John McKay

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.

Japanese Beetle Quarantine Area Greatly Expanded in E. WA

Quarantine area grows in southeast WA

Moses Lake Man Steals Canal Liners to Use in Kids Playground

Man arrested for cutting up, stealing irrigation canal liners for his kids playground.

WSU Gets Grant for Important Livestock Vaccine Research

Vax research will try to develop shot to help against virulent tick-borne livestock virus.

WA State Imposes Emergency Rules for Chronic Wasting Disease

CWD is now being found in more WA state wlidlife

Pending Green Standards Could Drive Truckers Out of WA

The WA Truckers Association sent letter to Gov. Inslee, officials, warning of dangers.

Eagle Eye Produce Expands Footprint With New Idaho Facility

Eagle Eye expands operations

‘Deadly’ Emerald Ash Borer Invades 3 More OR Counties

Native birds are beginning to catch up to the destructive insent, but not fast enough to 'save' some Oregon trees.

Invasive Mussels Found in Idaho Aquarium Tank Products

This idaho discovery comes shortly after a Renton, WA auquarium store also found invasive mussels in a shipment of moss balls.

A First–Crop Duster To Appear at Farm Progress Ag Show

The annual Farm Progress Show will be taking place August 27th -29th in Boone, Iowa and for the first time, a noted crop duster aircraft will make an appearance. A crop duster plane will be on display, and possibly a flight demonstration According to Farm Progress, the Ag Tractor AT 802 A Model will be on display. It's one of ...

FDA Updates National Walnut Recall to Urgent Level Over Listeria Threat

The recent walnut recall has been upped this week to Class 1 by the FDA.