![While parts of the western half of the state received more than 6 inches of rain during October, most of the eastern half of the state remained fairly dry.](https://secure.caes.uga.edu/news/multimedia/images/1742/Oct2014Precip.jpg)
October Climate
The dry conditions for most of the state this month aided farmers in finishing their harvesting of peanuts, cotton and other crops. However, dryland peanuts and cotton are not grading well due to the drought the past few weeks. Cotton was also hurt by the heavy rains that fell on Oct. 14 and 15 as the bolls were opening. Dry conditions in eastern Georgia delayed planting of small grains and winter forage. Frost ended the growing season in a few areas of the state.