WAWG
From NASS
There were 6.9 days suitable for fieldwork in Washington, unchanged from the previous week.
Western Washington continued to experience hot and dry conditions. Most first cutting alfalfa hay was complete and second cutting was underway. Corn emerged, and farmers reported that grass crops were growing slower than usual due to the dry conditions.
In central Washington, soil dried out, and crops started to look stressed due to the heat and dry conditions. Winter wheat changed color. In Yakima County, there were scattered lightning storms early in the week with several wildfires, including a larger fire in the Roza Creek area. Raspberries, zucchini, apricots, and some blueberries were harvested.
Northeast Washington also saw more hot and dry weather. Most pasture fields and crops still looked good.
Southeast Washington received warmer weather and some precipitation.
Washington crop condition
Winter wheat:
2% very poor
12% poor
35% fair
46% good
5% excellent
Spring wheat:
1% very poor
18% poor
33% fair
43% good
5% excellent
Barley:
1% very poor
9% poor
36% fair
53% good
1% excellent
Dry edible peas:
0% very poor
6% poor
38% fair
53% good
3% excellent
Washington crop progress:
Spring wheat headed:
90% this week
64% last week
54% last year
80% 5-year average
Barley headed:
86% this week
63% last week
64% last year
80% 5-year average
Alfalfa hay 1st cutting:
96% this week
85% last week
90% last year
NA 5-year average
Alfalfa hay 2nd cutting:
24% this week
12% last week
14% last year
30% 5-year average