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.

OSU Hosting Reproduction Clinic This Weekend

Oregon State University will hold a Cattle Reproduction Clinic Saturday April 26th at the Oldfield Animal Teach Facility on the Corvallis Campus. Topics of this week’s clinic include Cow Estrus Cycle, Hormones & Synchronization Protocols Pregnancy Diagnosis Vaccinations & Reproduction Considerations Work with cattle Nutrition chat Registration is $35, which includes lunch. To learn

Beef, Pork, Poultry Exports Drop

A look at April’s U.S. meat trade forecast points to overall export reductions both month-over-month as well as and year-over-year. Why the drop? “Beef export forecast the change this month was largely reflecting reduced exports to China because of both tariff and non-tariff barriers, including the fact that we've seen a lapse in plant registrations for exports to China,” said USDA World Agricu

AFBF Asking For WOTUS Clarity

The American Farm Bureau Federation is asking the EPA for changes to the Waters of the U.S. Rule. David Schilling, AFBF public policy counsel, said the group wants the rule brought in line with the Sackett v. EPA Supreme Court ruling. “...

Farm Bankruptcies Climbing in 2025

From 2023-2024, farm bankruptcies increased 55% and are trending even higher in 2025. Farmers are continuing to struggle with low prices for their agricultural commodities and the high costs of inputs needed to grow those crops. Bloomberg said unpredictable tariffs, immigration overhauls, federal programs being cut, and frozen USDA funding are now part of the challenges farmers face as they loo

Focus On Fruit: 04/24/25

Washington State University is warning pear and apple growers to watch for fire blight. WSU's Tianna Dupont explains what growers need to watch for, and steps they need to take. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsqu...

Higham: Potatoes Are Part Of A Healthy Diet

For a variety of reasons, the potato industry struggled last year, with demand for the spud down. Consumers habits have changed after the pandemic, and the U.S. is not exporting as many potato products as growers and industry leader would like to see. On top ...

Fischer: Prices For Cattle Remain High

According to the USDA’s April Cattle on Feed report, the national cattle herd remains smaller year-over-year, despite efforts to increase inventory. What do the marketing trends in the industry look like? USDA livestock analyst Anthony Fischer says when it comes to the number of cattle on feed over 150 days, which he pointed out is typically an indicator of how fast cattle are being marketed, t

Important Crop Deadlines Drawing Closer

The USDA reminds agricultural producers that the final date to apply for or make changes to their existing crop insurance coverage is quickly approaching for summer planted crops, annual forage, and forage seeding. Sales closing dates vary by crop, but the next major sales closing dates are May 1, July 15, and July 31...

Reclamation: Klamath Water Demands Likely To Be Met

The Bureau of Reclamation announced Monday afternoon that anticipated water demands for Klamath Project water contractors are "likely to be met" as the Basin pivots from consecutive years of drought. Described in the 2025 Klamath Project Annual Operations Plan, the initial water supply allocations from Reclamation are based on modeled estimates of water available for irrigation delivery

Japanese Buyers Tour Idaho Beef Facilities

A team of buyers from major Japanese beef importers recently visited Idaho, as well as Kansas and Colorado to learn about the beef supply chain, from ranch to feedlot, processing to retail. “We had about a dozen buyers that represented four of the major beef importing companies in Japan come to visit us here in Idaho," said Agri Beef’s Jay Theiler, one of the hosts of the tour. "We ha