Join MSU Extension and fellow hop growers for the MSU Hop Chat Series
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EmailJoin the hop community twice a month from May to August for in-season discussions of all things hop-related.
Michigan State University Extension will be hosting a series of interactive Hop Chat Zoom meetings during the 2026 growing season to allow easy communication between producers and Michigan State University (MSU) faculty. These informal, twice-a-month sessions will include weather, crop and pest updates from MSU Extension’s Rob Sirrine and Erin Lizotte. In addition, MSU faculty and specialists will drop in to address timely issues and provide research project updates. Bring your field notes too! We want to hear what’s going on in your hopyard. Registration is free but required.
Register for the MSU Hop Chat Series
The MSU Hop Chat Series will begin Thursday, May 7 at 12 p.m. and run every other week through Aug. 13. Even if you cannot make the 12 p.m. meetings, please register so you can view the live recording at your leisure.
2026 session dates
Note: All sessions begin at 12 p.m. EST.
- May 7
- May 21
- June 4
- June 18
- July 2
- July 16
- July 30
- Aug. 13
We strive to ensure our programs are open to all. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested before the event by contacting Rob Sirrine at sirrine@msu.edu to make the arrangements. Requests will be met when possible.
Visit MSU Extension Hops for more information and don’t forget to sign up for the MSU Hop Newsletter. Be sure to check the MSU Hop News Facebook page as well.
This work is supported by the Crop Protection and Pest Management Program [grant no 2024-70006-43569] from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.