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
USDAs Simplified Direction Loan Application Now Available
A new, simplified direct loan application is now available for all producers seeking a direct farm loan from the Farm Service Agency. The new application went from 29 to 13 pages to provide an improved customer experience for producers applying for loans and enables them to complete a more streamlined application Producers also have the option to complete an electronic fillable form or prepare a
PNW House Members Vote To Repeal WOTUS
The U.S. House voted last week to repeal, on a largely symbolic 227-198 vote, the EPA’s controversial WOTUS rule. The Senate could follow suit as soon as this week. Democrats argued clean water is a human right that will suffer with the GOP’s move. However nine Democrats, inclu...
Future of Farming: Ag Needs To Share The Real Story
Lillian McGregor, Washington’s FFA State Reporter, says the ag sector can't use excuses or fears to prevent the real story of American farming from being shared.
If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-9791, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsquaremed...
Wine Minute: The Importance Of Communication
Donnell Brown President of the National Grape Research Alliance discusses the importance of communication both within the industry as well as with consumers.
If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-9791, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@to...
Farmer Sentiment Dropped in February
The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dropped five points to 125 in February. Farmers’ perspectives regarding both current conditions on their farms and their expectations for the future also weakened during the month. The Index of ...
Ethanol Production Surges
The Energy Information Administration says ethanol output jumped to the highest level in more than two months while inventories again increased during the week ending on February 17th. The EIA report said production rose to an average of 1.029 milli...
Milk Production Expected To Drop
“Given weaker returns going forward along with a few other factors we reduced our milk production forecast by 900,000 pounds this month."
But, despite that, dairy production year-over-year is still forecasted up according, to USDA world agricultural outlook board chair Mark Jekanowski. He noted...
USDA Continues To Work To Address Bird Flu
During a recent Senate Ag committee hearing where bird flu took center stage, USDA Under Secretary of Agriculture Jenny Moffitt told lawmakers the Department is acting very quickly to address any and all outbreaks, regardless of where they occur across the country...
Canola Acreage Expected To Continue To Grow
Over the past five years, canola acreage across the Northwest has grown at a fairly consistent rate. One of the few exceptions was reported between 2021 and 2022, but Karen Sowers, Executive Director of the Pacific Northwest Canola Association said that flat trend was not due to demand, but rather due to weather the region experienced last spring. But she...
Despite Challenges Opportunities Still Exist In Farm Country
As farmers look ahead to 2023, many are concerned about what the financial picture hold in store. While many producers enjoyed record commodity prices last year, there were several headwinds, from high input costs, to trade issues, and of course, weather problems, giving many reason to pause in the months ahead. Heather...
Price of Chicken Wings Easing in Time for the Big Games
Retail prices for chicken wings have been trending lower in recent months, just in time for the Super Bowl and March Madness. Previously, a combination of limited supplies and strong demand led to a historic runup in wholesale and retail prices.
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Students to Celebrate Agriculture and Leadership Around the Country
You’ll probably see more blue corduroy in your community starting next weekend. National FFA week starts Saturday February 18th and runs through the 25th.
Whether through service projects or community gatherings, National FFA Week is a time for FFA members to raise awareness about the National FFA Organization's role in developing future leaders and the importance of agricultural education. Na