An eastern Washington native, John McKay graduated from Whitworth College in Spokane with a degree in Journalism where he also played football. John oversees the daily operation and content of the Pacific Northwest Ag Network delivering the stories and information that impacts the ag industry each day. John is also the program director for the highly-rated NewsTalk 870 AM KFLD in Tri-Cities, Washington. In his off-time, John is a father, husband, coach, and avid NASCAR fan.
John McKay
15 WA Popular Shellfish Digging Areas Threatened by Fecal Contamination
WA State Dept. of Health and Fish and Wildlife say contamination an issue
USDA Official Tours Pasco Tidewater Fuel Project
Tidewater received a grant to increase biofuel capability along Snake River
WA Fish-Wildlife Meetings April 18-20 to Address Cougar, Wolf Issues
the public can register to submit input
Stevens County Sheriff Asked if It’s Legal to Hunt, Shoot Bigfoot
Man from Idaho wants to know...
EPA Drops $194Million for Puget Sound-King County Water Cleanup
Numerous reports indicate a number of wastewater plants dumping excess sewage in to Puget Sound, and othe water quality issues.
WA Considers Introducing Bull Trout into Sullivan Lake
Public input will be taken til April 30
Minnesota Goat Tests Positive for Avian Bird Flu, 1st Case in US
The goat was one of several younger animals that apparently shared a space and water source with a group of infected birds.
11 WA Counties, Others, Will Get Cherry Disaster Relief
warmer than expected weather compressed the harvest season, resulting in a lot of fruit being left on trees.
Montana Man Pleads Guilty to Breeding ‘Giant’ 300lb. Mutant Sheep
A Vaugn, Montana man wanted to breed giant 300 pound sheep, then sell special permits for people to hunt them and make him money.
What Do We Know about Historic Kennewick Grain Elevator?
Often you will get directions from people using the grain elevator as a reference point.