WAWG
From NASS
There were 6.5 days suitable for fieldwork in Washington, down from 6.7 days the previous week. Statewide temperatures
were mostly above normal.
In Clark County, the first cutting of alfalfa hay neared completion. Winter wheat was headed and looked good, while spring wheat had not headed yet. In Snohomish County, more field corn was planted. Organic producers had difficulties maintaining weeds due to wet weather. Organic grass turned a rust color due to the ongoing wet, cool conditions. Berry harvest lagged behind normal. In Whatcom County, strawberry harvest wound down while growers prepared for raspberry harvest to begin.
In Yakima County, some cherry producers mowed orchards and placed out bins. Defense measures were utilized to scare birds away from fruit. Apricots colored up nicely along with peaches and nectarines. Around 70 percent of the hop crop reached the top of their trellises. Sweet corn showed tassels, and an early harvest of summer squashes was noted. Wheat heads were drying and browning in spring wheat fields.
In Chelan and Douglas counties, heavy rain from thunderstorms prevailed across parts of the counties. Pastures were green and in the growth stage long past normal. Aside from the rain, wheat looked good. Some hail from the storm left possible damage on apples and pears as they were still growing and were susceptible to bruising.
Washington crop condition
Winter wheat:
0% very poor
3% poor
27% fair
57% good
13% excellent
Spring wheat:
0% very poor
1% poor
5% fair
83% good
11% excellent
Barley:
0% very poor
0% poor
3% fair
87% good
10% excellent
Dry edible peas:
0% very poor
0% poor
6% fair
85% good
9% excellent
Washington crop progress:
Spring wheat headed:
57% this week
36% last week
97% last year
87% 5-year average
Winter wheat headed:
97% this week
87% last week
100% last year
100% 5-year average
Winter wheat harvested:
0% this week
0% last week
0% last year
1% 5-year average
Barley headed:
67% this week
45% last week
95% last year
82% 5-year average
Alfalfa hay 1st cutting:
91% this week
81% last week
NA last year
NA 5-year average
Alfalfa hay 2nd cutting:
15% this week
5% last week
28% last year
36% 5-year average