WAWG
From NASS
There were 5.8 days suitable for fieldwork in Washington, up from 5.4 days last week.
Western Washington saw cool weather, and slow pasture growth continued.
Central Washington had a wet and cold week that was too wet for seeding and too cold for growing. Yakima County continued to see colder-than-normal April temperatures with overcast skies and rain. Early morning low temperatures dropped below freezing at least three times last week, triggering frost management measures. Apricot bloom was nearing the end. Cherries, peaches and nectarines were in various stages of bloom, with some peaches entering full bloom. Apple and pear orchards were unfurling leaves, but no flower bloom was observed. Asparagus fields were nicely hilled, spears emerged, and harvest was anticipated to start soon.
In northeast Washington, days were partly cloudy, with some rain at the end of the week. There were some reports of light frost overnight.
In east central Washington, recent precipitation improved crop and soil moisture conditions. A lot of spring wheat was seeded last week.
Washington crop condition
Winter wheat:
1% very poor
12% poor
40% fair
45% good
2% excellent
Washington crop progress:
Spring wheat planted:
48% this week
27% last week
68% last year
62% 5-year average
Spring wheat emerged:
10% this week
2% last week
23% last year
26% 5-year average
Barley planted:
27% this week
15% last week
55% last year
50% 5-year average
Barley emerged:
4% this week
NA last week
10% last year
19% 5-year average
Dry edible peas planted:
13% this week
10% last week
40% last year
39% 5-year average
Dry edible peas emerged:
1% this week
NA last week
NA last year
NA 5-year average