WAWG
From NASS
There were 7 days suitable for fieldwork in Washington, up from 6.9 days reported the previous week.
Western Washington reported more hot and dry conditions with no precipitation.
Central Washington had crops showing signs of drought. Pasture was getting short, and ranchers were looking for places to move their livestock. In Yakima County, there was no precipitation, and most of the wildfires in the area had been contained. Sweet cherry harvest continued with Rainiers and Bings coming in over the past week. Apricot harvest was underway, and berry crews brought in raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries. Peaches began to color and size up, with harvest anticipated in a couple of weeks. Apple thinning was complete, and pears were blushing and sizing up nicely. Vegetable stands marketed cucumbers, peppers, zucchini, green beans, and garlic. Early harvest sweet corn was also available, and peppermint fields were cut over the past week. Most hops had reached the top of the trellis and were filling in. Hop flowers and immature green cones formed.
In the northeast corner of the state, the week was dry. Winter wheat harvest was expected to begin soon in some areas, and hay seemed to be doing well. In east central Washington, hot and dry conditions persisted throughout the week. Southeast Washington continued to stay warm with no precipitation.
Washington crop condition
Winter wheat:
2% very poor
12% poor
33% fair
50% good
3% excellent
Spring wheat:
1% very poor
20% poor
31% fair
44% good
5% excellent
Barley:
1% very poor
8% poor
34% fair
56% good
1% excellent
Dry edible peas:
0% very poor
5% poor
43% fair
50% good
2% excellent
Washington crop progress:
Spring wheat headed:
98% this week
90% last week
72% last year
89% 5-year average
Winter wheat harvested:
1% this week
NA last week
2% last year
3% 5-year average
Barley headed:
95% this week
86% last week
82% last year
89% 5-year average
Alfalfa hay 2nd cutting:
38% this week
24% last week
19% last year
47% 5-year average