Cranberries - Release

Cranberries
Washington, D.C.

Released August 18, 2009, by the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), Agricultural Statistics Board, U.S. Department of
Agriculture. For information on Cranberries call Mike Jacobsen at (202) 720-9085, office hours 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET.

2009 Cranberry Production Down 10 Percent
The forecast for the 2009 cranberry crop is 7.09 million barrels, down 10 percent from 2008. Even though
production is forecasted to decrease, if realized, this will be the second largest production on record. Production
forecasts are down in Massachusetts and Wisconsin but up in New Jersey, Oregon, and Washington.
Production in Wisconsin is forecast at 4.00 million barrels, down 11 percent from 2008. If realized, this will be
the second largest production level on record for Wisconsin. Most of the bogs are recovering from last year's
record production. In addition, a late spring and cool summer temperatures decreased berry size. Minimal frost
and hail damage were reported. Bloom and pollination varied throughout the growing regions.
The Massachusetts cranberry forecast is 1.90 million barrels, down 20 percent from 2008. Cooler temperatures
and above average rainfall during the growing season reduced pollination, which had a negative impact on yields.
Frosts in the late spring months damaged some of the bogs. Winter sanding on many of the bogs also contributed
to decreased production.
New Jersey expects a crop of 540,000 barrels, up 5 percent from 2008. Minimal frost damage and adequate
rainfall promoted the increased production. No other significant adverse weather conditions were reported by
New Jersey growers.
The Oregon cranberry forecast is 490,000 barrels, up 23 percent from last year. Excellent growing weather and
pollination enhanced production levels, despite some pest-related and frost damage reported by the growers.
Some newly renovated bogs will be harvested this year, further increasing production.
The Washington crop is forecast at 155,000 barrels, 42 percent above last year. Warm temperatures and good
pollination aided this year's cranberry crop. Renovation of previously abandoned bogs is continuing and growers
expect to begin harvest from the recently renovated bogs next year.

State

Cranberries: Production by State and United States,
2007-2008 and Forecasted 2009 1
Total Production
2007

2008

Barrels

2009

Barrels

Barrels

MA
NJ
OR
WA
WI

1,522,000
531,000
495,000
176,000
3,830,000

2,374,000
512,000
400,000
109,000
4,470,000

1,900,000
540,000
490,000
155,000
4,000,000

US

6,554,000

7,865,000

7,085,000

1

A barrel weighs 100 lbs.

Fr Nt 4 (8-09)

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