Cherry Season Wrap-Up: Strong Yields, But Pricing Challenges Persist

BY: Skye Root
POSTED: November 17, 2025
IN: General
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Northwest Cherries announced a final 2025 crop of over 23.6 million boxes — a strong rebound with “outstanding” quality. But despite the solid yields, many growers are feeling the pinch due to retail pricing delays that slowed movement during peak season.

At Root Ag Advisory, we see this as another reminder of the complex relationship between production, distribution, and market pricing. Transparent communication and fair pricing strategies are essential to maintaining long-term profitability for specialty crop producers across the northwest.

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