Even though Oregon’s famous Willamette Valley is the hop-growing mecca of the world, the Oregon climate actually poses serious challenges for growing hops. The wet and damp spring means fungal diseases like downy mildew, which means fungicides are often needed to keep crops strong. This is why the McKenzie C-148 c.v. is cool. It is … Continue reading Meet McKenzie: Sustainable hop that’s like ‘Centennial on steroids’ via Haas