The preliminary crop report might spark some concern, as it puts the industry three million boxes behind the 19.2 million Northwest Cherries forecasted back in May. With volumes winding down and only around half a million boxes projected for August, growers might have a hard time meeting early season goals. Northwest Rainier volumes are downAccording to Northwest Cherries, the 2026 Rainier season is coming to an early close with a crop significantly smaller than usual. *All graphs courtesy of Northwest Cherries. Related storiesNorthwest Cherries adjusts season forecast down 12 percentNorthwest cherry season ramps up with high quality and good volumesStrong quality sets the stage for the Northwest cherry season