Fr Nt 4 (8-10) Cranberries Washington, D.C. Released August 17, 2010, by the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), Agricultural Statistics Board, U.S. Department of Agriculture. For information on "Cranberries" call Tierra Mobley at (202) 720-4285, office hours 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET. 2010 Cranberry Production Up 6 Percent The forecast for the 2010 cranberry crop is 7.35 million barrels, up 6 percent from 2009. If realized, this will be the second largest production on record. Production forecasts are up from last year in Massachusetts and Wisconsin but down in New Jersey, Oregon, and Washington. Production in Wisconsin is forecast at 4.35 million barrels, up 10 percent from 2009. If realized, this will be the second largest production level on record for Wisconsin. Much of the crop has progressed ahead of normal this season. Minimal winter damage was reported. An early spring and warm, humid days have kept the crop in good condition. The Massachusetts cranberry forecast is 1.95 million barrels, up 7 percent from 2009. Above average temperatures during June and the first half of July aided pollination. However, some growers indicated that above average temperatures combined with lack of moisture have reduced the potential of this year's crop. New Jersey expects a crop of 530,000 barrels, down 5 percent from 2009. Some growers expressed concerns of potential sun scalding of fruit due to above normal temperatures. However, the crop was generally in good condition with no unusual problems reported. The Oregon cranberry forecast is 385,000 barrels, down 10 percent from last year. Freezing temperatures damaged buds in December, followed by a cold and wet spring that delayed the crop. The Washington crop is forecast at 135,000 barrels, 16 percent below last year. The crop has experienced very poor growing conditions. A wet, cold spring resulted in poor pollination and small berry size. Cranberries: Production by State and United States, 2008-2009 and Forecasted 2010 1/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Total Production State :-------------------------------------------------------------------- : 2008 : 2009 : 2010 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Barrels : MA : 2,374,000 1,817,000 1,950,000 NJ : 512,000 555,000 530,000 OR : 400,000 430,000 385,000 WA : 109,000 161,000 135,000 WI : 4,470,000 3,950,000 4,350,000 : US : 7,865,000 6,913,000 7,350,000 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. E-MAIL SUBSCRIPTION All NASS reports are available by subscription free of charge direct to your e-mail address. Starting with the NASS Home Page at www.nass.usda.gov, under the right navigation, Receive reports by Email, click on National or State. Follow the instructions on the screen. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - PRINTED REPORTS OR DATA PRODUCTS CALL OUR TOLL-FREE ORDER DESK: 800-999-6779 (U.S. and Canada) Other areas, please call 703-605-6220 FAX: 703-605-6880 (Visa, MasterCard, check, or money order acceptable for payment.) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ASSISTANCE For assistance with general agricultural statistics or further information about NASS or its products or services, contact the Agricultural Statistics Hotline at 800-727-9540, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET, or e-mail: nass@nass.usda.gov. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or a part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD). To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.