WAWG
From NASS
There were 5.1 days suitable for fieldwork in Washington, up from 4.1 days last week.
In western Washington, producers completed some fieldwork between rain showers. In San Juan County, moisture levels were slightly below previous years, but cold conditions slowed fieldwork and grass growth.
Central Washington continued to see cold temperatures and had some rainfall. Temperatures warmed up some, but grass was still not growing and was about three weeks behind. Cattlemen were anxious to turn out livestock, but they had no pasture. In Yakima County, cloud cover and rainy conditions were reported. Grain was being planted in the eastern part of the county. Apricots were suddenly in bloom, apples were in tight clusters, and cherries showed bud swelling. Honeybees were distributed within soft fruit orchards, and water ran through irrigation canals. A significant portion of hop yards were strung up to receive hop bines, and irrigation was laid down. More vegetable fields were tilled, and crews weeded green onion fields.
In northeast Washington, producers had scattered snow, partly sunny skies, and showers. In Douglas County, producers faced snow mold problems, especially in the western part of the county. After a warm, rainy weekend, snow only remained on some slopes in Douglas County. Soil moisture was still limited in Lincoln County.
In southeast Washington, spring work started for most farms.
Washington crop condition
Winter wheat:
3% very poor
18% poor
40% fair
38% good
1% excellent
Washington crop progress:
Spring wheat planted:
11% this week
6% last week
31% last year
33% 5-year average
Barley planted:
5% this week
2% last week
24% last year
23% 5-year average
Dry edible peas planted:
2% this week
1% last week
33% last year
16% 5-year average