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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 updated the rules for handling sweet cherries grown in certain counties in Washington. The new rules raise the minimum size requirements for most sweet cherry types, but not for the Rainier and Royal Anne varieties, which are lighter in color. Additionally, the rules have changed some size designations and updated the title of a related table. Insurance agents should be aware of these changes as they may impact clients involved in cherry production or sales.
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This final rule implements a recommendation from the Washington Cherry Marketing Committee (Committee) to update the marketing order regulating the handling of sweet cherries grown in designated counties in Washington. This final rule increases 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, this final rule removes one row count/row size designation, adds two new row count/row size designations, and revises the title of the table in the marketing order's pack requirements table.