Glenn Vaagen

Hi, my name is Glenn. I'm the Program Director of the Pacific Northwest Ag Network. I've been blessed with multiple national farm broadcasting awards, receiving the 2019 Editor's Choice award, as well as the 2020 Excellence in Ag Reporting award from the National Association of Farm Broadcasters. I started my radio career as the Program and News Director at KMAX-AM in Colfax, WA. I also served as a reporter/anchor at KXLY-AM in Spokane, WA. Before launching the PNW Ag Network, I served as the Program and News Director for KBNW-AM/FM in Bend, OR. While there, our station was recognized for reporting excellence by the Oregon Association of Broadcasters in 2009. I'm a former University of Idaho football player, currently, I'm married with four children.

Price at the Pump: Oil Prices Continue To Move Higher To Start ‘25

For the second week of the new year, oil prices have moved higher. Patrick DeHaan with GasBuddy.com said this most recent trend started last week. “The Biden administration issuing harsher sanctions on shipping companies and vessels that would operate and take sanctioned crude oil from countries like Iran and Russia and deliver it to countries like China and India," DeHaan noted. "Th

BASF Rolls Out New Fungicide To Help NW Wheat Growers

Fusarium head blight is becoming a greater struggle for wheat growers across the Northwest. BASF recently rolled out a new fungicide, Sphaerex, which can help in the fight. Kim Tutor, Technical Marketing Manager at BASF said Sphaerex combines two proven active ingredients. "It's the best produ...

Washington Wine Commission To Host Smoke Exposure Webinar

The Washington Wine Commission will host a WAVEx webinar later this month focused on the impact wildfire smoke has on grapes and wine. Washington State University's Dr. Tom Collins will lead the webinar, and talk about his research and findings when it comes to smoke exposure. Collins...

USApples Shows How Tariffs Could Impact Industry Going Forward

The U.S. farming community is preparing for the possibility of new tariffs, and possibly trade wars, when Donald Trump returns to the White House. The president-elect has announced he plans to slap tariffs on China, Mexico, Canada and others, for a variety of reasons. ...

Newhouse Encouraged About Trump 2.0

Once again, efforts are underway to remove the Snake River dams. Officials in the state of Washington as well as the Federal level say the dams must be removed to help salmon migration numbers as well as the overall environment. Central Washington’s Dan Newhouse said over the past four years of the Biden Administration, the dams have been in the crosshairs, despite the many benefits they bring t

Hay Expo Set For January 15-16

The 2025 Northwest Hay Expo will take place in the Tri-Cities next week. Andrew Eddie, President of the Washington State Hay Growers Association, said this year’s classes and education opportunities will focus on trends in the industry, helping growers improve business practices. "It wa...

Mattson Named New Office of Columbia River Director

Washington Department of Ecology Director Laura Watson has named Larry Mattson as director of the agency’s Office of Columbia River. Mattson currently oversees renewable energy grants at the Washington State Department of Commerce. He has also worked...

Dent Will Continue Leadership Role On House Ag Committee

Washington Republicans announced Tuesday that when the 2025 legislative session convenes on Monday, January 13th, Moses Lake Representative Tom Dent will maintain his leadership role on the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee. Dent has served on the committee since he was first elected in 2014. ...

Fish and Wildlife Offering Reward For Poached Wolves

U.S. Fish and Wildlife has increased its reward for information after three wolves were found dead in central Washington. Fish and Wildlife raised its reward to $10,000 for information leading to arrests and convictions after dead wolves were found in Klickitat and Okanogan counties. Investigator...

Price At The Pump: Oil Prices Move Higher To Start The New Year

We’re only a week into the New Year, but oil prices have been moving for most of 2025. Oil prices were trading around $74 per barrel Monday, reporting some of the highest prices seen in several months. So, why the sudden jump in crude prices? “Now there's som...