Fr Nt 4 (8-09) CranberriesLine1 National Agricultural Statistics Service USDA 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. Cranberries: Production by State and United States, 2007-2008 and Forecasted 2009 1/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Total Production State :-------------------------------------------------------------------- : 2007 : 2008 : 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Barrels : MA : 1,522,000 2,374,000 1,900,000 NJ : 531,000 512,000 540,000 OR : 495,000 400,000 490,000 WA : 176,000 109,000 155,000 WI : 3,830,000 4,470,000 4,000,000 : US : 6,554,000 7,865,000 7,085,000 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ A barrel weighs 100 lbs. ACCESS TO REPORTS!! For your convenience, there are several ways to obtain NASS reports, data products, and services: INTERNET ACCESS All NASS reports are available free of charge. For free access, connect to the Internet and go to the NASS Home Page at: www.nass.usda.gov. 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