OR-crop-weather Oregon Crop Weather Released: May 29, 2012 Week ending: May 27, 2012 OR-CW0912 OREGON CROP WEATHER NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS SERVICE USDA, NASS, Oregon Field Office Phone: 503-326-2131 Released: May 29, 2012 Toll Free: 1-800-338-2157 Week ending: May 27, 2012 Email: nass-or@nass.usda.gov Volume: 09-12 Internet: www.nass.usda.gov/or Weather: Generally it was a wetter, cooler week throughout the State. In contrast to last week, average temperatures were below normal, and precipitation was above normal. All stations, except The Dalles and Bandon, reported lower than normal temperatures. The average temperature across the State was 53 degrees, compared to 58 degrees for the previous week. All 43 stations reported measurable precipitation, in which 23 of those received more than half an inch. A lot of rain was reported in the Willamette Valley, with every weather station reporting well over an inch of rain for the week. Portland saw over an inch of rain in an hour, coming just shy a record. Those in the Klamath Basin woke up to snow on Friday morning. Field Crops: Wheat heading began in earnest in north central Oregon. First cutting of hay was coming along there. Heavy rains in portions of Umatilla County helped field crops. Many producers had 1st cutting hay down that was rained on, or were planning on cutting, and were delayed by the rain. Final spring crops were being planted late into the week. The Klamath Basin woke up to snow on Friday morning. Temperatures in the low 30's at the end of the week caused some crop losses of new seeding hay and grain. Due to warm temperatures in early May, snow melt has been higher than normal resulting in irrigation water concerns. Irrigators may see a shortened irrigation season. Some Jackson County first cuttings of hay put up before the rain. Producers still planting some spring crops, but this week's rain will help with crops already in the soil. Fruits and Nuts Orchards were thinning fruit and vineyards were actively shoot thinning this week. Trap catches of codling moth and Spotted Wing Drosophila were heavy in Douglas County. Rains in the southern Willamette Valley have mavens vigilant for various disease encroachments. Apple crop looked good, other tree fruits still waiting for the June drop. Vegetables: Some rain every day, including heavy showers, prevented field work. Early planted vegetables were growing. Vegetables such as sweet corn, beans and cucumbers have not been seeded due to wet conditions. Further south in Douglas County, field planting of vegetables and irrigation to start them continued at a fast pace. Nurseries and Greenhouses: After a cool, wet spring, warmer temperatures and sunny weekends have increased nursery demand and thus shipping volume. Nursery product is taking center stage in Portland's Pioneer Square with the annual Festival of Flowers. Livestock, Range and Pasture: Cool conditions slowed grass growth but moisture helped sustain favorable conditions. Soil Moisture - Week Ending 05/27/12 ------------------------------------------------------------------ : Very : : : : short : Short : Adequate : Surplus ------------------------------------------------------------------ : Percent : Topsoil : 1 18 73 8 Subsoil : 5 12 79 4 ------------------------------------------------------------------ Crop Progress - Week Ending 05/27/12 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : This : Last : Last : 5 year Crop : week : week : year : average -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Percent : Alfalfa hay, first cutting : 40 5 - - Winter wheat headed : 40 16 23 36 Barley emerged : 95 90 68 89 : Days suitable for fieldwork : 4.1 6.7 4.5 5.5 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Crop Condition - Week Ending 05/27/12 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Very : : : : Crop : poor : Poor : Fair : Good : Excellent ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Percent : Winter wheat : 0 7 17 60 16 Range and pasture : 0 6 28 57 9 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Western Oregon CLACKAMAS: Some rain every day, including heavy