Northwest Crops In Good Shape To Wrap Up May

As we transition into June, many of the crops across the Northwest appear to be in good shape.  Wheat conditions across the Northwest continue to look good.

According to NASS, 11% of Winter Wheat  in Oregon is considered very-poor to poor with the remaining rated Fair to Excellent.  In Washington, 2% of the winter wheat crop is considered poor, with the remaining 98% fair or higher.  Spring wheat figures show similar results in both states.

Looking at Potatoes, in Oregon, 64% of the crop is considered Good to Excellent, and none of the Oregon crop is labeled as very-poor to poor.  In Washington, 15% of the potato crop is very-poor to poor, and none of the crop is considered excellent.

Looking at onions, 8% of Oregon’s crop is considered poor, with the remaining Fair to Excellent.  Meanwhile, 11% of Washington’s onion crop is considered poor, with the remaining Fair to Excellent.

For additional numbers, visit NW Crop Numbers.

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