An eastern Washington native, John McKay graduated from Whitworth College in Spokane with a degree in Journalism where he also played football. John oversees the daily operation and content of the Pacific Northwest Ag Network delivering the stories and information that impacts the ag industry each day. John is also the program director for the highly-rated NewsTalk 870 AM KFLD in Tri-Cities, Washington. In his off-time, John is a father, husband, coach, and avid NASCAR fan.
John McKay
WA Coastal Bottomfish Fishing Season Kicks off March 9th
Coastal bottomfishing begins March 9th
Oregon Razor Clam Digging Closes Due to Dangerous Toxin
A potentially deadly toxin has been found in excessive levels in the razor clams, for now.
Coastal Razor Clam Diggings Coming to WA This Week
this popular pasttime is now open, coming later this week. But, there are restrictions.
Planned Burns to Begin in March in WA State, Wildland Management
Some planned or prescribed burns will be taking place begnning in march.
Is Mid-Columbia In For a ‘Low’ Water Irrigation Year?
water levels indicate some of the good snowfall melted off
3 Oregon Men Get Jail Time, Fines for Illegally Poaching Sturgeon
3 men get fines and jail time for poaching in Oregon.
WA Farms, Businesses Get Federal Solar, Wind Project Funds
18 projects get funding in WA state
‘New’ Cage-Free Law Behind Huge Jump in WA Egg Prices
The law was originally passed nearly five years ago, but did not go into effect until 2024.
USDA Awarding $500M for Wildfire Protection-WA, OR, ID, and CA
21 sites have been identified by the USDA and Forest Service to receive funding.
WA State Enacts TFN Ban on Red Fox Trapping in Certain Areas
Fish and wildlife says it's to protect endangered populations