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
Washington Wine Reports A Large 2022 Harvest
The numbers are in, and Washington wine grape growers reported a sizeable jump in tonnage last year. The Washington State Wine Commission’s annual Grape Production Report, showed 240,000 tons of wine grapes were harvested last season, a year-over-year increase of 34%. The state Win...
Washington FFA Looking For Judges
We are weeks away from the 93rd Washington FFA Convention and Expo, which will take place in the Tri-Cities again this year. And while May 11th through the 13th is weeks away, Dany Payne, Executive Director of the Washington FFA said they need your help, now.
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Washington Transportation Budget Looks To Fund Central Washington Rail Project
Rail service in central Washington is expected to improve thanks to a $14.5 million inclusion in the 2023-2025 Transportation Budget. The funds will be used for the Connell Rail Interchange project north of the Tri-Cities. The $14.5 million includes ...
Oil Prices Increase As Diesel Prices Continue To Slide
With many investors confident that the worst of the banking situation is behind us, oil prices are moving higher. West Texas Crude prices increased roughly $4 in the past week, trading in the low-to-mid $70 per barrel range, which means gasoline prices are likely not far behind before moving up. Despite...
Schrier: Farm Bill Chair Role Great For The 8th
Earlier this month, Washington representative Kim Schrier was named Chair of the New Democrat Coalition’s Farm Bill Take Force. She says she’s very honored to represent her district as well as the New Dems in this way.
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Newhouse: Co-Chair A Great Opportunity For Washington Wine
Last month, central Washington Republican Dan Newhouse was once again named Co-Chair of the Congressional Wine Caucus alongside California’s Mike Thompson. Newhouse said this 2nd run as Co-Chair is great news for the Washington wine industry.
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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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