Northwest Cherries estimate 150,000 tons in round one crop report
The Northwest Cherry Growers of Yakima, WA, released its round-one estimate of the 2022 cherry crop –– estimating 150,000 tons of cherries or 15 million 20-pound boxes for the season. This initial report had been pushed back a week due to the unusually cool spring temperatures felt across the Northwest.
Northwest cherry crop report delayed due to inclement weather
The initial crop estimate for Northwest cherries will be delayed at least a week, due to the unusually cool weather experienced mid-April, according to Northwest Cherries of Yakima, WA.
Low Temps, Record Snowfall Mark 2022 Northwest Cherry Bloom
Recent severe weather in the Northwest has raised concerns over the 2022 cherry crop; however, growers remain optimistic.