice to allow livestock access to water. Feral hog activity increased, and deer/car accident reports increased as well.

NORTH: The cold weather put most farming activity on hold. Below-normal temperatures, cloudy days, and wet conditions slowed small grain growth. Many pastures were extremely soggy. Fields began to dry somewhat but were still too wet for land preparation for spring planting. Soil moisture ranged from adequate to surplus. Cattle producers were trying to rebound from below-average conditions by providing extra energy supplements and additional hay. Winter grazing on small grains and winter pastures was very short with the recent cold weather and rain. Hay supplies were becoming short and prices were rising. Water supply problems arose with the freezing of ponds and water tanks. The pecan and cotton harvests were complete. Much winter wheat was lost to armyworms, but what survived was in fair to good condition.