Washington sweet cherries must be bigger to ship under the federal marketing order
Minimum size for sweet cherries from the covered Washington counties rises from 54/64 to 57/64 inch across for 90 percent of a lot; Rainier, Royal Anne and other light cherries are exempt. The 12-row size goes and two larger sizes are added.
Who it affects
Washington sweet cherry growers and handlers
When
This rule takes effect on January 1, 2027.
- : Published in the Federal Register
- : This rule takes effect
Official text
FR Doc. 2026-17510: Sweet Cherries Grown in Designated Counties in Washington; Modification of Handling Regulations
On Federal Register. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
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