Crop progress report 07/21: Sun was out in Washington

From the National Agricultural Statistics Service There were 7 days suitable for fieldwork in Washington, up from 6.9 days the previous week. Western Washington had dry conditions with very little precipitation. In Clark County, and a few other counties around the district, the first cutting of hay neared completion. Northeast Washington also saw hot temperatures which affected dryland crops. Cattle were still doing well on pasture, although some pastures were struggling due to lack of precipitation. East central Washington had excessive heat during the week, as well as many weather events including a dust storm, dry lightning, and hail. Winter wheat harvest was underway. Southeast Washington saw hot and dry weather conditions.

Washington crop condition

Winter wheat: 8% very poor 12% poor 32% fair 41% good 7% excellent Spring wheat: 7% very poor 13% poor 39% fair 38% good 3% excellent Barley: 5% very poor 10% poor 39% fair 44% good 2% excellent Dry edible peas: 0% very poor 8% poor 17% fair 71% good 4% excellent

Washington crop progress:

Winter wheat harvested: 10% this week 5% last week 16% last year 16% 5-year average Spring wheat harvested: 1% this week 0% last week 3% last year 2% 5-year average Barley harvested: 1% this week NA last week 4% last year 3% 5-year average Dry edible peas harvested: 10% this week 4% last week 6% last year 12% 5-year average Alfalfa hay 2nd cutting: 69% this week 61% last week 62% last year 69% 5-year average Alfalfa hay 3rd cutting: 5% this week 0% last week 8% last year NA 5-year average