crop progress

From the National Agricultural Statistics Service There were 5.6 days suitable for fieldwork in Washington, up from 5.3 days the previous week. Western Washington producers received rain that hindered fieldwork and planting. Early strawberries were affected by the weather conditions. Central Washington received some precipitation. Spring-seeded crops were up and…

From the National Agricultural Statistics Service There were 5.3 days suitable for fieldwork in Washington, down from 5.5 days the previous week. In western Washington, the weather was mild, and there was little rain. Central Washington had high winds that prevented any spraying from being completed. In Yakima County, there…

From the National Agricultural Statistics Service There were 5.5 days suitable for fieldwork in Washington, down from 6 days the previous week. In western Washington, the weather began to warm up and was ideal for planting. Producers were busy getting their new grass and corn plantings in. Central Washington had…

From the National Agricultural Statistics Service There were 6 days suitable for fieldwork in Washington, down from 6.7 days the previous week. Western Washington received excess moisture over the past week. Central Washington had cool temperatures for this time of the year, which slowed pasture growth. In northeast Washington, mornings…

From the National Agricultural Statistics Service There were 6.7 days suitable for fieldwork in Washington, down from 7 days the previous week. Areas of western Washington saw rain that helped improve the soil profile. Central Washington had continued cool, dry weather. In Douglas County, intermittent rain showers provided moisture but…

From the National Agricultural Statistics Service There were 7 days suitable for fieldwork in Washington, up from 6.7 days the previous week. Some areas of western Washington experienced dry conditions. Central Washington experienced high winds that dried out the topsoil and caused grasses to start heading out. In Yakima County,…

From the National Agricultural Statistics Service There were 6.7 days suitable for fieldwork in Washington, up from 5.1 days suitable the previous week. Western Washington saw a little precipitation. Crops were progressing a bit ahead of schedule. In Whatcom County, blueberries were budding, and raspberries were filling out. Fieldwork started,…

From the National Agricultural Statistics Service There were 5.1 days suitable for fieldwork in Washington, down from 5.8 days last week. Western Washington saw a little precipitation. Crops were coming along a bit ahead of schedule. Pasture conditions were normal for this time of year, but there were few animals…

By the National Agricultural Statistics Service There were 5.8 days suitable for fieldwork in Washington. Western Washington saw warmer weather, leading to raspberry plants leafing out. Field work was completed between rain showers. Central Washington saw typical weather for March, with grass starting to grow, but the fields were too…

From the National Agricultural Statistics Service Western Washington saw an earlier spring than usual, with blossoms emerging earlier. After a cold snap, blossoms bounced back, and pollinators were out, but many brassicas were killed due to the cold. Fields were still wet, although a few farmers tilled some ground last…