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Wheat at the farm of Nicole Berg in Washington s Horse Heaven Hills shows signs of a drought so far in 2021, with a damaged curled head. Credit: Anna King / NW News Network Somber harvest : Crops may fail, cattle sold as the NW descends into drought By
Nicole Berg wades into her stunted wheat field. Itâs so short and sparse, she doesnât think the combine can even reach the wheat without eating rocks.
âCombines donât like dirt and rocks,â Berg says. âThey get indigestion.â
Berg is a dryland wheat farmer in the sweeping Horse Heaven Hills of south-eastern Washington. She shows off one head of half-turned golden wheat amid a sea of them. Besides being too short, the plantâs kernels didnât fill out properly.
State issues drought advisory for most of Washington, including Clark County By Associated Press
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SPOKANE The state Department of Ecology on Thursday issued a drought advisory for most of Washington, including all areas east of the Cascade Range, portions of southwest Washington and the Washington coast.
March through April was the fourth driest such period for Washington since 1895, the agency said.
That raised concerns for farmers and ranchers in eastern Washington. Early observations of crop stress and expectations for reduced yields are being reported, said Water Resources Planner Jeff Marti.
Marti warned against getting too optimistic after recent rain in the Spokane area.