Spinach acres down, quality up.

Texas spinach growers were reporting fewer planted acres due to COVID-19, but excellent quality and growing conditions this season, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. EAST Rain and snow rolled through the region saturating the ground and filling up ponds. The rainfall and a recent snowstorm have improved soil conditions, but more rain will be needed before planting season. PANHANDLE Topsoil and subsoil moisture conditions were mostly very short with reports of short topsoil moisture in central areas of the district. [Extracted from the article]