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
Farmers Face Extreme Variation In Input Costs
Farmers Business Network released its 2023 Ag Chemical Price Transparency Report last week, which highlighted the extreme price variation facing farmers. The report collected information from 37 states and accounts for over 800 insecticides, fungicides, and herbicides.
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Future of Farming: Ag Must Be On Social Media
While social media is an odd, and sometime confusing thing for the Ag community, Madison Weber, Washington’s FFA Treasure says it’s important farmers take time to jump on-line.
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Boise State, Others Receive Funding To Provide School Meals
Earlier this week, the USDA announced new investments to provide healthy school meals to students. The Department announced several actions to expand support and access to the school meal program including $50 million in grants to increase collaboration between schools, food producers and suppliers.
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Newhouse: Co-Chair A Great Opportunity For Washington Wine
Last month, central Washington Republican Dan Newhouse was once again named Co-Chair of the Congressional Wine Caucus alongside California’s Mike Thompson. Newhouse said this 2nd run as Co-Chair is great news for the Washington wine industry.
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Wine Minute: Springtime Activity At WSU’s Wine Science Center
Washington State University's Matthew Boenzli talks about the 2022 crop, and what's taking place at the Tri-Cities based Wine Science Center this time of year.
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New Coalition Calls for Robust Farm Bill Agriculture and Nutrition Funding
Feeding America this week announced the launch of Farmers Feed America. The organization says the broad coalition shows that farmers and food banks are united in calling for a strong 2023 Farm Bill that meets the needs of America's farmers and protects federal nutrition programs. Th...
Newton: Working Up The Farm Bill Will Be Challenging
A tough budget environment and expected falling crop prices will make it even more challenging to write the next Farm Bill. Senate Ag Republican Chief Economist John Newton said producers are facing soaring input costs, an unrealistic farm safety net and gloomy Congressional Budget Office crop projections.
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Rural Mainstreet Index Dips In The Negative
After three straight months of readings slightly above growth neutral, the Creighton University Rural Mainstreet Index fell below the growth neutral threshold. The March index slumped from 50.1 in February to a reading of 45.6 in March. Despite...
Frozen Fruits Linked To Hepatitis Outbreak
Gresham, OR-based Scenic Fruit Company has recalled its frozen "Organic Strawberries” sold at Costco, Aldi, KeHE, Vital Choice Seafood and PCC Community Markets, as well as frozen “Organic Tropical Fruit Blend” sold at Trader Joe’s, due to an outbreak of hepatitis A illnesses. Five outbreak-associa...
Three Rivers Grazing Conference Kicks Off Tuesday
The 17th annual Three Rivers Grazing Conference sponsored by University of Idaho Extension will take place Tuesday, March 28th, in Lewiston, ID. Meranda Small with UI Extension said after hitting the pause button because of COVID-19, they had a variety of people reach out, asking that the all-day conference returns.
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