Crop progress report 08/07: Dry conditions in Washington

From NASS There were 7 days suitable for fieldwork in Washington, unchanged from the previous week. Statewide temperatures were normal. Western Washington experienced precipitation throughout the week. In Snohomish County, farmers started the fourth cutting of grass silage. Blueberries began to appear. In central Washington, weather conditions were very dry with no rain. In Okanogan County, grasshoppers made their presence known. Due to heat and wind, cherries experienced some damage. Apples were moving along well with the season. In Klickitat County, temperatures were cooler. The first cutting of hay was sitting in stacks and was in the process of getting moved. The second cutting was nearly complete, with some hay already baled. The southeast region of the county started to wrap up wheat harvest. In northeast Washington, temperatures cooled down by midweek, and wind picked up. In east central Washington, there was no precipitation. In Adams County, harvest progressed quickly due to the hot, dry conditions. In Douglas County, wheat harvest was in full swing.

Washington crop condition

Winter wheat: 1% very poor 2% poor 21% fair 56% good 20% excellent Spring wheat: 0% very poor 0% poor 3% fair 85% good 12% excellent Barley: 0% very poor 0% poor 11% fair 79% good 10% excellent Dry edible peas: 0% very poor 0% poor 10% fair 75% good 15% excellent

Washington crop progress:

Spring wheat harvested: 6% this week 1% last week 55% last year 25% 5-year average Winter wheat harvested: 27% this week 10% last week 83% last year 57% 5-year average Barley harvested: 15% this week 2% last week 59% last year 26% 5-year average Dry edible peas harvested: 30% this week 23% last week 58% last year 55% 5-year average Alfalfa hay 2nd cutting: 81% this week 71% last week 100% last year 96% 5-year average Alfalfa hay 3rd cutting: 10% this week 8% last week 33% last year 43% 5-year average