Crop progress report 4/10: Winter weather returned to Washington

From NASS There were 5.4 days suitable for fieldwork, down from 6.0 the previous week. Statewide temperatures were below normal. In San Juan County, pastures on higher ground started to grow. Fruit trees were budding out, early pears were blooming, and cane berries were popping out leaves. Early CSA crops were being planted in open-cultivation sites and high-tunnels. In Chelan County, some snow was received, but the area remained in drought conditions. In Yakima County, cherries, nectarines, peaches and plums were all in post bloom. Apples and most pears in the lower Yakima Valley entered early to mid-stages of bloom. Vegetable producers continued to till and prepared the fields for planting. In Asotin County, gusty winds and snow showers slowed spring seeding. Freezing temperatures throughout the area damaged winter wheat.

Washington crop condition

Winter wheat: 3% very poor 10% poor 31% fair 52% good 4% excellent

Washington crop progress:

Spring wheat planted: 32% this week 27% last week 45% last year 31% 5-year average Spring wheat emerged: 11% this week 4% last week NA last year 3% 5-year average Barley planted: 24% this week 21% last week 35% last year 21% 5-year average Dry edible peas planted: 34% this week 25% last week 7% last year 10% 5-year average