AMSProposed Rule

Free and Restricted Percentages for the 2024-25 Crop Year: Tart Cherries Grown in the States of Michigan, et al.

Agriculture

Summary

The federal government is proposing new rules about how much of the tart cherry crop grown in Michigan and other states can be sold freely versus restricted. This regulation affects cherry farmers and could influence cherry prices and availability for consumers.

Key Points

  • 1The rule sets the percentage of tart cherries that farmers can sell on the open market versus how much must be held back or processed in specific ways
  • 2This applies to tart cherry growers in Michigan and several other states that produce these cherries
  • 3The proposed rule is for the 2024-25 growing season and sets different percentages for 'free' and 'restricted' cherries
  • 4Farmers and cherry industry groups have until December 19, 2025 to submit comments on whether they support or oppose these percentages
  • 5The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) will use public feedback to decide whether to finalize this rule

Key Dates

Published

November 18, 2025

Comment Deadline

December 19, 2025

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