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
Senate Republicans Introduce Challenge To WOTUS
On Thursday, Idaho Senators Jim Risch and Mike Crapo as well as West Virginia's Shelley Moore Capito, Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, joined 47 of their Senate Republican colleagues in introducing a formal challenge to the Biden administration’s WOTUS rule. Tha...
Newhouse, Others Look To Prevent China From Purchasing Farmland
On Thursday, Representative Dan Newhouse and his House colleagues introduced the Prohibition of Agricultural Land for the People’s Republic of China Act. Supporter say the legislation would prohibit the purchase of public or private agricultural land in the United States by foreign nationals associated with the Government of the People’s Republic of China.
"The Ch...
Wine Minute: What Does 2023 Look Like?
What does international trade look like in 2023, and even beyond? The Washington Wine Commission's Chris Stone takes a look.
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Report Shows Strong Demand Continuing for U.S. Beef
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association released its “Today’s Beef Consumer” report, and it shows beef demand continues to remain strong. Despite various challenges faced by the industry, consumers have repeatedly stated that they will continue buying beef in both the retail and foodservice settings. Compiling research from last ye...
Senate Bill Would Improve the Conservation Reserve Program
Senators John Thune of South Dakota and Minnesota’s Amy Klobuchar reintroduced the Conservation Reserve Program Improvement Act. The bipartisan bill looks to bolster CRP by improving access to grazing, maximizing enrollment options for producers, and addressing implementation issues following the 2018 Farm Bill.
“After...
NW Lawmakers Look To Increase Export Promotion Dollars
On Wednesday, a host of lawmakers, including Washington Representatives Kim Schrier and Dan Newhouse, Kansas Representative Tracey Mann, Minnesota Rep. Brad Finstad, Iowa Representative Ashley Hinson, California's Jimmy Panetta and Jim Costa, as well as Maine's Chellie Pingree, introduced the Agriculture Export Promotion Act of 2023. Th...
Kretz Looks To Localize Wolf Management Efforts
Since 2008 the gray wolf population across Washington has grown nearly 28%, annually. And despite that continual increase, the wolves remain on the endangered list. State Representative Joel Kretz would like to give northeast Washington counties the ability to delist the wolf. The Wauconda area...
Mulrony Hopes To See Stability In 2023
When it comes to the year ahead, Cameron Mulrony, Executive Vice President of Idaho Cattle said he’s looking forward to moving past 2022, which he called volatile.
“You know we had our high points and our low points. We saw liquida...
Focus On Fruit: 02/02/23
In today's Focus On Fruit, Oregon State University shares the latest research looking to address pathogens.
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Efforts Continue To Use Machines During Fruit & Vegetable Harvest
Thanks to increasing labor costs, more and more fruit and vegetable growers are looking to rely on mechanical aid when it comes to harvest and improving efficiencies.
“A good example is in the Washington state apple industry growers are using platforms now where there are teams of workers could ride on the platform between orchard rows and move up and down that we don't have to lug around ladder