Glenn Vaagen

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.

Legislation To Protect Snake River Dams Introduced

On Wednesday, Idaho Senator Jim Risch and Central Washington Representative Dan Newhouse introduced the Northwest Security Act. The legislation would o require the Bureau of Reclamation, the Bonneville Power Administration, and the U.S. Army C...

WSU Hosting Dry Cleaning and Sanitizing Workshop

Washington State University will host a workshop at the end of the month focused on sanitation in the onion industry. School officials said the one-day event will focus on managing microbial risks in dry produce packing facilities, focusing in-depth on the onion sector. Ex...

Stap: EPA Has A Vendetta Against Yakima Dairies

A recent decision by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals to uphold an EPA’s preliminary injunction against a group of Yakima Valley dairies means those dairies must continue to test for nitrate contamination. That recent ruling follows an appeal by the dairy farms against a previous court order mandating the expanded tests. Larry ...

Several From Washington Named To USApple Leadership

The U.S. Apple Association announced the newest members of its leadership development program, the NextGen Apple Fellowship, last week, and several come from the Northwest. Those selected to participate in the 2025 class include: Julieta Castillo -- Marketing Coordinator Superfresh Growers (Yakima, WA) Zachary Cohen -- Sales Cohen Produce Marketing (Shiremanstown, PA) William Gant -- Produc

Price At The Pump: Wait And See

Oil prices were lower in early Tuesday trade, as investors, and the world, try to ingest President Trump's plans to apply new tariffs later than expected while boosting oil and gas production in the United States. West Texas Crude was trading around $75 per barrel in early hours, down more than 2%. Brent C...

WSDA Hosting Japanese Beetle Webinar

The Washington State Department of Agriculture will host a webinar Tuesday, focused on preparing for Japanese Beetle treatments this year. WSDA said the 45 minute on-line session will show those in impacted areas how the sign up for treatment, how to prepare for treatments, and know when the treatment is over. The Dep...

Newhouse Anticipates New Trade Opportunities Under Trump

It’s been over four years since the United States has entered into a free trade agreement. Many in the Ag community will say that is one of the many pressures making farming more challenging these days. House Ag Committee member Dan Newhouse said the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative h...

OT Expected To Be A Top Priority In Oregon Legislative Session

The 2025 Oregon Legislative Session gets underway next week in Salem. And while the priorities for the farming community vary quite a bit, there will be several key issues discussed; water, regulation and overtime. For Jeff Stone Executive Director for the Oregon Nurseries Association, overtime will be one of, if not the top issues. “What we'r...

RD Announces Funding For Yakama Power Project

On Wednesday, USDA’s Rural Development announced that it will invest $94 million in Yakama Power's Clean Energy Project. The funds come via the Powering Affordable Clean Energy program, PACE, where rural electric cooperatives and communities can use funding to lower electricity costs for businesses and families, while reducing climate pollution. Yakama Power said th...

Newhouse Confident A New Farm Bill Will Be Passed “Quickly”

Republicans representing rural districts say they are confident that a Farm Bill will be passed within the first couple months of the year. So, why is the GOP so confident they will replace the 2018 Farm Bill well ahead of the September deadline? Re...