Tart Cherries Grown in the States of Michigan, et al.; Free and Restricted Percentages for the 2024-2025 Crop Year
Key claim: USDA is setting how much of the 2024–2025 tart cherry crop from seven states can be sold on the open market versus held back, to keep supply in line with demand and support grower prices.
Abstract
(Rule · Agriculture Department, Agricultural Marketing Service) This final rule implements a recommendation from the Cherry Industry Administrative Board (Board) to establish free market tonnage percentages (free percentages) and restricted percentages for the 2024- 2025 crop year under the Federal marketing order for tart cherries grown in the states of Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin. This action establishes the proportion of tart cherries from the 2024-2025 crop which may be handled in commercial outlets. This action should stabilize marketing conditions by adjusting supply to meet market demand and help improve grower returns.
Why this matters
USDA is setting how much of the 2024–2025 tart cherry crop from seven states can be sold on the open market versus held back, to keep supply in line with demand and support grower prices.