Crop progress report 10/31: Winter wheat planting wrapped up in Washington

From NASS There were 4.5 days suitable for fieldwork, down from 5.8 the previous week. Statewide temperatures for the week ending Oct. 31, were below normal. In San Juan County, cooler temperatures were reported with some rainfall throughout the area. An atmospheric front pushed the area into the rainy, fall season. Wind events destroyed some trees. In Chelan County, heavy rainfall helped ease drought conditions. In Yakima County, many areas received significant amounts of rainfall. Apple harvest was complete with a few late-maturing apples in packinghouses. Field corn harvest continued throughout the area. Vegetable fields were tilled and ready for winter. Irrigation lines were coiled up and removed from hop fields. Whitman County received scattered rains throughout the week. Most crops had emerged, and soil moisture increased.

Washington crop condition

Winter wheat: 2% very poor 22% poor 43% fair 32% good 1% excellent

Washington crop progress:

Winter wheat emerged: 75% this week 68% last week 77% last year 75% 5-year average Alfalfa hay 4th cutting: 92% this week 86% last week 91% last year 91% 5-year average