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Planted winter wheat acres are up 2 percent according to the United States Department of Agriculture. Idaho growers seeded 760,000 acres of winter wheat for the 2025 crop, unchanged from 2024, but 1 percent above the 2023 crop. Oregon farmers planted 750,000 acres, up 1 percent from the 2024 crop and up 1 percent from 2023. Washington winter wheat growers seeded an estimated 1.85 million acres of winter wheat for harvest in 2025. This is up 3 percent from the area seeded in...
According to the USDA, there were 4.1 days suitable for fieldwork in Oregon, down from 5.5 days the previous week. Columbia, Multnomah, and Washington Counties saw a continuance of the rain cycle, which hampered some grain and grass seed field activities such as weed and slug management. The constant rain also slowed some horticulture crop work. In addition to rain, Clatsop and Tillamook Counties had near freezing nighttime temperatures. Field activities were hampered by...
According to the USDA Crop Progress and Condition Report, there were 4.9 days suitable for fieldwork in Oregon, down from 6.3 days the previous week. Agronomic crops in Columbia, Multnomah, and Washington Counties were supported by adequate rainfall as horticulture crops rolled into winter dormancy. Clatsop and Tillamook Counties reported constant rain throughout the week, and cool autumn conditions. Field activities consisted of fertilizer and manure applications, and most...
According to the USDA, there were 6.7 days suitable for fieldwork in Oregon, down from 6.8 days from the previous week. Columbia, Multnomah, and Washington Counties welcomed small, scattered showers as many growers held off on fall plantings and lacked consistent soil moisture. Nursery crops, vegetables, and fruits continued to thrive with adequate irrigation. Clatsop and Tillamook Counties experienced colder evenings and mornings which gave way to daytime warmth. Corn was...
According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Northwest Regional Field Office, there were 6.6 days suitable for fieldwork in Oregon, unchanged from the previous week. Fall preparations continued for agronomic crops. Corn was largely yet to be harvested, and irrigation took place with intentions to fertigate. Gilliam, Hood River, Wasco, and Wheeler Counties continued with fall seeding, which started early due to recent rain, while mountain areas still needed...
