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
NASDA Releases Feeding the Economy Report
As part of the National Ag Day Celebration this week, the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture released its annual Feeding the Economy Report. The data shows food and agriculture industries and their suppliers contribute over $8.6 trillio...
NW Hop Stocks Drop
According to NASS, Hop Stocks across the Pacific Northwest fell 4% from 2022’s numbers. The inventory of hops held by growers, dealers, and brewers on March 1st, totaled 186 million pounds, off from the 193 million pounds reported last year.
That’s...
Rural America Must Watch Out For Scams, Voskuhl Says
The top scams of 2022 targeted rural and urban Americans alike. No matter where you live, scammers are constantly trying to find ways to con you out of your money.
“Scammers don’t care where you are from," said the AARP's Sean Voskuhl. "They will tailor their ...
WSDA Hosting Japanese Beetle On-Line Open House
Those living in south central Washington may have the pest Japanese beetle in their yards right now. For those that do, they can get their properties treated free of charge this spring.
Following up on the in-person open house held earlier this month, the Washington State Department of Agriculture will host a virtual open house on Tuesday, starting a noon (PT) to share information about its pl
PNW Honey Production Up 2% from 2021
According to NASS, honey production in Washington last year hit 2.75 million pounds, a 10% drop from 2021. There were 86,000 honey producing colonies, 10,000 lower than the previous year. The yield per colony averaged 32.0 pounds, unchanged from the previous year. Washington's...
Inputs, Canada, Carbon Top Issues For Washington Dairy Industry
After the sharp increase in the cost of doing business, the Washington State Dairy Federation is hoping the industry can avoid more consolidation. The Federation is also optimistic about legislation in Olympia to initiate a carbon reduction program for dairy. In case...
USDA Investing $29M In More American-Made Fertilizer Production
Last week, the USDA announced that eight companies nationwide were receiving grant dollars to beef up domestic fertilizer production. Perfect Blend LLC, headquartered in Othello-WA, will receive part of the $29 million announced under the USDA’s Fertilizer Production Expansion Program.
“Today...
Lamb Weston Donates 70K Pounds Of Potatoes To 2nd Harvest
The farming community showed off its heart Wednesday, as Lamb Weston donated over 70,000 pounds of potatoes to 2nd Harvest. Jean Tucker with 2nd Harvest said the very large donation will help thousands of families across the region. She not...
Oregon FFA Convention Starts Thursday
The 95th annual Oregon FFA state convention gets underway Thursday at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds in Redmond. Ontario’s Kinsley Kemble, this year’s Oregon FFA Vice President said an estimated 3,000 members and guests will be in attendance over the next three days as the convention returns to normal post-pandemic.
“This year we wer...
WSU’s Cosmic Crisp Cracks The Top Ten
Congratulations to Washington State University’s Cosmic Crisp apple. For the first time, the new variety has moved into the top ten best-selling U.S. apple list.
According to information from Nielsen supermarket sales data by Proprietary Variety Management, the Yakima-based company contracted by WSU to commercialize the new variety, Cosmic Crip ranked #10 in volume and 8th in total sales value