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
Potato Conference Starts Tuesday In the Tri-Cities
The 2023 Washington & Oregon Potato Conference gets underway Tuesday at the Three Rivers Convention Center in the Tri-Cities. Tressa Radach Newton with the Washington state Potato Commission said one of the newest features that they are most excited about, is not a new feature. She said th...
Muzzall: Capital Gains Tax Likely To Hit Ag
As the debate over a capital gains tax in Washington continues, it’s looking more and more likely that the farming community will be subject to those taxes, despite earlier assurances that they wouldn’t be. At issue is the constitutionality of the capital gains tax passed by lawmakers in April 2021, that looks to issue a 7% tax on all transactions of $250,000 or great. The issue is curren...
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Oil Prices Slip As Investors Worry About A Recession
Recession fears dominated the headlines out of the World Economic Forum's meeting in Davos. Those headlines continue to chip away at the optimism that stoked the market last week on prospects that fuel demand would increase in China. The U.S...
Grassley Intends to Reintroduce Farm Credit for Americans Act
Last week, Senator Chuck Grassley announced plans to reintroduce the Farm Credit for Americans Act. The legislation bans the federal government from allowing foreign individuals to obtain credit and financial services through the Farm Credit System. The Iow...
Tree Fruit Days Start This Week
Washington State University will start their Tree Fruit Days this week for growers and producers across north central Washington.
“Topics include pest and disease management, invasive species, climate impacts on pollination, discussions on agricultural labor, and evaluating emerging technologies,” said WSU Tree Fruit Extension Specialist Tianna DuPont. She added this is a...
Future of Farming: Many Don’t Appreciate The Impact Ag Has Daily
Lillian McGregor, this year’s Washington FFA State Reporter, talks about the impact the farming economy has on the lives of millions of Washingtonians.
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ODFW OKs Lethal Removal Of NE Oregon Wolves
With non-lethal measures failing to stop depredations, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has authorized lethal removal of up to two wolves in the High Valley area in eastern Union County, an area previously used by the Catherine Pack...
Wine Minute: Previewing The Oregon Wine Symposium
The Oregon Wine Symposium is coming up next month. What can you expect this year? Bree Stock, Director of Education at the Oregon Wine Board has a preview.
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EPA Orders Corp To Make Changes At Northwest Dams
Last month, the EPA ordered the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to stop oil and other toxic chemical discharges into the Columbia River. The announcement put the issue of river spills back to the front burner. The group Columbia Riverkeeper sued the Corps last year, and says these pollutants harm fish and other wildlife in the Columbia and Snake Rivers. Miles Johnson, Co...
World’s First Honeybee Vaccine Gets Approved
The USDA granted a conditional license for a vaccine to protect the country’s honeybees from foulbrood disease. Earth.com said the bacterial infection weakens and kills honeybee colonies and has no treatment. The vaccine was developed by Dalan Animal Health and brings hope for a weapon against a disease that regularly ravages colonies that are highly important to food pollination.
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Bureau of Land Management Seeks Input on Solar Energy Program
Earlier this week, the Bureau of Land Management announced a public meeting to solicit feedback on utility-scale solar energy planning. BLM is considering updates to its 2012 Western Solar Plan that included six southwestern states, including Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah. On top ...
Wine Minute: Importance Of The Research Survey
In today's Wine Minute, Melissa Hansen with the Washington state Wine Commission explains the importance of their annual research survey, and why everyone in the industry should participate.
You can take the survey by visiting the Washington State Wine Commission's Website.
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