HDR1012000140040819971300Cranberries Cranberries National Agricultural Statistics Service USDA Washington, D.C. Released August 19, 1997, by the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), Agricultural Statistics Board, U.S. Department of Agriculture. For information on "Cranberries" call Howard Hill at (202) 720-7235, office hours 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET. 1997 Cranberry Forecast Exceeds 5 Million Barrels The forecast for the 1997 cranberry crop is 5.04 million barrels, up 8 percent from 1996 and 20 percent more than 1995. If realized, this will be the largest crop on record. A larger crop than last year is expected in all States, with the largest increases in Massachusetts and Wisconsin. The Massachusetts crop is forecast at 1.91 million barrels, up 11 percent from the drought crop of 1996 and 20 percent more than 1995. Mild conditions last winter followed by plentiful rains throughout the spring and summer have been beneficial to the crop. Bloom and set were above average. Berry size is reported as mostly medium, but more rain is needed to maintain size. Insect and disease damage has been relatively low. New Jersey expects a crop of 510,000 barrels, 9 percent more than last year and 12 percent more than 1995. Weather conditions have been fairly good for cranberry production. Bloom was rated between average and heavy, while fruit set was about average. Berry size is medium, but lack of rain is a concern. In Oregon, the crop is forecast at 330,000 barrels, 6 percent above last year's crop and 94 percent above 1995's below average crop. Cranberry acreage continues to increase, and weather has been good to excellent for pollination, fruit set, and sizing. Some growers reported insect problems with the cranberry girdler. The Washington crop is forecast at 188,000 barrels, 4 percent above last year and 6 percent more than 1995. Washington had another mild winter and little to no frost damage. However, growing conditions were mixed depending on the area. Some growers indicated excellent conditions, with bloom up to two weeks early, while others experienced extreme wet conditions with standing water on bogs, and poor bee activity. Some areas suffered damage from fire worms, girdlers, and black vine weevils. Production in Wisconsin is forecast at a record large 2.10 million barrels, 6 percent above 1996 and 17 percent above 1995. Increased production is expected due to expanded area for harvest and slightly better yields. Water supply is adequate and berry set ranges from average to excellent. Growing conditions have been good for cranberries, although a few growers reported army worm infestations. Fr Nt 4 (8-97) 1996 Production Up 11 Percent; Value Up 30 Percent Production of cranberries in the United States in 1996 totaled 4.67 million barrels, up 11 percent from 1995. The area harvested, at 34,200 acres, increased 4 percent from the previous year, and set a new record. The average yield of 136.6 barrels per acre was 8.8 barrels above the previous year. The average price per barrel increased $9.10 from 1995 to $62.50. Value of production increased 30 percent to $292 million. Cranberries: Production by State and United States, 1995-96 and Forecasted 1997 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Total Production State :-------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1995 : 1996 : 1997 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Barrels : MA : 1,592,000 1,722,000 1,910,000 NJ : 454,000 467,000 510,000 OR : 170,000 312,000 330,000 WA : 177,000 180,000 188,000 WI : 1,800,000 1,990,000 2,100,000 : US : 4,193,000 4,671,000 5,038,000 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cranberries: Area Harvested, Yield, Production, Utilization, Price, and Value by State and United States, 1995-96 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Year : : Yield : Production and : Area : per :----------------------------------- State : Harvested : Acre : Total : Utilized -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Acres ----------------- Barrels ----------------- : 1995 : MA : 14,100 112.9 1,592,000 1,592,000 NJ : 3,500 129.7 454,000 454,000 OR : 1,700 100.0 170,000 170,000 WA : 1,500 118.0 177,000 177,000 WI : 12,000 150.0 1,800,000 1,800,000 : US : 32,800 127.8 4,193,000 4,193,000 : 1996 : MA : 14,400 119.6 1,722,000 1,722,000 NJ : 3,600 129.7 467,000 467,000 OR : 1,800 173.3 312,000 312,000 WA : 1,500 120.0 180,000 180,000 WI : 12,900 154.3 1,990,000 1,990,000 : US : 34,200 136.6 4,671,000 4,671,000 :----------------------------------------------------------------------- : Utilization : Price : Value of :------------------------------------------: per : Utilized : Fresh : Processed :Shrinkage 1/ : Barrel 2/ : Production :----------------------------------------------------------------------- : -------------- Barrels ------------- Dollars 1,000 Dols : 1995 : MA : 97,000 1,472,000 23,000 54.30 86,446 NJ : 450,000 4,000 50.00 22,700 OR : 170,000 49.60 8,432 WA : 23,000 154,000 49.60 8,779 WI : 122,000 1,612,000 66,000 54.20 97,581 : US : 242,000 3,858,000 93,000 53.40 223,938 : 1996 : MA : 70,000 1,628,000 24,000 68.30 117,613 NJ : 461,000 6,000 57.40 26,806 OR : 312,000 56.00 17,472 WA : 20,000 160,000 56.00 10,080 WI : 146,000 1,768,000 76,000 60.40 120,107 : US : 236,000 4,329,000 106,000 62.50 292,078 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Cranberries paid for by processors and lost because of dehydration and berry breakdown after delivery. 2/ Weighted average of co-op and independent sales. 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