In the September 16, 2016, Federal Register, USDA's AMS implemented recommendations from the Cherry Industry Administrative Board to add inventory release procedures and revise optimum supply provisions under the marketing order for tart cherries grown in the states of Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin. The final rule establishes procedures for releasing inventory from reserves and increases the maximum carryout volume available when calculating optimum supply from 20 million pounds to 100 million pounds. The rule was effective September 19, 2016.
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