WAWG
From NASS
There were 5.5 days suitable for field work last week. Pasture and range conditions were reported at 1 percent poor, 13 percent fair, 67 percent good and 19 percent excellent. A low temperature of 27 degrees F was reported in the northeastern region, while a high temperature of 86 degrees F was reported in the southeast region. Statewide temperature differentials ranged from 8 degrees below normal to 3 degrees above normal.
In the western region, the rain started to dissipate during the week, which provided periods of dry weather allowing field work. Operations planted corn, grass, onions, raspberries and potatoes quickly while others began to harvest hay. Excessive slugs and snails were a problem for some growers. Livestock and pastures were doing well, with livestock rotations underway in order to capitalize on the forage production period. Blueberries and strawberries were fully bloomed, while squash were transplanted. Vegetable plantings were a little behind while many of the fields remained wet. Overall, conditions improved for the west with the fields just beginning to dry out, allowing work.
In the central region, warmer temperatures were mixed with thunderstorms. Winter wheat and barley crop outlooks were mixed, with some reporting no snow mold while others have some cases. Fields that had snow mold were being replanted. There were some concerns about stripe rust as well. Spring plantings were underway wherever dry weather permitted, even though they were well past their final planting dates. Asparagus harvest was underway while corn began to emerge. Operations also planted tomatoes, cucumbers and squash. Hops were winding up. First cutting of alfalfa started. Pastures were in good condition. Overall, the central region attempted to catch up using the breaks in weather.
In the eastern region, temperatures started to warm up by the end of the week. First cutting of hay was underway while dry bean planting started towards the end of the week. Some areas reported continued delays in planting due to wet conditions and continual rain. Other areas managed to complete most of their plantings except for corn in some parts. The warmer weather caused some winter wheat to head earlier than anticipated. Winter wheat was looking relatively good, with only some cases of snow mold. However, there were many concerns about stripe rust. Pastures were doing well with the wet weather.
Washington crop conditions:
Winter wheat:
1% very poor
2% poor
16% fair
62% good
19% excellent
Spring wheat:
0% very poor
0% poor
40% fair
55% good
5% excellent
Barley:
0% very poor
2% poor
31% fair
62% good
5% excellent
Oats:
0% very poor
0% poor
63% fair
27% good
10% excellent
Washington crop progress:
Spring wheat planted:
95% this week
81% last week
100% last year
100% 5-year average
Spring wheat emerged:
80% this week
55% last week
93% last year
92% 5-year average
Winter wheat headed:
14% this week
6% last week
51% last year
32% 5-year average
Barley planted:
88% this week
75% last week
99% last year
97% 5-year average
Barley emerged:
73% this week
50% last week
82% last year
83% 5-year average
Oats planted:
43% this week
36% last week
88% last year
NA 5-year average
Oats emerged:
25% this week
2% last week
60% last year
NA 5-year average
Dry peas planted:
80% this week
49% last week
86% last year
NA 5-year average
Dry peas emerged:
46% this week
16% last week
NA last year
NA 5-year average
Alfalfa hay 1st cutting:
23% this week
6% last week
55% last year
34% 5-year average