US: Cranberry harvest in Wisconsin has started

This year's cranberry crop in Wisconsin is expected to be higher than last year's, by about 100,000 barrels to 4.9 million barrels. Yet growers have still had their share of difficulties combating drought conditions through most of the summer. "We should have a decent harvest this year, although harvest may be difficult for many growers due to the lack of rain this year. All our tanks are significantly empty; I think the water level in our reservoirs has been the lowest for us in thirty years," said a grower. Tom Lochner, Executive Director of the Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association, said: “Cranberries are the state's largest fruit crop and are the official state fruit; ...