From the National Agricultural Statistics Service
There were 7 days suitable for fieldwork in Washington, up from 6.9 days the previous week. In southwest Washington, little precipitation was received. Yakima County continued to experience dry weather. In northeast Washington, producers brought their cattle home, and fall planting was underway. East central Washington had dry weather. Winter wheat seeding was mostly complete.
Washington crop condition:
Winter wheat:
5% very poor
9% poor
33% fair
8% excellent
Washington crop progress:
Winter wheat planted:
93% this week
81% last week
84% last year
84% 5-year average
Winter wheat emerged:
63% this week
51% last week
58% last year
54% 5-year average
Alfalfa hay 4th cutting:
88% this week
82% last week
85% last year
78% 5-year average