More Tart Cherries to be Produced this Season

Dan July 3, 2024 Fruits, Specialty Crops

Around the 4^th of July, many folks think about cherry pies. And when it comes to cherry production this year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is forecasting a year over year increase in tart cherry production. Rod Bain has more on that, along with a look at this season’s sweet cherry production.

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