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Sweet Cherries Grown in Designated Counties in Washington; Modification of Handling Regulations
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The Washington Cherry Marketing Committee has proposed changes to the rules for handling sweet cherries grown in certain counties in Washington. This includes increasing the minimum size for most cherry varieties, while excluding light sweet cherries like Rainier and Royal Anne. The proposal also updates how cherries are categorized by size and modifies the packing requirements. Agents should review these changes to ensure compliance and inform their clients accordingly.
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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.