There is normally a small amount of fluid around the heart (small pericardial effusion). This is produced by the sac around the heart and is an important part of normal heart functioning. Excess fluid around the heart is known as a pericardial effusion.
Find out what cranberries can do for you! Wisconsin is the nationâs leading producer of cranberries, harvesting more than 60 percent of the countryâs crop. The little red berry, Wisconsinâs official state fruit, is the stateâs number one fruit crop, both in size and economic value.
Growing and Harvesting Cranberries. Contrary to popular belief, cranberries do not grow in water. A perennial plant, cranberries grow on low running vines in sandy bogs and marshes. In Wisconsin, cranberry marshes are flooded with water to aid in harvesting. Because the tart, tiny berries contain a pocket of air, when the marsh is flooded, the berries float to the surface to be picked up by harvesting equipment.