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.