In the United States, most hops are grown in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. Other states like Michigan, New York, and Vermont also grow hops and have dedicated farms.

September might seem like an unusual time to plant hops, but trust me, it's the perfect window to get your hop plants established before winter. As the days start to cool and the hustle of summer ...

AFTON — Agricultural business experts say Virginia has untapped potential to become a niche market for hops, an essential ingredient in making beer.

While the primary area for commercially growing hops is in the Northwest part of our country, the emergence of micro-breweries has led to the rise of hundreds of local hop fields.