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
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.
Idaho Project Will Dig Deep For Breakthough Soil Research
University of Idaho project will allow most exspansive soil research in the world.
WA Opens Another Round of Farm To School Food Grant Applications
Fram to School is a program that help get WA grown or produced food to school and other child nutrition programs.
WA Coastal Bottomfish Fishing Season Kicks off March 9th
Coastal bottomfishing begins March 9th
Oregon Razor Clam Digging Closes Due to Dangerous Toxin
A potentially deadly toxin has been found in excessive levels in the razor clams, for now.
Coastal Razor Clam Diggings Coming to WA This Week
this popular pasttime is now open, coming later this week. But, there are restrictions.
Planned Burns to Begin in March in WA State, Wildland Management
Some planned or prescribed burns will be taking place begnning in march.