AMSFinal Rule

Marketing Order: Tart Cherries Grown in the States of Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin; Amendment

Agriculture

Summary

This regulation updates federal rules for tart cherry farmers in seven states (Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin) to help them manage production and marketing of their crops. The changes aim to help tart cherry growers work together to maintain fair prices and plan their harvests more effectively.

Key Points

  • 1Applies to tart cherry producers in Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin
  • 2Allows cherry growers to coordinate on production levels and marketing strategies to help stabilize prices
  • 3Managed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS)
  • 4Part of a federal 'marketing order' system that lets farmers in certain regions organize collectively
  • 5Rules may affect cherry prices for consumers and how growers plan their farming operations

Impact Assessment

If you are a tart cherry farmer in Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Utah, Washington, or Wisconsin, this means you'll follow updated federal rules for coordinating production and marketing to help stabilize prices and improve harvest planning.

Impact Level
Routine
Geographic Scope

State-specific

Compliance Cost

Minimal

Who is Affected
FarmersSmall BusinessesConsumers

Key Dates

Published

October 2, 2025

This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.