Crop progress report 07/21: Sun was out in Washington

From the National Agricultural Statistics Service

There were 7 days suitable for fieldwork in Washington, up from 6.9 days the previous week.

Western Washington had dry conditions with very little precipitation. In Clark County, and a few other counties around the district, the first cutting of hay neared completion.

Northeast Washington also saw hot temperatures which affected dryland crops. Cattle were still doing well on pasture, although some pastures were struggling due to lack of precipitation. East central Washington had excessive heat during the week, as well as many weather events including a dust storm, dry lightning, and hail. Winter wheat harvest was underway. Southeast Washington saw hot and dry weather conditions.

Washington crop condition

Winter wheat:
8% very poor
12% poor
32% fair
41% good
7% excellent

Spring wheat:
7% very poor
13% poor
39% fair
38% good
3% excellent

Barley:
5% very poor
10% poor
39% fair
44% good
2% excellent

Dry edible peas:
0% very poor
8% poor
17% fair
71% good
4% excellent

Washington crop progress:

Winter wheat harvested:
10% this week
5% last week
16% last year
16% 5-year average

Spring wheat harvested:
1% this week
0% last week
3% last year
2% 5-year average

Barley harvested:
1% this week
NA last week
4% last year
3% 5-year average

Dry edible peas harvested:
10% this week
4% last week
6% last year
12% 5-year average

Alfalfa hay 2nd cutting:
69% this week
61% last week
62% last year
69% 5-year average

Alfalfa hay 3rd cutting:
5% this week
0% last week
8% last year
NA 5-year average