Wisconsin's cranberry acreage may grow to keep up with demand (Wisconsin State Journal) One of Wisconsin's signature industries could be getting a lot bigger. Cranberry industry leaders unveiled a plan Friday to increase cranberry acreage in Wisconsin by nearly 28 percent, a move that could add up to 1,115 jobs. The addition of 5,000 acres of cranberries to the state's 18,000 acres in 19 counties is needed to meet rising worldwide demands for cranberry products, officials said. But ... |