USDA Modifies Handling Requirements for Washington Sweet Cherries

USDA Modifies Handling Requirements for Washington Sweet Cherries dparker Thu, 08/27/2026 - 13:00 Date August 27, 2026 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is modifying the handling requirements for sweet cherries grown in designated counties in Washington. This action increases the minimum size requirement of all sweet cherry varieties, except the Rainier, Royal Anne, and similar varieties, commonly referred to as “light sweet cherries.” In addition, this action removes one row count/row size designation and adds two new row count/row size designations to the marketing order’s pack requi