July 6, 2022
Crop progress report 07/03: Temperatures up throughout Washington
From NASS
There were 6.5 days suitable for fieldwork in Washington, down from 6.7 days the previous week. Statewide temperatures
were mostly above normal. In Clark County, the first cutting of alfalfa hay neared completion. Winter wheat was headed and looked good, while spring wheat had not headed yet. In Snohomish County, more field corn was planted. Organic producers had difficulties maintaining weeds due to wet weather. Organic grass turned a rust color due to the ongoing wet, cool conditions. Berry harvest lagged behind normal. In Whatcom County, strawberry harvest wound down while growers prepared for raspberry harvest to begin. In Yakima County, some cherry producers mowed orchards and placed out bins. Defense measures were utilized to scare birds away from fruit. Apricots colored up nicely along with peaches and nectarines. Around 70 percent of the hop crop reached the top of their trellises. Sweet corn showed tassels, and an early harvest of summer squashes was noted. Wheat heads were drying and browning in spring wheat fields. In Chelan and Douglas counties, heavy rain from thunderstorms prevailed across parts of the counties. Pastures were green and in the growth stage long past normal. Aside from the rain, wheat looked good. Some hail from the storm left possible damage on apples and pears as they were still growing and were susceptible to bruising.
were mostly above normal. In Clark County, the first cutting of alfalfa hay neared completion. Winter wheat was headed and looked good, while spring wheat had not headed yet. In Snohomish County, more field corn was planted. Organic producers had difficulties maintaining weeds due to wet weather. Organic grass turned a rust color due to the ongoing wet, cool conditions. Berry harvest lagged behind normal. In Whatcom County, strawberry harvest wound down while growers prepared for raspberry harvest to begin. In Yakima County, some cherry producers mowed orchards and placed out bins. Defense measures were utilized to scare birds away from fruit. Apricots colored up nicely along with peaches and nectarines. Around 70 percent of the hop crop reached the top of their trellises. Sweet corn showed tassels, and an early harvest of summer squashes was noted. Wheat heads were drying and browning in spring wheat fields. In Chelan and Douglas counties, heavy rain from thunderstorms prevailed across parts of the counties. Pastures were green and in the growth stage long past normal. Aside from the rain, wheat looked good. Some hail from the storm left possible damage on apples and pears as they were still growing and were susceptible to bruising.
Washington crop condition
Winter wheat: 0% very poor 3% poor 27% fair 57% good 13% excellent Spring wheat: 0% very poor 1% poor 5% fair 83% good 11% excellent Barley: 0% very poor 0% poor 3% fair 87% good 10% excellent Dry edible peas: 0% very poor 0% poor 6% fair 85% good 9% excellentWashington crop progress:
Spring wheat headed: 57% this week 36% last week 97% last year 87% 5-year average Winter wheat headed: 97% this week 87% last week 100% last year 100% 5-year average Winter wheat harvested: 0% this week 0% last week 0% last year 1% 5-year average Barley headed: 67% this week 45% last week 95% last year 82% 5-year average Alfalfa hay 1st cutting: 91% this week 81% last week NA last year NA 5-year average Alfalfa hay 2nd cutting: 15% this week 5% last week 28% last year 36% 5-year averageSubscribe to Updates
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