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
Baby Formula Imports Face Tariffs Again in 2023
Baby formula imports into the U.S. will be subject to tariffs again in 2023 as the exemptions implemented during a nationwide shortage are scheduled to expire. The shortage began during supply chain issues brought on by COVID, and those issues began to get worse in February 2022. During ...
2023 Farmers’ Almanac On Store Shelves
As we prepare to wrap up 2022, many are looking ahead to the new year, and one popular resource in the farming community is the Farmers’ Almanac. Editor Pete Geiger said people often limit the Almanac to a weather book.
“Quite frankly, the almanac is very much about how to be good to yourself and how to do things for yourself. You know, there’s alway...
Shipping Remains A Concern For Northwest Ag
The supply chain continues to be a challenge for Americans, not only when it comes to products coming into the United States, but goods heading out. Chris Voigt, Executive Director of the Washington state Potato Commission said they continue to struggle when it comes to getting product overseas, despite red hot demand for U.S. potato...
Northwest Ag Awarded Millions Through SCBG Funding
On Thursday, USDA announced it was awarding $72.9 million in Specialty Crop Block Grant program funding for Fiscal Year 2022. The funding, via AMS, will go to all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
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WSDA Investigating Sick Horses
The Washington state Department of Agriculture is investigating what caused several horses to recently become sick. The Department confirmed on Facebook they are investigating reports of suspected hoary alyssum in hay, possibly causing several horses to become ill. Ac...