Crop progress report 10/13: Dry conditions continued in Washington

There were 7 days suitable for fieldwork in Washington, up from 6.9 days the previous week. In southwest Washington, little precipitation was received. Yakima County continued to experience dry weather. In northeast Washington, producers brought their cattle home, and fall planting was underway. East central Washington had dry weather. Winter wheat seeding was mostly complete.

Washington crop condition:

Winter wheat: 5% very poor 9% poor 33% fair 8% excellent

Washington crop progress:

Winter wheat planted: 93% this week 81% last week 84% last year 84% 5-year average Winter wheat emerged: 63% this week 51% last week 58% last year 54% 5-year average Alfalfa hay 4th cutting: 88% this week 82% last week 85% last year 78% 5-year average