This 1956 annual report of the hop investigations for the Oregon Agricultural Experiment Station at Corvallis, Oregon, includes data which was collected and summarized during the calendar year. For ease in reviewing, descriptions, summaries, and data for each research project are included in the fore part of the report by specific line project. Additional data important enough to include as a matter of permanent record, but isn't necessary for reviewing the research work done during the year, is included in an appendix at the end of the report. The latter type of data includes individual measurements and statistical calculations which will be of use for future reference in publication and year to year summaries of results.
A proposed hops research programme is presented for 1979/80. It consists of many routine and continuing experiments along with the exploration of new ideas which have a high risk, but if successful could significantly improve the economics of hop growing in Australia. These include a high intensity, low budget, random breeding programme. Extensions of 1979 low trellis experiments to include novel picking and cultural techniques, trials to extend the harvest season with chemical sprays, and some new propagation techniques.
Report of Cooperative Hop Breeding Project written by R. E. Fore, Agent of the Division of Drug and Related Plants in the Bureau of Plant Industry for the USDA.