Crop progress report 05/25: Cool temps, precipitation across Washington

According to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, there were 6.3 days suitable for fieldwork in Washington. Temperatures were cool across the state with some precipitation received almost statewide. 

Washington crop condition

Winter wheat: 3% very poor 5% poor 15% fair 67% good 10% excellent Spring wheat: 2% very poor 4% poor 34% fair 56% good 4% excellent Barley: 1% very poor 1% poor 30% fair 66% good 2% excellent Winter canola: 4% very poor 27% poor 27% fair 27% good 15% excellent Spring canola: 2% very poor 5% poor 30% fair 61% good 2% excellent Dry edible peas: 0% very poor 1% poor 30% fair 69% good 0% excellent

Washington crop progress:

Winter wheat headed: 48% this week 21% last week 44% last year 30% 5-year average Spring wheat emerged: 97% this week 89% last week 97% last year 87% 5-year average Barley emerged: 93% this week 76% last week 94% last year 82% 5-year average Spring canola emerged: 93% this week 71% last week NA last year NA 5-year average Dry edible peas emerged: 80% this week 62% last week 82% last year 78% 5-year average Alfalfa hay 1st cutting: 30% this week 17% last week 26% last year 30% 5-year average