Cranberry Innovation Center

08/19/2026

Its been busy here at the Cranberry Innovation Center! Its not slowing down-- Harvest is just weeks away!

07/24/2026

Cranberry blossom season may be winding down as our fruit sets, but our local pollinators still have plenty of habitat and food to enjoy here on the marsh in our pollinator garden!

07/09/2026

Wisconsin is known as the nation’s leading producer of cranberries, but details about the soils they grow in are still relatively unknown.

Research this summer at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is working to change that as Dr. Bridget McGivern, assistant professor of chemistry and biochemistry, and her team uncover new information about the microorganisms present in the rich, moist dirt and sand beneath cranberry plants.

UW-Eau Claire research uncovering new information about cranberry production

06/02/2026

Our resident cranes, Sandy and Pete, had their first known set of offspring this Spring!

Today was the first day they took them on an adventure out into the cranberry beds!

04/30/2026

04/28/2026

Weather views from the marsh today with a tornado warning!

04/10/2026

Our Spring Mini Clinic is in the books!

This annual kickoff is an important opportunity for growers to reconnect as the season begins, learn about the latest research and industry updates, and collaborate with fellow growers. A strong start, and even stronger community, sets the tone for a successful growing season ahead.

As always, it takes a team! We had presentations from USDA ARS researchers, UW-Madison CALS researchers and extension employees, the national organization leading cranberry research, Cranberry Institute, and of course input from our very own growers here in Wisconsin!