Cranberry Harvest Sinks 6%

WASHINGTON - Aug 10/17 - SNS -- United States 2017 total cranberry production is forecast at 9.05 million barrels, down 6% from 2016, according to the latest USDA production estimate's of the season.

Wisconsin growers expect another good year for cranberries, although not as good as last year. There has been adequate rainfall, and even some concern of excessive rainfall in some areas. The July 16 crop weather report for Massachusetts indicated the crop looked good overall with 100% at full bloom, petal fall at 95%, and fruit set at 80%. Oregon growers reported excellent weather and above average yields.

Cranberry Production - States and United States: 2015, 2016, and
Forecasted 2017
[A barrel weighs 100 lbs]
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                         :              Total production
          State          :--------------------------------------------
                         :     2015     :     2016     :     2017
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                         :                  barrels
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Massachusetts ...........:  2,352,000      2,268,000      2,200,000
New Jersey ..............:    595,000        653,000        590,000
Oregon ..................:    562,000        401,000        480,000
Washington ..............:    198,000        175,400        180,000
Wisconsin ...............:  4,856,000      6,130,000      5,600,000
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United States ...........:  8,563,000      9,627,400      9,050,000
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