WAWG
From the National Agricultural Statistics Service
There were 6.7 days suitable for fieldwork in Washington, down from 6.8 days the previous week. Washington saw good weather and some reports of rain.
Western Washington received some rain, and crops were still growing well. Yakima County experienced overcast conditions that contributed to a small amount of rain. Apple harvest continued with midseason varieties like Gala, Granny Smith, and Honeycrisp entering the packinghouses. Farmer’s markets sold local produce, including pumpkins, green beans, sweet corn, cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, zucchini, squashes, and melons. Hop harvest was also underway.
In northeast Washington, the weather was cool, and still no measurable rainfall. Pasture was running out, and fall seeded crops were beginning to emerge.
East central and southeast Washington saw some precipitation and cooler temperatures.
Washington crop progress:
Winter wheat planted:
43% this week
34% last week
38% last year
41% 5-year average
Winter wheat emerged:
9% this week
4% last week
5% last year
4% 5-year average
Dry edible peas harvested:
95% this week
91% last week
92% last year
88% 5-year average
Alfalfa hay 3rd cutting:
94% this week
91% last week
90% last year
86% 5-year average
Alfalfa hay 4th cutting:
52% this week
37% last week
49% last year
32% 5-year average