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
Focus On Fruit for 06/30/22
What impact did mid-April's snow have on the Northwest pear crop. We put that question before PBNW's Jeff Correa.
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4th Of July BBQ Price Tag Increases
According to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Market Basket Survey, the average cost of a summer cookout for ten people is $69.68, which breaks down to less than $7 per person. AFBF Chief Economist Roger Cryan said the overall cost for the cookout is up 17% year over year, for a variety of reasons.
“One o...
High Input Costs Putting Pressure On Farm County, Goss Says
Creighton University’s June Rural Mainstreet Index sank into negative territory for the first time since September 2020. Dr. Ernie Goss is co-creator of the RMI.
“Inflation is a really big concern, of course, with the accompanying interest rate hikes. The Federal Reserve,...
Kind: Administration Following USMCA, Dairy Issue Closely
In May, the U.S. Trade Representative’s office initiated the second USMCA dispute regarding Canadian dairy tariff-rate quota policies. The TRQs deny allocation access to eligible applicants, including retailers, food service operators, and other types of importers, and impose new conditions on the allocation and use of the TRQs.
Wiscon...
Supreme Court Rejects R-CALF Lawsuit
The Supreme Court this week denied R-CALF’s lawsuit against 13 state beef councils and the Beef Checkoff. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association said the ruling effectively ends “yet another R-CALF attack on the Beef Checkoff and prevents the activist attorneys at Public Justice, from further diverting Checkoff and beef industry resources.”
NCBA intervened in the...
Survey Americans Want Clearer Product Labeling of Plant-Based ‘Chicken’
Earlier this week, the National Chicken Council announced findings from a recent national survey of Americans regarding consumer attitudes about chicken and plant-based ‘chicken’ alternatives. Survey participants included individuals who consume meat and animal products, along with flexitarians, vegetarians and vegans. The results indicat...
USDA Offers On-line Option For Crop Acreage
Crop producers have until July 15th to submit their crop acreage report to their local USDA Farm Agency office. And as FSA Deputy Administrator Scott Marlow notes, there is also a new option available for producers to access their farm records and acreage maps.
"If p...
Searle: 2022 Has Proven To Be Challenging For Idaho Ag
Every year has challenges for farmers across the Pacific Northwest. But, 2022 has put more challenges before Idaho producers than typical, that according to Idaho Farm Bureau Federation President Bryan Searle. He said weather has been more difficult than normal, with an extremely dry winter and early spring, giving way to wet and cool conditions, with some locations experiencing flooding.
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WCIT: Tensions With China Impacting Washington Trade
A variety of political and economic factors, including the increased reliance on tariffs and ongoing tensions with China, have negatively impacted the growth of international trade in Washington over the past couple of years. A new report released Tuesday by the Washington Council on International Trade, details the affect these factors have had on the state’s economy. The repo...
RD Celebrates Homeownership Month
June is National Homeownership month. As part of this nationwide celebration, Rural Development is highlighting programs that can help in the effort to buy, build and repair affordable homes. Trudy Teter with RD Washington said many people are not aware of the programs they offer. Two tha...