Business · 01/06/2015Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

USDA Sets Free and Restricted Percentages for 2014-15 Tart Cherry Crop

Summary

The USDA has implemented a new rule for the marketing order of tart cherries grown in Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin, setting free and restricted percentages for the 2014-15 crop year to stabilize supply and improve grower returns.

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