WAWG
From the National Agricultural Statistics Service
There were 7 days suitable for fieldwork in Washington, up from 6.7 days the previous week. Washington did not see much rain statewide.
Western Washington had temperatures cooler than normal.
Yakima County had dry conditions with no precipitation. Apple harvest continued with mid-season varieties filling up the packing house. Farmer’s markets sold a variety of local produce. Hop harvest was also underway.
In northeast Washington, the weather was cool and dry. Fall seeded crops emerged. East central Washington had a busy harvest and field tillage week. The weather was cooler, with heavy dew in the mornings. There was no precipitation, with a mild breeze during the week.
Southeast Washington similarly had cooler temperatures than normal.
Washington crop progress:
Winter wheat planted:
54% this week
43% last week
49% last year
52% 5-year average
Winter wheat emerged:
22% this week
9% last week
17% last year
16% 5-year average
Alfalfa hay 3rd cutting:
96% this week
94% last week
94% last year
92% 5-year average
Alfalfa hay 4th cutting:
66% this week
52% last week
65% last year
47% 5-year average