BMTC19: Ag Lunch

Lunch: Sponsored by Idaho Department of Agriculture, Mill 95, Idaho Hop Growers Commission and Idaho Barley Commission and featuring farm fresh local products and local Boise farmers.

3. IDAHO BARLEY Leads the Nation
4. Idaho Barley Commission § Self-governing state agency established in 1988 § Funded by Idaho Barley Growers § Research § Market Development § Information and Education Who We Are
5. IDAHO BARLEY Leads the Nation §#1 Barley Producing State in U.S. § 34.6% of U.S. Barley Crop § 530,000 Idaho acres § 53,530,000 bushels of barley produced Source: USDA Small Grains Report Sept. 30, 2018
6. Idaho Barley is a Big Deal! 53,530,000 bushels of barley produced in Idaho (75% Malt Barley) = 12,056,135 Barrels 379,768,260 Gallons 4 Billion 12oz Bottles BEER
7. What Makes Idaho Special? Idaho´s altitude, weather and agronomic conditions make it an ideal location to grow a consistent, reliable supply of WORLD CLASS BARLEY.
8. Idaho Malting: ABI (2 facilities. Idaho Falls) 441,520 MT Great Western Malting (Pocatello) 220,000 MT Mountain Malt Craft Maltster (Idaho Falls) Idaho Growers also ship to MillerCoors in Golden, CO Idaho Barley to BEER Nearly 60 Craft Breweries in Idaho
9. Barley Malt Contributions to Brewing §Source of: § Carbohydrates §Protein §Enzymes to reduce carbohydrates to fermentable sugar §Enzymes to reduce proteins §Filter material for “Wort” clarification §Color and flavor The picture can't be displayed.
10. Why Barley Malt Makes Better Beer Other Grains can be malted but Barley Malt is the best package for brewing § Best combination of enzymes and starches, greater utilization and extract § Superior filtering for “Wort” clarification from barley husks § Beer color comes from Barley Malt § Significant amount of beer flavor derived from Barley Malt § Lower protein than other grains – less cloudiness The picture can't be displayed.
11. U.S. Beer Demand Trends Source: National Beer Wholesalers Association
12. U.S. Beer Demand Trends Source: National Beer Wholesalers Association
13. § Increased demand for beer & whiskey made with “local” barley § Supplied by existing large malting companies if logistically feasible § For some states, not economical to ship barley to plant and malt back § Increase in craft brewers & distillers doing in-house malting § Current major barley growing areas will continue as primary source § Idaho, Montana, North Dakota = 75% US barley production § Primarily 2-Row Barley Trends and Outlook in U.S. Malting & Barley Production
14. Laura Wilder 208.334.2090 lwilder@barley.idaho.gov www.barley.idaho.gov
17. Let’s Talk about Idaho Hops 2019 Beer Marketing and Tourism Conference Date: 3/27/2019 Michelle Gooding: President, Idaho Hop Growers Association Brock Obendorf: Chairman, Idaho Hop Growers Commission
18. Overview u Quick history u Hops 101 – growing & harvesting u Dive deeper into advancements in stewardship and growing improvements/advancements u 2018 Harvest re-cap u Q & A
19. Hops In S. Idaho Started in the 1930’s
20. Harvest in 1944 Fred Gooding : 4th Generation
21. u Hops are a dioecious (separate male & female plants) perennial, only the female plant is harvested u Hops are generally planted from root pieces in early spring u Fields can produce a sustainable crop for up to 20 years u Hops are twined and trained in the spring in a particular order Humulus Lupulus
22. Varieties in Commercial Production u Many popular varieties are highly successful in Southern Idaho including: u Amarillo®, Bravo®, Cascade, Cashmere, Chinook, Citra®, Crystal, CTZ, El Dorado®, Galena, Idaho Gem®, Mosaic® and Simcoe® u CHINOOK – Long standing signature variety for area (Piney, Gummy Bear, Pear)
23. Harvest u Begins in the PNW in August and is completed the first week in October.
24. Drying, Cooling & Baling u Hops are cooled for 18 - 24 hours before being baled – improves consistency and prevents volatility u 200 lb bale delivered to processor: pellets, whole cone or extract u Final food safety inspection point leaving the farm
25. Idaho Hop Commission Research Plot u Joint effort to begin research farm: ISDA specialty crop grant u Main focus: Public Breeding Program/Idaho terrior evaluation u It can take up to 15 years for a new hop variety to get released u Currently growing 56 varieties: u Can range from 4 hills to 48 hills per variety u Three numbered varieties harvested this fall with the potential for 1 or 2 additional late harvestable varieties next year ~ expansion to 2 acre plots u Parma Research and Extension Station
26. Precision Ag Research u Satellite Imagery u Soil Mapping u Scouting Efficiency
27. Water Conservation & Soil Research u Conversion to drip irrigation from traditional furrow irrigation u Reduced water usage from 3.5 ac/ft to 2.5 ac/ft per year u Our partnership with National Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) has made the switch to drip irrigation more financially feasible u Last year grants through NRCS covered 68% of installation costs u Other issues can arise – build up of nitrates, increases pH and a decreases in hop feeder roots and root depth (potential issue in drought years) u Cover crop rotations & composted manure applications
28. Idaho’s Shift to 2nd State: Pounds Idaho 15% Oregon 12% Washington 73% Hop Stocks Snap Shot: 2012: 96 mil lbs on hand 2014: 83 mil lbs on hand 2017: 98 mil lbs on hand 2018: 113 mil lbs on hand
29. 2018 Harvest Summary u Largest Crop in US history at 107 million lbs. u Record high 55,000+ acres u Worldwide leader in total hop production.
30. What’s next for Idaho Hops u Alpha acres are likely to increase again with a shift more towards equilibrium u Worldwide alpha stocks have declined over the last few years, only natural to see a swing back u Focus on quality & innovation both technologically & agronomically u Explore new varieties and research u Expanded focus on foreign markets and export
31. Cheers! Idaho Hop Growers Commission 118 N Second Street P.O. Box 909 Parma, ID 83660 (208) 722-5111 www.idahohops.org