Sweet Cherries Grown in Designated Counties in Washington; Modification of Handling Regula
This proposed rule would implement a recommendation from the Washington Cherry Marketing Committee (Committee) to update the handling regulations for sweet cherries grown in designated counties in Washington. The Committee's proposal seeks to increase the minimum size requirements for all sweet cherry varieties, except
| Agency | Agriculture Department, Agricultural Marketing Service |
|---|---|
| Document type | Proposed Rule |
| Published | 2026-03-09 |
| Summary | This proposed rule would implement a recommendation from the Washington Cherry Marketing Committee (Committee) to update the handling regulations for sweet cherries grown in designated counties in Washington. The Committee's proposal seeks to increase the minimum size requirements for all sweet cherry varieties, except the Rainier, Royal Anne, and similar varieties, commonly referred to as "light sweet cherries." In addition, the proposal would remove one row count/row size designation, add two new row count/row size designations, and revise the title of the Marketing Order's pack requirements table. |
| Document number | 2026-04571 |
| Official record | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/09/2026-04571/sweet-cherries-grown-in-designated-counties-in-washington-modification-of-handling-regulations |