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Hops Harvest Sinks 15%

WASHINGTON - Aug 12/24 - SNS -- Production of hops is forecast at 88.0 million pounds for 2024, down 15% from last year, according to the USDA.

Area harvested is forecast at 44,824 acres, down 17% from 2023. Yield is forecast at 1,963 pounds per acre, 48 pounds higher than the 2023 yield


Hop Area Harvested, Yield, and Production - States and United States: 2023 and
Forecasted August 1, 2024
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              :    Area harvested     :    Yield per acre     :      Production
     State    :-----------------------------------------------------------------------
              :   2023    :   2024    :   2023    :   2024    :   2023    :   2024
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              :  ------ acres -----       ----- pounds ----     --- 1,000 pounds ---
              :
Idaho ........:   8,645       5,833       1,949       2,080      16,853.0   12,132.6
Oregon .......:   6,822       5,726       1,558       1,630      10,629.7    9,333.4
Washington ...:  38,851      33,265       1,971       2,000      76,559.8   66,530.0
              :
United States :  54,318      44,824       1,915       1,963     104,042.5   87,996.0
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