showers, prevented field work. Early planted vegetables and row crops were growing. Vegetables such as sweet corn, beans, and cucumbers have not been seeded due to wet conditions. Pastures continued to grow, no haying or mowing due to wet conditions. DOUGLAS: The weather turned quite cool and showery. Temperatures were about 15-20 degrees below normal high temperatures. Crop development slowed down for nearly all crops. Pest control activity continued since showers were very scattered and light. Trap catches of codling moth and Spotted Wing Drosophila were heavy. Field planting of vegetables and irrigation to start them continued at a fast pace. Orchards were thinning fruit and vineyards were actively shoot thinning this week. Some grass hay cutting has begun. Most hay producers are waiting for a dry spell next week to cut and cure. JACKSON: Cooler weather this week. Lots of rain Thursday and Friday, the 25th. Some first cuttings of hay put up before the rain. Producers still planting some spring crops, but this week's rain will help with crops already in the soil. JOSEPHINE: Overnight temperatures 40-48, daytime temperatures 52-77, 0.5 inches of precipitation for the week. Overcast 5 days partly cloudy 2 days. High winds off and on throughout the week. Delightful working weather. Planting continued, ground warm enough for starting seeds. Warm weather crops were starting to take hold and showing strong growth. Beautiful spring, rhododendron, azaleas, iris, pieris, kalmia, clematis, roses, ground covers, were all showing the results of a wet and extended winter. Grapes were doing very well. New growth looks healthy. Livestock were moved around to pastures from winter feed lots. LANE: Lots of rain this week. Powdery mildew, apple and pear scab. Pacific coastal rust in high infections. For Lane County, a lot of infection on Bartlett pears so will doing some testing to see if it is the Pacific coast cedar rust. Garlic was doing very well; it was seeding already, actually right on schedule. Apple crop looked good, other tree fruits still waiting for the June drop. MULTNOMAH: Substantial lodging on west side of Sauvie Island wheat. WASHINGTON: The nursery season went from being cold, wet, and behind in March to incredible in April and May. The weekend warm temperatures have had the West Coast to Rocky Mountain business going strong. The good rains during the week and sunny weekends along with the warmer temperatures have all of container and field crops slightly ahead now of our normal growth pace. Color plant material is outstanding. Eastern Oregon KLAMATH: Warm temperatures during the first part of the week replaced by cool, wet temperatures at the end of the week. The Klamath Basin woke up to snow on Friday morning. Temperatures in the low 30's at the end of the week caused some crop losses of new seeding hay and grain. Due to warm temperatures in early May, snow melt has been higher than normal resulting in irrigation water concerns. Irrigators may see a shortened irrigation season. MALHEUR: North Malheur County week ending of May 27 normal high temperature is 74. Actual high temperatures ranged from 63 to 69. Normal low temperature is 49. Actual low temperatures ranged from 57 to 41. Overall, a cooler than normal week. Precipitation was very variable and scattered. Mostly nuisance showers for the farming areas, but mostly welcome showers for the high country grazing. Irrigating, spraying, and haying were the main activities. SHERMAN: Heading began in earnest early this week. Rain showers on Monday and early Friday slowed field work but encouraged more shop work on combines and trucks in preparation for harvest. Two big tours in mid-week drew over 100 to learn about important local issues. Small pockets of stripe rust but no immediate spray plans unless cooler temperatures cause it to explode. That may be more directed by variety choice than a general recommendation. UMATILLA: Heavy rain in portions of the County early in the week helped those with wheat, corn, and other growing crops. Many producers had first cutting hay down that was rained on, or were planning on cutting, and were delayed by the rain. Final spring crops were being planted late into the week. WALLOWA: Good moisture through the week but producers need warmer temperatures too! WASCO: Cooler, windy weather predominated the week. This made spraying of summer fallow very difficult to finish. Wheat in the north end of the County was heading and looking good. First cutting hay was coming along. Weather data for selected stations in Oregon, Week ending: May 27, 2012 (as of 11:00 am) 1/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ : : Growing : Last week precip. 