. Cranberries; : the national cranberry magazine. Cranberries. Mass. Cranberry Station and Field Notes by J. RICHARD BEATTIE Extension Cranberry Specialist. Frosty Fall Weather conditions in Septem- ber and early October have great- ly delayed harvesting operations. Rains and frosts have occurred at untimely intervals so that it has been impossible to pick for more than two or three consecutive days. This situation combined with a very late season and a shortage of labor has greatly plagued the growers to date (Oct. 9). Rain occurred on 15 days in Septenrber and 4 of the first 9 days in Octobe
. Cranberries; : the national cranberry magazine. Cranberries. Mass. Cranberry Station and Field Notes by J. RICHARD BEATTIE Extension Cranberry Specialist. Frosty Fall Weather conditions in Septem- ber and early October have great- ly delayed harvesting operations. Rains and frosts have occurred at untimely intervals so that it has been impossible to pick for more than two or three consecutive days. This situation combined with a very late season and a shortage of labor has greatly plagued the growers to date (Oct. 9). Rain occurred on 15 days in Septenrber and 4 of the first 9 days in October. We have released 8 general frost warnings during this period compared wath one in 1955. While the total frost damage at this time is estimated to be relatively light (10,000 barrels), individual growers have suffered as high as 50 percent losses on some bogs. However, we do have at least a few redeeming features that should be noted. First, field decay appears to be at a minimum on most bogs and sound fruit of good keeping quality seems to be the rule. Incidentally, our keeping quality forecast issued June 5th would seem to substantiate pres- ent conditions. We will be better informed on this pai'ticular point when Dr. Bert Zuckerman com- pletes his studies during the fall. The second point is the good work being done by picking ma- chines in Massachusetts which has greatly relieved the harvesting problem on many bogs. New im- provements, good servicing and careful operation of these ma- chines have greatly increased their effectiveness. A third point might well be mentioned; namely, the careful attention on the part of our shippers and packers in the screening and preparation of cranberries for fresh and pro- cessed outlets. The writer believes that it is in crdei- to commend Betty of the National Cranberry Asso- ciation, and their committee, for the very successful Cranberry Festival that was held at Edaville Septem'ber .'iOth. They arranged a splendid program that
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