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.
Glenn Vaagen
NASDA Releases Feeding the Economy Report
As part of the National Ag Day Celebration this week, the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture released its annual Feeding the Economy Report. The data shows food and agriculture industries and their suppliers contribute over $8.6 trillio...
WSDA Hosting Japanese Beetle On-Line Open House
Those living in south central Washington may have the pest Japanese beetle in their yards right now. For those that do, they can get their properties treated free of charge this spring.
Following up on the in-person open house held earlier this month, the Washington State Department of Agriculture will host a virtual open house on Tuesday, starting a noon (PT) to share information about its pl
PNW Honey Production Up 2% from 2021
According to NASS, honey production in Washington last year hit 2.75 million pounds, a 10% drop from 2021. There were 86,000 honey producing colonies, 10,000 lower than the previous year. The yield per colony averaged 32.0 pounds, unchanged from the previous year. Washington's...
Schrier Hosts Farm Bill Listening Event In Puyallup
Washington representative Kim Schrier kicked off a tour of the 8th district Friday with a Farm Bill listening session in western Washington. Schrier said regardless of where she goes in the district, there are certain themes of the Farm Bill that always rise to the top.
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Inputs, Canada, Carbon Top Issues For Washington Dairy Industry
After the sharp increase in the cost of doing business, the Washington State Dairy Federation is hoping the industry can avoid more consolidation. The Federation is also optimistic about legislation in Olympia to initiate a carbon reduction program for dairy. In case...
USDA Investing $29M In More American-Made Fertilizer Production
Last week, the USDA announced that eight companies nationwide were receiving grant dollars to beef up domestic fertilizer production. Perfect Blend LLC, headquartered in Othello-WA, will receive part of the $29 million announced under the USDA’s Fertilizer Production Expansion Program.
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WSU’s Cosmic Crisp Cracks The Top Ten
Congratulations to Washington State University’s Cosmic Crisp apple. For the first time, the new variety has moved into the top ten best-selling U.S. apple list.
According to information from Nielsen supermarket sales data by Proprietary Variety Management, the Yakima-based company contracted by WSU to commercialize the new variety, Cosmic Crip ranked #10 in volume and 8th in total sales value
Farm Bill Listening Sessions Scheduled For The PNW
Farmers across the Pacific Northwest will have several opportunities to make their thoughts on the 2023 Farm Bill known.
Oregon’s 5th District representative Lori Chavez-DeRemer will hold a listening session Tuesday March 14th at the Farm Bureau office in Salem. In addit...
DeHaan: Oil Community Watching The U.S. Economy
Oil prices continue to soften, not on news from China, not because of the on-going war in Ukraine, but concerns over the U.S. economy. Patrick DeHaan with GasBuddy said investors are concerned about everything from Wall Street to Main Street.
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Northwest Wheat Growers Told To Prepare For Stripe Rust In 2023
According to the latest numbers from Washington State University, stripe rust is forecasted to be in the moderate epidemic level in the eastern Pacific Northwest, which means 20-40% yield loss in the 2023 growing season. Those estimates come from predication models using the weather data from November 2022 to February 2023.
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