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] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- : Total production State :-------------------------------------------- : 2015 : 2016 : 2017 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- : barrels : 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 : United States ...........: 8,563,000 9,627,400 9,050,000 ----------------------------------------------------------------------
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