Crop progress report 04/29: More crops in the ground in Washington

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 interfered with weed spraying. In Yakima County, a few varieties of apples were in petal fall, but most varieties were in post bloom. Grapes showed good vine growth, and cherries were developing fruit. Asparagus harvest started early this season but was still going strong. Vegetable crops were planted through black plastic. In northeast Washington, a heavy frost hurt alfalfa, but nothing was killed. Pend Oreille and Spokane counties received moisture. Some ranchers were turning out livestock, and planting was well underway.

Washington crop condition

Winter wheat: 4% very poor 8% poor 32% fair 52% good 4% excellent

Washington crop progress:

Spring wheat planted: 76% this week 60% last week 67% last year 73% 5-year average Spring wheat emerged: 38% this week 18% last week 30% last year 38% 5-year average Winter wheat headed: 0% this week 0% last week 0% last year 1% 5-year average Barley planted: 70% this week 52% last week 47% last year 62% 5-year average Barley emerged: 24% this week 4% last week 10% last year 25% 5-year average Dry edible peas planted: 42% this week 22% last week 22% last year 49% 5-year average Dry edible peas emerged: 9% this week 1% last week 3% last year NA 5-year average