Crop progress report 09/22: Cool fall weather arrived in Washington

From the National Agricultural Statistics Service There were 7 days suitable for fieldwork in Washington, up from 6.7 days the previous week. Washington did not see much rain statewide. Western Washington had temperatures cooler than normal. Yakima County had dry conditions with no precipitation. Apple harvest continued with mid-season varieties filling up the packing house. Farmer’s markets sold a variety of local produce. Hop harvest was also underway. In northeast Washington, the weather was cool and dry. Fall seeded crops emerged. East central Washington had a busy harvest and field tillage week. The weather was cooler, with heavy dew in the mornings. There was no precipitation, with a mild breeze during the week. Southeast Washington similarly had cooler temperatures than normal.

Washington crop progress:

Winter wheat planted: 54% this week 43% last week 49% last year 52% 5-year average Winter wheat emerged: 22% this week 9% last week 17% last year 16% 5-year average Alfalfa hay 3rd cutting: 96% this week 94% last week 94% last year 92% 5-year average Alfalfa hay 4th cutting: 66% this week 52% last week 65% last year 47% 5-year average