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
How is The Political Landscape Impacting Rural America?
After a Red Wave that wasn’t in November, Washington D.C. is very partisan and very tight, with no clear advantage for either of the major parties.
What does that mean for farm county, and issues important for at the Ag sector?
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Egg Prices are Projected to Drop 30% This Year
The price of eggs is projected to fall dramatically after reaching record-high levels over several months. The USDA said those prices should fall back to typical levels this year, provided the U.S. doesn’t see a rebound in highly pathogenic avian influenza cases in 2023. The Bureau of...
2022 Annual Milk Production up 0.1% From 2021
Milk production in the United States came in at 226-billion-pounds last year, 0.1% increase from 2021. Revisions to 2021 production increased that’s year’s total by 35-million-pounds. Meanwhile, 2022’s revised production was down 158-million-pounds from the previous USDA publication. Annual total milk production has in...
Schoesler: Many Lawmakers Have A Deaf Ear To Issues Farmers Face
Several key ag issues have taken center stage during the current Washington legislative session. But is the farming community getting a fair shake in Olympia?
No, says Ritzville senator, Mark Schoesler.
He noted the 2021-2022 session was horrible for Washington’s farming community, but this session isn’t much better thanks to the deaf ear the ag community has received. He pointed to the Cap
Northwest Remains Dry as February Comes To A Close
The Northwest remains very dry with two dozen days to go to spring.
According to the latest drought numbers, 92% of Oregon is Abnormally Dry, while 77% of the state is under a D-1, or Moderate Drought, designation. Both of those figures increased over the past week. Meanwhile, S...
Washington’s Winter School Set For Saturday In Colville
Washington State University’s Forest Owners Winter School takes place this weekend. Natalie Johnson with the state Department of Natural Resources, said the full day event is geared toward small forest landowners.
"It's everybody from very small forest land owners to moderate size," said Johnson. "Our definition of...
USDA: Beef Numbers Up, White Meat Down In February
When it comes to the meat production and price forecast for the month of February, USDA World Ag Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski says things are pretty straight forward. He noted things are looking up when it comes to beef production and price.
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Sandison Offers Thoughts On Ag Overtime
Farmers across Washington continue trying to adjust their books as Ag overtime has thrown another wrinkle in the day-to-day operations of farming. Derek Sandison, Director of the Washington state Department of Agriculture, said in his conversations with producers across the state, the reaction has been mixed.
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Oil Prices Are Moving Lower, But The Reason May Surprise You
The turbulent see-saw that is oil prices continues to move back and forth. Over the past week, West Texas Crude prices have moved lower, by slight amounts. Pattrick DeHaan with GasBuddy said the reason those prices have moved lower may have many people scratching their head.
“Good and ...
Doizer: Transportation Must Remain A Top Priority In Olympia
There are several key issues the Washington farming community is watching during the current legislative session in Olympia. Two of the top issues are the Cap and Trade fees being assessed to farmers and food movers, as well as the implementation of overtime in agriculture. State S...