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
OSU Extension Hosting Four Calving Schools In April
Next month, Oregon State University Extension will offer four sessions of “Calving Schools” in Corvallis and Tillamook. This will be the first time in a while the calving schools have been offered in the western part of the state. OSU’s Jenifer Cruic...
How Does The Rural/Urban Divide Impact Cancer Deaths
New research, sponsored by the National Grange, sheds light on the rural-urban disparity in cancer mortality, diagnosis and screenings across the U.S. According to the CDC, cancer deaths in rural areas is 14% higher than those in urban communities.
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Oregon Farmers Get $2.1M In Federal Assistance
Last week, Oregon Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced that 11 Oregon farmers will receive a combined $2.1 million in grants from the USDA. The funds will be used to for those producers to expand their influence and market new products.
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Stabilizing Inputs Encouraging Some In Farm Country
Throughout much of 2022 and into this year, much of the financial concern for the ag industry was input costs that were climbing at significant rates. But now, those concerns don’t seem to be so loud. The Idaho Cattlemen’s Cameron Mulrony said diesel prices are a great example.
“It seemed to stabiliz...
Oil Prices Increase As Diesel Prices Continue To Slide
With many investors confident that the worst of the banking situation is behind us, oil prices are moving higher. West Texas Crude prices increased roughly $4 in the past week, trading in the low-to-mid $70 per barrel range, which means gasoline prices are likely not far behind before moving up. Despite...
USTR Hearing Before Senate Committee Gets Testy
Both parties challenged U.S. Trade Ambassador Katherine Tai repeatedly on the administration’s failure to negotiate market-opening free trade deals and even pursuing a ‘go-it-alone’ policy without consulting lawmakers on trade.
“Congres...
Schrier: Farm Bill Chair Role Great For The 8th
Earlier this month, Washington representative Kim Schrier was named Chair of the New Democrat Coalition’s Farm Bill Take Force. She says she’s very honored to represent her district as well as the New Dems in this way.
“ Pro growin...
Taylor Trade Mission To Panama Very Encouraging
Last week, a delegation of nearly 30 U.S. Ag businesses, farm groups, and others were in Panama to explore export opportunities to the region. USDA Under Secretary for trade Alexis Taylor led the mission, which wasn’t directed exclusively at Panama, but six other countries from the region as well. As the trip w...
Hurst Marchant Mental Health A Concern After This Winter
This spring is shaping up to be a challenging one, mentally for many wheat growers in Idaho. Britany Hurst Marchant, Executive Director of Idaho Wheat said this winter has been difficult for many in the farming, but especially for wheat growers. She not...
Ag Tech Trends: 03/27/23
In today's PNW Ag Network Tech Trends, Washington State University's Troy Peters talks about the low elevation spray application and how this will help farmers save water and energy.
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