Fr Nt 4 (8-08) 

Washington, D.C.

Cranberries 

Released August 19, 2008, by the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), Agricultural Statistics Board, U.S. Department of 

Agriculture. For information on Cranberries call Mike Jacobsen at (202) 720-4288, office hours 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET. 

2008 Cranberry Production Up 5 Percent

The forecast for the 2008 cranberry crop is 6.89 million barrels, up 5 percent from 2007 and slightly below 2006. 

If realized, this will be the second largest production on record. Production is expected to be up in Massachusetts 

and Wisconsin but down in New Jersey, Oregon, and Washington. 

Production in Wisconsin is forecast at 3.85 million barrels, slightly above 2007 but 2 percent below from two 

years ago. This is the second largest production level on record. A cool, wet spring delayed bloom and extended 

the growing season. Vine growth during the summer months started poorly due to high amounts of rain but 

improved as temperatures and sunlight increased in July. Furthermore, new and renovated beds have come into 

production this year, resulting in improved yields. 

The Massachusetts cranberry forecast is 1.90 million barrels, up 25 percent from 2007 and slightly above 2006. 

This is the highest production level since 1999. Fewer bogs experienced winter kill, and in May berries were 

irrigated for frost protection. While growers were apprehensive that the extended hot weather in early summer 

would reduce production, later rains in July and August dispelled much of those concerns. Growers increased bog 

renovations this year, thereby tempering the production increase. 

New Jersey expects a crop of 500,000 barrels, down 6 percent from 2007 but 3 percent above 2006. Winter kill 

was minimal, with growers rating bloom and fruit set as average. However, poor weather during bloom has 

growers concerned about pollination. 

The Oregon cranberry forecast is 490,000 barrels, down 1 percent from last year and 5 percent above 2006. 

Cooler weather extended the bloom period and delayed berry maturity by two to three weeks. Disease pressure 

has increased slightly this year, while insect pressure remained at normal levels. 

The Washington crop is forecast at 145,000 barrels, 18 percent below last year but up 27 percent from 2006. Cool 

spring weather is expected to delay berry maturity and reduce berry size. Many bogs are being replanted or 

renovated. 

Cranberries: Production by State and United States, 

2006-2007 and Forecasted 2008 1

Total Production State 

2006 2007 2008 

Barrels Barrels Barrels 

MA 

NJ 

OR 

WA 

WI 

US 

1,896,000 

485,000 

465,000 

114,000 

3,940,000 

6,900,000 

1,522,000 

531,000 

495,000 

176,000 

3,830,000 

6,554,000 

1,900,000 

500,000 

490,000 

145,000 

3,850,000 

6,885,000 

1

 A barrel weighs 100 lbs. 
 

 

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