But if those contracts start to expire in the next few years, hop growers could face further problems. Good weather helped buoy the 2024 hops crop in Germany, which brought in 46,536 tonnes.

About 41,000 acres of hops will be planted this year, continuing a downward trend of the last few years.“Five years ago was ...

About half of the Pacific Northwest’s hop crop is exported ... is currently dependent on imported hops from the U.S. and Germany, Palacios said. The inventory of hops held by growers, dealers ...

Researchers forecasted a four to 18% decrease in hop yields across growing regions ... from classrooms and time spent with his own crops in Germany and during a three-month internship at two ...

Notable regional differences in crop distribution are evident across Germany: maize is predominantly grown in the ... Regional specialities also emerge, such as hop cultivation in the Hallertau ...