Posted: 08.17.2010

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.

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