Northwest cherry growers are feeling grateful this season. While many crops struggle, cherries are looking strong and thriving.
“Having a good cherry crop will help when so many crops are having down cycles. You know, agriculture, in general, is having a difficult period where wholesale prices haven’t been keeping up with the input cost increases that growers have been facing. So, having a good cherry year will be beneficial for our cherry growers as well as the broader ag economy in our state,” said Jon DeVaney, president of the Washington State Tree Fruit Association.
Industry leaders tell us that Northwest cherries will see a nine percent boost on store shelves this season.
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