WAWG
From the National Agricultural Statistics Service
There were 6.3 days suitable for fieldwork in Washington, down from 7 days the previous week. Washington experienced cooler than average temperatures for this time of year, with the state also receiving rain.
Columbia and Walla Walla counties reported that all winter wheat was harvested with favorable yields. The spring crops were only in fair condition because they did not get enough water. Yakima County reported that the severity of wildfires and air quality was much better this week. Vegetable harvest was at its peak, with sweet corn, cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes, summer squashes, and melons available in roadside stands throughout the county. Harvest crews brought in peaches, nectarines, plums, and prunes. Apple harvest started in earnest with the earlier maturing varieties. Growers laid down color-up products on orchard floors. Bartlett pear harvest started as well. Hop cones were forming and turned a light green color. Small grain harvest was almost done in most areas of Pend Oreille and Spokane counties. Preparations for fall planting began for many producers. Douglas County reported thunderstorms, which helped improve moisture conditions. Producers started seeding winter wheat.
Washington crop progress:
Winter wheat harvested:
95% this week
85% last week
92% last year
88% 5-year average
Winter wheat planted:
8% this week
0% last week
6% last year
7% 5-year average
Spring wheat harvested:
75% this week
52% last week
71% last year
62% 5-year average
Barley harvested:
76% this week
59% last week
72% last year
65% 5-year average
Dry edible peas harvested:
70% this week
54% last week
57% last year
5658% 5-year average
Alfalfa hay 3rd cutting:
77% this week
50% last week
71% last year
63% 5-year average
Alfalfa hay 4th cutting:
23% this week
11% last week
22% last year
NA 5-year average