Crop progress report 11/03: Rainfall in Washington

There were 5.2 days suitable for fieldwork in Washington, down from 6.1 days the previous week.

Northwest Washington received a good amount of rainfall. In Cowlitz County, rain was received, and pasture conditions were still holding.

In central Washington, the rainfall was long overdue. Temperatures were mostly average for this time of year, and livestock were still in pastures but being supplemented.

Northeast Washington received precipitation that should help fall-seeded crops get started, and most fall planting was wrapped up.

East central and southeast Washington also received some moisture last week.

Washington crop condition:

Winter wheat:
7% very poor
14% poor
29% fair
41% good
9% excellent

Washington crop progress:

Winter wheat emerged:
95% this week
89% last week
85% last year
82% 5-year average