Farmers are monitoring water supplies and summer forecasts as warmer conditions speed up Oregon’s hops growing season.
OREGON, USA — Oregon hop growers are adjusting to an accelerated growing season after an unusually warm start to the year, raising concerns about how summer weather could affect one of the Pacific Northwest’s most important agricultural crops.
Hops, a key ingredient used to flavor beer, play a significant role in the regional economy. Growers say spring is a critical time for training hop vines, monitoring soil conditions and preparing for the harvest season, which typically begins in late August.
Some growers report that warmer temperatures in
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