Crop progress report 09/26: Favorable Weather for Farming Throughout Washington 

From NASS There were 6.6 days suitable for field work, up from 6.1 the previous week. Statewide temperatures for the week were above normal. In San Juan County, cooler nights were reported with some rainfall throughout the week. Corn and potato harvests were in full swing. Seed crop harvest was near completion. In Jefferson County, many areas received enough rain to help ground moisture for potato harvest. Corn harvest reported good maturity and quality. In Yakima County, there was much needed rainfall throughout the area. Field crews were harvesting summer squash, melons, tomatoes and peppers. Apple harvest continued, and field crews brought in later apple varieties. Hop harvest was nearing completion. In Whitman County, dry conditions remained throughout the area and kept farmers from seeding.

Washington crop progress:

Winter wheat planted: 67% this week 58% last week 58% last year 60% 5-year average Winter wheat emerged: 26% this week 16% last week 30% last year 26% 5-year average Dry edible peas harvested: 94% this week 91% last week 94% last year 96% 5-year average Alfalfa hay 3rd cutting: 95% this week 90% last week 93% last year 97% 5-year average Alfalfa hay 4th cutting: 42% this week 35% last week 57% last year 69% 5-year average