Glenn Vaagen

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.

Newhouse Optimistic About Trade Under Trump Administration

Representative Dan Newhouse said he thinks the farming community will benefit greatly with the return of President Trump. The Central Washington Republican said trade has been one of his biggest frustrations with this current administration, which as he pointed out is vital for the state’s farm economy. “I rea...

McAuliffe Named Oregon Ag Teacher Of The Year

Congratulations to North Lake School teacher Hannah McAuliffe, earlier this fall she was named the 2024 Oregon Agriculture in the Classroom Educator of the Year. Oregon AITC said McAuliffe was selected for her integration of agriculture into core subjects. McAulif...

Wine Minute: More On Late Season Irrigation

Washington State University's Dr. Markus Keller talks about their new late season irrigation study, and the kind of data and information he hopes to pull in the future. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@to...

Hamp: Expiration Of the Farm Bill Hurts Us All

After the Farm Bill extension expired at the end of September, there was hope across farm country that a new piece of legislation would be crafted and approved before the end of the year. At this point, it doesn’t appear the lame duck Congress will address the Farm Bill before breaking for Christmas. Chis H...

Health Officials Continue To Watch Bird Flu

With cases of bird flu in cattle reported across the western U.S., as well as cases in pigs and humans here in the Northwest, health officials are watching the H5N1 strain very closely. But, why is this strain so devastating for domestic birds? ...

WSU Extension Helping Forest Owners Look At Bigleaf Maple

Washington State University Extension is working with foresters in the western part of the state to tap an emerging market. Thanks to funding from the state Department of Agriculture, WSU Extension is supporting bigleaf maple syrup production. ...

Focus On Fruit: 12/05/24

How do those overseas markets look right now? Jon DeVaney with the Washington State Tree Fruit Association provides an update. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsqu...

Bentz: Owyhee Request “Crying Wolf”

Late last month, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek sent a letter to President Biden asking that he designate the Owyhee Canyonlands as a national monument before he leaves office. Eastern Oregon Congressman Cliff Bentz calls Kotek’s letter to Biden a “Classic example of crying wolf.” "She s...

Farm Trade Deficit Continues To Grow

The USDA is projecting another record Ag trade deficit this fiscal year as imports surge and exports lag. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer says this is the 3rd year of this current trend. “From ’23 to ’24, we saw more than a 10-billion-dollar year-over-year increase. This year, we’re looking at som...

OSU Field Guide Works To ID Western Boxelder Bug Damage

Oregon State University Extension is out with a free online field guide to help Northwest pear growers address western boxelder bug damage as well as developing management strategies. School officials said “Western Boxelder Bug Feeding Damage in Pear,” provides an overview of life cycle, monitoring and management. While they are...