Crop progress report 06/13: Scattered Rain Showers Throughout Washington

From NASS There were 7 days suitable for field work, unchanged from the previous week. Statewide temperatures for the week ending June 13 were below normal. In San Juan County, there was much needed rain, but fields looked good. Livestock was on pasture, while some pastures showed signs of water stress. Early haylage harvest was done. In Snohomish County, rain helped revive pastures and field corn. Blackberries bloomed, blueberries were sizing up, and strawberry picking began. In Klickitat County, another dry week with cooler temperatures helped conserve moisture. In Yakima County, apricots and cherries were sizing up. Apple fruit thinning activities were noted in high value varieties. In Spokane and Lincoln counties, scattered rain showers and moderate temperatures helped hold crop and pasture conditions steady. The amount of rainfall received was not significant enough to alleviate precipitation deficits.

Washington crop condition

Winter wheat: 7% very poor 27% poor 47% fair 19% good 0% excellent Spring wheat: 16% very poor 46% poor 26% fair 12% good 0% excellent Barley: 9% very poor 41% poor 46% fair 4% good 0% excellent Oats: 2% very poor 4% poor 5% fair 89% good 0% excellent Dry edible peas: 1% very poor 35% poor 27% fair 36% good 1% excellent

Washington crop progress:

Spring wheat headed: 23% this week NA last week 26% last year 29% 5-year average Winter wheat headed: 93% this week 69% last week 86% last year 87% 5-year average Barley headed: 38% this week NA last week 41% last year 23% 5-year average Oats emerged: 95% this week 78% last week 79% last year 76% 5-year average Oats headed: 26% this week NA last week 26% last year 10% 5-year average Dry edible peas emerged: 95% this week 81% last week NA last year NA 5-year average Alfalfa hay 1st cutting: 90% this week 72% last week 76% last year 83% 5-year average