Eyes on the skies

Ranchers see greener pastures while farmers look for a window to begin planting

While the grass is greened up for grazing, farmers are hoping the rain lets up enough to get seeds in the ground. PHOTO BY TRICIA HURT
While the grass is greened up for grazing, farmers are hoping the rain lets up enough to get seeds in the ground. PHOTO BY TRICIA HURT

With recent mid-May thunderstorms sweeping through the region bringing much-needed moisture to the thirsty soil, and as ranchers are pleased with green grass and full stock tanks, farmers are now hoping the skies will bring a few days of sunshine before planting begins.

The Rolling Plains of Texas, located south and west of the Caprock Escarpment and bordered by the Edwards Plateau to the south and…