WAWG
From NASS
There were 6.9 days suitable for fieldwork in Washington, up from 6 days reported the previous week.
Western Washington had continued dry conditions.
Central Washington had cool temperatures with light moisture in some areas. Winter wheat looked fair in most areas, but spring grains needed moisture. In Okanogan and Ferry counties, the wind and moisture put a damper on stone fruit crops, particularly cherries. In Yakima County, there was little precipitation. Some areas saw nighttime temperatures drop into the upper 30s, and daytime highs reached the upper 80s by the end of the week. The harvest of the earlier sweet cherries continued with Bing cherries sizing up nicely. Apricots developed a nice orange background color. Pears and apples began to show some red blush, and some apple thinning was noted. June-bearing raspberries were at peak harvest, and vegetable growers laid down black plastic to extend the harvest of cucumbers, tomatoes, melons, and summer squashes. Hops have reached the top of their trellises with flowers, and cones starting to form.
Spokane County saw seasonally cool weather and not much precipitation. Hay continued to be cut. Parts of Douglas County received much needed moisture.
Southeast Washington saw cooler temperatures and occasional thunderstorms. Winter wheat looked fair in most areas, while spring wheat needed more water.
Washington crop condition
Winter wheat:
1% very poor
8% poor
31% fair
53% good
7% excellent
Spring wheat:
1% very poor
14% poor
38% fair
40% good
7% excellent
Barley:
1% very poor
9% poor
38% fair
50% good
2% excellent
Dry edible peas:
0% very poor
8% poor
36% fair
51% good
5% excellent
Washington crop progress:
Spring wheat headed:
64% this week
41% last week
33% last year
66% 5-year average
Winter wheat headed:
96% this week
90% last week
84% last year
96% 5-year average
Barley headed:
63% this week
34% last week
42% last year
67% 5-year average
Alfalfa hay 1st cutting:
85% this week
78% last week
78% last year
NA 5-year average
Alfalfa hay 2nd cutting:
12% this week
4% last week
NA last year
NA 5-year average