Washington cherry growers expect 10% larger crop than 2024. Labor shortages linked to delays from California harvest and immigration fears. Growers cite rising costs and limited pricing control as ...

It was supposed to be a banner year for Pacific Northwest cherries. Cherry production is estimated to be about 10% above last year’s, the fruit is high quality, and California’s shorter-than-usual ...

Picture this: a plump, red cherry hanging from a tree in central Washington on Monday morning. By Wednesday, that same cherry could be sitting on a dinner table in Seoul or Taipei. This 72-hour sprint ...

The USDA is accepting comments on a proposal to increase the minimum size requirements of most sweet cherry varieties in Central and Eastern Washington. All sweet cherries in those areas would be ...

KENNIWICK – Workers began harvesting sweet red and yellow Washington cherries at the start of the month, but growers are dealing with a tighter-than-expected labor market. Cherry harvest depends on ...