Crop progress report 06/05: Cool, wet conditions remained throughout Washington

From NASS There were 5.2 days suitable for fieldwork in Washington, unchanged from the previous week. Statewide temperatures were below normal. In Clark County, producers were cutting hay. Pasture and wheat conditions looked good. In Snohomish County, conditions remained wet and cool with little fieldwork. Many fields had not tilled yet, and standing water was still present. Corn was planted in less-than-ideal conditions. Some fields needed grass cutting, but conditions were too wet. Some farmers tried to plant alternative crops with shorter growing periods due to the delays in planting. Feed was in short supply, and dairymen tried to get something planted regardless of maturity at harvest. In Yakima County, orchard fruit set was highly variable throughout the area. Some apple orchards received a low set, while some orchards showed a robust set. Poorly pollinated fruit continued to fall during June drop in orchards with light fruit set. Apricot crops were starting to color up nicely with half-dollar sized fruit. Early cherry varieties were showing straw color. Grape canopies were filling in with some grape clusters starting to form. Asparagus harvest continued with some fields being completed. In Adams County, spring wheat and barley were in good condition. A large majority of winter wheat was heading throughout the area.

Washington crop condition

Winter wheat: 1% very poor 2% poor 26% fair 61% good 10% excellent Spring wheat: 0% very poor 2% poor 10% fair 80% good 8% excellent Barley: 0% very poor 1% poor 14% fair 77% good 8% excellent Dry edible peas: 0% very poor 0-% poor 22% fair 73% good 5% excellent

Washington crop progress:

Spring wheat emerged: 89% this week 79% last week 97% last year 92% 5-year average Spring wheat headed: NA this week NA last week NA last year 5% 5-year average Winter wheat headed: 16% this week 11% last week 66% last year 65% 5-year average Barley emerged: 90% this week 79% last week 96% last year 86% 5-year average Barley headed: NA this week NA last week NA last year 4% 5-year average Dry edible peas planted: 97% this week 94% last week 99% last year NA 5-year average Dry edible peas emerged: 85% this week 79% last week 80% last year NA 5-year average Alfalfa hay 1st cutting: 30% this week 20% last week 68% last year 67% 5-year average