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
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         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
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           :                          Total Production
   State   :--------------------------------------------------------------------
           :         1995         :         1996         :         1997
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           :                              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
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          Cranberries:  Area Harvested, Yield, Production, Utilization,
              Price, and Value by State and United States, 1995-96
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  Year  :                 :      Yield      :            Production
   and  :      Area       :       per       :-----------------------------------
  State :    Harvested    :      Acre       :      Total      :    Utilized
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        :      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
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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.  Co-op prices represent
    pool proceeds excluding returns from non-cranberry products and before
    deductions for capital stock and other retains.
The next "Cranberries" report will be released in August 1998.
 
 
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