COLLEGE STATION, Texas — When Hurricane Beryl barreled into Texas, extreme winds caused the most damage to crops rather than the flooding often associated with a hurricane. In fact, the downgraded storm brought beneficial moisture to many counties, according to post-storm reports from Texas A&M University AgriLife Extension Service county agents.
Dr. Ben McKnight, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension statewide cotton specialist, Bryan-College Station, said croplands sustained varying levels of damage and that many acres will require more time to assess the storm’s impact on yields and quality. While up to 10-15 inches of. . .