WAWG
From NASS
There were 7.0 days suitable for fieldwork, up from 6.8 days reported the previous week. Statewide temperatures in Washington for the week ending May 16 were above normal.
In western Washington, pastures were in prime condition with grasses that started to boot. Well drained sandy-loamy soils dried out, and livestock were on pasture rotations. In Snohomish County, grass was cut for silage, but was late due to lack of moisture. Field corn was planted with perfect field conditions.
In central Washington, dry and warm conditions continued. In Chelan County, temperatures were warm over the last half of the reporting period and helped invigorate crop growth. In Yakima County, grain heads were formed on winter wheat. The first cutting of alfalfa hay was done. Asparagus harvest continued. In east central Washington, conditions remained dry with no precipitation. In Adams County, there were multiple reports of drought conditions, and measurable precipitation was needed to improve crop conditions.
In southeast Washington, dry conditions left spring crops in an almost failed status. Pasture conditions were poor in Asotin County. In Walla Walla County, crops failed in drier areas of the county while other areas needed water. Wheat looked good, but other crops were in critical shape with no rain.
Washington crop condition
Winter wheat:
3% very poor
11% poor
30% fair
52% good
4% excellent
Spring wheat:
5% very poor
28% poor
47% fair
17% good
3% excellent
Barley:
5% very poor
20% poor
55% fair
18% good
2% excellent
Washington crop progress:
Spring wheat planted:
99% this week
88% last week
98% last year
92% 5-year average
Spring wheat emerged:
84% this week
65% last week
82% last year
74% 5-year average
Winter wheat headed:
10% this week
3% last week
18% last year
19% 5-year average
Barley planted:
98% this week
85% last week
95% last year
84% 5-year average
Barley emerged:
79% this week
61% last week
71% last year
63% 5-year average
Oats planted:
70% this week
60% last week
84% last year
63% 5-year average
Oats emerged:
34% this week
10% last week
49% last year
33% 5-year average
Dry edible peas planted:
85% this week
73% last week
NA last year
NA 5-year average
Dry edible peas emerged:
65% this week
47% last week
84% last year
NA 5-year average
Alfalfa hay 1st cutting:
10% this week
1% last week
26% last year
23% 5-year average