Hops and Brewing

It’s not just the state of Washington that is on the lookout for the Japanese beetle.   The Idaho State Department of Agriculture is again conducting a full-court press against the Japanese beetle.  This invasive pest is highly destructive, and feeds on more than 300 different commodities, such as hops, roses, grapes and more.   ISDA is cur...

Starting Thursday, the Washington State Department of Agriculture will accept applications for the 2025 Specialty Crop Block Grant.  Grant awards will range from $25,000 to $250,000 per project and projects may last for up to three years.  WSDA’s ...

Oregon hop growers will harvest around 5,500 acres this season, compared to 7,000 acres just two years ago.   "It’s a significant amount of hop trellises that don’t have hops on them right now," said Sam Pecoraro with Von Ebert Brewing.  He added the reduct...

Celebrate the grand opening of the new taproom in Meridian on Saturday, August 10th.

Here's a reason to cheers!

Don't miss out on the Annual Magic Valley Beer Festival on August 3rd - your ticket to a day filled with craft beer and live music!

Discover the top-rated beers in Washington State, including Coffee Cinnamon BBomb and The Rusty Nail. Explore their flavors and characteristics in detail!

You always hate to see local businesses shut their doors.

The East Wenatchee area business was closed down by Douglas County

Vice President of Manufacturing at John I. Haas talks with PNW Ag about opportunities for women in manufacturing.