WAWG
From NASS
There were 4 days suitable for fieldwork in Washington.
Central Washington had a very cold start to spring. Very little precipitation fell since the year began, and ranchers were not able to turn their livestock out because the grass was not growing. Some spraying occurred to prepare for spring seeding. In Okanogan County, only the orchardists were out in their fields pruning.
In northeast Washington, producers saw cool temperatures and partly cloudy skies. Ferry County winter wheat was in good shape going into winter, but snow mold concerns were expressed due to the extended time snow has covered the crop. In Douglas County, producers faced snow mold problems. Wheat varieties were expected to see some damage, especially if the snow was on the ground for 100 consecutive days or longer. Waterville and the surrounding areas had continuous snow cover for 139 days and counting.
In southeast Washington, wintery conditions were still present. Spring work was delayed due to the cool temperatures during the day, followed by freezing temperatures at night.
Washington crop condition
Winter wheat:
3% very poor
19% poor
39% fair
38% good
1% excellent
Washington crop progress:
Spring wheat planted:
6% this week
NA last week
25% last year
20% 5-year average
Barley planted:
2% this week
NA last week
19% last year
13% 5-year average
Dry edible peas planted:
1% this week
NA last week
23% last year
NA 5-year average