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
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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Producers Respond to New H-2A Wage Rule
The U.S. Department of Labor recently announced a final rule to amend H-2A temporary labor certification regulations to better protect agricultural workers. It’s also designed to update the H-2A application and temporary labor certification process. Not everyone ...
Farmer Sentiment Dropped in February
The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dropped five points to 125 in February. Farmers’ perspectives regarding both current conditions on their farms and their expectations for the future also weakened during the month. The Index of ...
Washington Snowpack Ho-Hum For Early March
When it comes to the snowpack in Washington’s higher elevations, it’s not looking bad; but it’s also not looking fabulous. That’s how Scott Pattee with NRCS-Washington is describing the statewide snowpack, which is sitting at 99% of average. Pattee noted while the Northwes...
WSDA Asking Southern Washington Residents To Help Fight The Japanese Beetle
With another growing season approaching, the Washington state Department of Agriculture is preparing to fight the Japanese Beetle. The invasive pest was first reported in the Grandview area in 2020, when three beetles were discovered. Since t...