Crop progress report 09/05: Dry conditions remained with cooler temps throughout Washington

From NASS There were 7 days suitable for field work, unchanged from the previous week. Statewide temperatures for the week ending Sept. 5 were below normal. In San Juan County, there was no change in livestock management. Irrigated orchards showed ripened fruit. Pastures turned from green to a brown crisp due to no rainfall. In Yakima County, there was another week of pleasant temperatures. Shifting winds hindered containment of the Schneider Springs fire that enveloped 86,000 acres of forestland. Early to mid-season varieties of apples were harvested. Hop harvest was running at full force. In Whitman County, harvest of legumes was not complete yet. Grain harvest was complete, and conditions remained dry throughout the area.

Washington crop progress:

Winter wheat planted: 36% this week 18% last week 30% last year 18% 5-year average Oats harvested: 95% this week 93% last week 62% last year 74% 5-year average Dry edible peas harvested: 86% this week 73% last week 82% last year 87% 5-year average Alfalfa hay 3rd cutting: 80% this week 76% last week 78% last year 85% 5-year average Alfalfa hay 4th cutting: 25% this week 21% last week 9% last year 32% 5-year average