Government

Cuts to the federal workforce are directly hindering programs that breed new hop varieties and work to solve agronomic problems.

From our upcoming Spring issue of the Brewing Industry Guide, here’s a roundup of some recent news, notes, and announcements from around the industry.

Julie Verratti has become a sage resource for brewery operators navigating their give-and-take relationships with government. Here, she talks about building trust with lawmakers and speaking out on the measures that can help get us through the pandemic.

Negotiators have reached a deal on an unprecedented $2 trillion economic stimulus package. It includes many provisions that affect independent breweries and other small businesses struggling amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Brewers to enjoy lower excise taxes for at least one more year.

State laws often stand in the way of direct-to-customer shipping. Perhaps not for long.