Cranberry growers are expecting to harvest a 'solid' crop of the tart berries this fall, likely representing nearly 25% of the nationwide haul.
Despite a frosty spring and an exceptionally wet July, Massachusetts' cranberry growers are still expecting to harvest a"solid" crop of the tart berries this fall, likely representing nearly 25% of the nationwide haul.
"It's been a challenging year for our growers but optimism prevails for a solid crop. The cold spring produced many frost nights, a few resulting in scattered frost damage to the tender vines. The weather turned more favorable for pollination season in June but transitioned to a rainy July. Despite weather-related difficulties, our resourceful growers stand strong through each challenge," CCCGA Executive Director Brian Wick said.
Cranberries are the most significant agricultural food commodity produced in Massachusetts, with an annual crop value of $73.4 million, according to the CCCGA. The group said the state's cranberry industry provides almost 6,400 jobs and a total economic benefit of more than $1.7 billion to the Massachusetts economy, based on statistics from the Farm Credit East Knowledge Exchange Report.
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