Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Don Tse is a beverage alcohol writer covering business and innovation. United States hop acreage strung for harvest in 2024 is ...

U.S. hops strung for harvest this season are forecast at 44,543 acres, an 18% drop compared to 2023, according to a new USDA report. “Our industry is certainly entering a really challenging period of ...

What’s the first word that comes to mind when you hear the ingredient, “hops?” Well, hops can be used for much more than just brewing beer. The plant is on a trajectory of commercial reinvention, ...

Oregon hop growers will be harvesting their crops next week, but at a much smaller yield than last year. The acreage for the plant has fallen by 18% this year in Oregon and nationwide. The driving ...