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
WIMU Looks To Address Veterinarian Shortages in Idaho, Northwest
Finding veterinarians in rural communities, especially vets that work with large animals is becoming more and more difficult. Because of this growing problem, several western schools have teams up to try to address the problem for farm country. Michael...
Washington Wine Reports A Large 2022 Harvest
The numbers are in, and Washington wine grape growers reported a sizeable jump in tonnage last year. The Washington State Wine Commission’s annual Grape Production Report, showed 240,000 tons of wine grapes were harvested last season, a year-over-year increase of 34%. The state Win...
Washington FFA Looking For Judges
We are weeks away from the 93rd Washington FFA Convention and Expo, which will take place in the Tri-Cities again this year. And while May 11th through the 13th is weeks away, Dany Payne, Executive Director of the Washington FFA said they need your help, now.
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Wine Minute: Relationship Between NGRA & NW Wine
What is the relationship between the Washington wine industry and the National Grape Research Alliance? Donnell Brown takes a look.
If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-9791, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsqu...
Washington Transportation Budget Looks To Fund Central Washington Rail Project
Rail service in central Washington is expected to improve thanks to a $14.5 million inclusion in the 2023-2025 Transportation Budget. The funds will be used for the Connell Rail Interchange project north of the Tri-Cities. The $14.5 million includes ...
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...
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.
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USDA Announces Wildfire Prevention Investments
Earlier this week, the Department of Agriculture announced the first investment of a $1 billion effort to mitigate wildfire risks as the nation faces an ongoing wildfire crisis. USDA announced a $197 million investment for 100 projects that benefit 22 states as part of the Community Wildfire Defense Grant program. The For...
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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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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