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COPYRIGHT 2001 Ingram Investment Ltd.
M2 PRESSWIRE-31 January 2001-Texas A&M University: Texas crop, weather report (C)1994-2001 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD
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COLLEGE STATION -- Texas dairy producers are battling limited winter grazing and increased energy requirements for dairy cows due to cold, wet conditions, the Texas Agricultural Extension Service reports.
Extension Agronomist Dr. Larry Redmon in Overton said cool season plants used for grazing such as wheat, rye and ryegrass have had limited growth.
"There has not been enough sunlight for growth, and temperatures have been below average in December," Redmon said.
Redmon said November through January were very wet months, but cool season plants need milder temperatures to grow. He said mid-February is the rapid growth phase and may help improve conditions for dairy producers.
"If it stays warmer, we'll start to see good growth," Redmon said.
Extension Dairy Specialist...
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