Crop progress report 06/30: Windy weather in Washington

From the National Agricultural Statistics Service There were 6.7 days suitable for fieldwork in Washington, up from 6.3 days the previous week. Western Washington saw cooler temperatures and some rain during the week. Strawberry harvest was ending as the raspberry harvest was gearing up. Central Washington had a lot of wind last week. The ground was drying out, with minimal subsoil moisture. In Yakima County, numerous brushfires were being fought throughout the nonirrigated areas of the county. Cherry harvest continued, while fruit thinning activities were noted in peaches and apples. Most hop bines were nearing the top of trellises. Mint fields and timothy hay were harvested over the past week. East central Washington had warm and dry conditions, which helped crops throughout the week. Moisture was adequate, but the spring crops could use more. In southeast Washington, it was mostly dry.

Washington crop condition

Winter wheat: 8% very poor 14% poor 30% fair 45% good 3% excellent Spring wheat: 2% very poor 8% poor 35% fair 43% good 12% excellent Barley: 2% very poor 6% poor 39% fair 48% good 5% excellent Dry edible peas: 0% very poor 6% poor 9% fair 77% good 8% excellent

Washington crop progress:

Spring wheat headed: 71% this week 46% last week 83% last year 76% 5-year average Barley headed: 72% this week 44% last week 79% last year 77% 5-year average Dry edible peas harvested: 1% this week NA last week NA last year NA 5-year average Alfalfa hay 1st cutting: 95% this week 78% last week 93% last year NA 5-year average Alfalfa hay 2nd cutting: 25% this week 4% last week 21% last year 22% 5-year average