4/ : Season cum. precipitation 5/ : Air temperature 2/ : degree days 3/ :-------------------------------------------------------------- Station :-------------------------------:-----------------: Total : : : Total : : Pct. : : Low : High : Avg. :DFN 6/ : Total :DFN 6/ : inches :DFN 6/ :Days 7/: inches :DFN 6/ : normal :Days 7/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ COASTAL AREAS : Astoria : 41 62 53 -2 25 -1 2.18 1.55 4 66.20 4.95 108 162 Bandon 8/ : 46 60 53 +0 25 +3 0.82 0.27 6 60.89 5.07 109 158 Crescent City : 44 58 53 -2 22 -8 0.73 0.15 5 56.18 -6.13 90 113 Florence : 45 60 52 -4 14 -16 2.18 1.40 6 67.92 -3.64 95 149 North Bend : 46 61 54 -2 30 -1 0.55 -0.01 4 36.69 -23.37 61 116 Tillamook : 41 64 54 +2 34 +13 2.25 1.31 4 57.80 -23.88 71 163 WILLAMETTE : VALLEY : Aurora 8/ : 46 73 56 -2 42 -5 2.07 1.58 6 41.43 3.86 110 166 Corvallis : 47 71 55 -2 39 -5 1.31 0.89 5 43.94 4.02 110 160 Detroit Lake 8/ : 41 67 51 -2 20 -3 2.73 2.03 5 92.15 29.26 147 153 Eugene : 45 71 55 -4 37 -15 1.82 1.37 5 39.77 -6.40 86 127 Hillsboro : 45 72 56 -2 42 -5 1.20 0.85 6 29.15 -5.26 85 140 McMinnville : 43 73 56 -2 45 -6 1.46 1.07 6 38.23 -2.54 94 146 Portland : 49 72 58 -2 55 -6 2.15 1.73 7 35.89 2.97 109 143 Salem : 46 72 56 -2 41 -4 1.38 0.96 5 42.62 6.30 117 137 SW VALLEYS : Grants Pass : 45 86 59 -3 65 -11 0.15 -0.07 3 26.26 -3.43 88 112 Medford : 43 73 57 -4 53 -18 0.95 0.74 5 15.17 -2.23 87 88 Roseburg : 46 72 57 -3 48 -12 0.41 0.13 5 27.88 -2.84 91 120 NORTH CENTRAL : Condon : 38 71 52 -2 20 -10 1.30 1.02 4 11.44 -0.30 97 84 Echo 8/ : 39 77 58 -4 59 -21 0.30 0.16 3 6.52 -1.31 83 80 Heppner : 37 75 55 -4 36 -17 0.83 0.55 4 9.75 -2.08 82 74 Hermiston : 39 78 59 -3 67 -13 0.41 0.27 3 6.91 -0.92 88 70 Madras 8/ : 34 69 52 -6 21 -23 0.48 0.27 3 6.51 -2.06 76 75 Moro : 36 67 53 -3 24 -15 0.29 0.12 3 9.02 -0.67 93 75 Parkdale 8/ : 39 70 53 -5 25 -27 0.54 0.33 5 44.36 15.15 152 141 Pendleton : 38 75 57 -4 47 -23 0.18 -0.03 4 10.13 -0.28 97 76 Prairie City 8/ : 34 69 52 -6 21 -23 0.48 0.27 3 6.51 -2.06 76 75 The Dalles : 47 77 60 +5 75 +30 0.56 0.36 3 11.74 0.68 106 87 SOUTH CENTRAL : Agency Lake 8/ : 34 64 48 -4 7 -13 0.26 0.01 4 12.66 -1.52 89 77 Bend : 32 76 49 -4 9 -14 0.68 0.47 2 8.43 -1.25 87 37 Burns : 32 72 49 -5 11 -14 0.24 -0.02 3 8.18 0.20 103 66 Christmas Valley 8/ : 31 70 47 -9 9 -30 0.56 0.33 3 5.09 -5.06 50 68 Klamath Falls : 30 70 48 -7 12 -25 0.35 0.14 3 6.40 -5.36 54 65 Klamath Falls 8/ : 30 69 48 -8 11 -26 0.34 0.13 3 7.93 -3.83 67 83 Lakeview 8/ : 28 71 46 -8 10 -19 0.45 0.10 2 7.31 -6.11 54 81 Lorella 8/ : 29 77 49 -8 15 -22 0.28 0.07 3 7.89 -3.87 67 76 Redmond : 31 68 50 -4 14 -14 1.04 0.84 4 7.18 0.43 106 53 Worden 8/ : 32 68 48 -8 10 -27 0.19 -0.02 3 6.89 -4.87 59 67 NORTHEAST : Baker City : 33 74 51 -5 20 -14 0.35 0.02 6 5.77 -2.05 74 68 Joseph : 35 73 48 -2 16 +5 0.92 0.43 6 10.82 -10.12 52 104 La Grande : 39 70 53 -4 28 -17 0.05 -0.30 1 10.42 -3.90 73 87 Imbler 8/ : 39 67 52 -4 21 -16 0.42 0.00 3 14.26 -6.05 70 98 SOUTHEAST : Ontario : 43 86 59 -4 65 -21 0.05 -0.16 2 7.49 -0.74 91 61 Rome : 32 86 53 -6 33 -22 0.27 0.05 3 5.42 -0.90 86 51 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1/ Summary based on NWS data. Copyright 2012: AWIS, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 2/ Air temperature in degrees Fahrenheit. 3/ Growing degree days base-50 degrees Fahrenheit. 4/ Precipitation (rain or melted snow/ice) in inches. 5/ Season cumulative precipitation starts September 1, 2011. 6/ DFN=Departure from normal (using 1961-1990 normal period). 7/ Precipitation days = Days with precipitation of 0.01 inch or more. 8/ Agri-Met weather stations.