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.

USDA Investing $29M In More American-Made Fertilizer Production

Last week, the USDA announced that eight companies nationwide were receiving grant dollars to beef up domestic fertilizer production. Perfect Blend LLC, headquartered in Othello-WA, will receive part of the $29 million announced under the USDA’s Fertilizer Production Expansion Program. “Today...

PNW Honey Production Up 2% from 2021

According to NASS, honey production in Washington last year hit 2.75 million pounds, a 10% drop from 2021. There were 86,000 honey producing colonies, 10,000 lower than the previous year. The yield per colony averaged 32.0 pounds, unchanged from the previous year. Washington's...

Rural America Must Watch Out For Scams, Voskuhl Says

The top scams of 2022 targeted rural and urban Americans alike. No matter where you live, scammers are constantly trying to find ways to con you out of your money. “Scammers don’t care where you are from," said the AARP's Sean Voskuhl. "They will tailor their ...

USDA Announces Wildfire Prevention Investments

Earlier this week, the Department of Agriculture announced the first investment of a $1 billion effort to mitigate wildfire risks as the nation faces an ongoing wildfire crisis. USDA announced a $197 million investment for 100 projects that benefit 22 states as part of the Community Wildfire Defense Grant program. The For...

Washington Wine Reports A Large 2022 Harvest

The numbers are in, and Washington wine grape growers reported a sizeable jump in tonnage last year. The Washington State Wine Commission’s annual Grape Production Report, showed 240,000 tons of wine grapes were harvested last season, a year-over-year increase of 34%. The state Win...

How Can Source Help Your Operation Now And Into The Future

Soil health is so important for a successful farm operation. Jessica Schultz, senior agronomist at Sound Agriculture talks about Source and what separates them from the other products currently on the market. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-9791, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@to...

Washington FFA Looking For Judges

We are weeks away from the 93rd Washington FFA Convention and Expo, which will take place in the Tri-Cities again this year. And while May 11th through the 13th is weeks away, Dany Payne, Executive Director of the Washington FFA said they need your help, now. “...

CRA Challenging WOTUS Clears The Senate

A Congressional Review Act, or CRA, put forward by both Idaho senators Jim Risch and Mike Crapo, cleared the Senate Thursday, challenging the Biden administration’s Waters of the United States rule, which grossly expands federal regulatory authority over water. “...

R-Calf Calling For COOL In The 2023 Farm Bill

R-Calf USA is warning of catastrophic consequences if the 2023 Farm Bill doesn’t include reforms. CEO Bill Bullard said the future important infrastructure components to remain competitive such as participants, cattle and markets are in jeopardy. “And f...

NW Senators Throw Support Behind CURD Act

A bipartisan effort is underway in the U.S. Senate to change labeling guidelines for cheese. Oregon Senator Ron Wyden, along with Idaho senators Jim Risch and Mike Crapo have co-sponsored the Codifying Useful Regulatory Definitions, or CURD Act...