Glenn Vaagen is the Program Director of the Pacific Northwest Ag Network. He has won 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. Glenn started his radio career as the Program and News Director at KMAX-AM in Colfax, WA. He also was a reporter/anchor at KXLY-AM in Spokane, WA. Prior to launching the PNW Ag Network, Glenn served as the Program and News Director for KBNW-AM/FM in Bend, OR, where the station was recognized for reporting excellence by the Oregon Association of Broadcasters in 2009. Glenn, a former University of Idaho football player, is married and has four children.
Glenn Vaagen
Eastern Oregon University Minute: The Teach Rural Program
In today's Eastern Oregon University Minute, Dave Dallas talks to us about EOU's Teach Rural Program.
If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia.com
EIA Expects Continued High Energy Prices Through 2023
The U.S. Energy Information Administration forecasts that a variety of U.S. energy prices will remain historically high through 2023. The outlook includes oil, natural gas, coal, and electricity, as seen in EIA’s June 2022 Short-Term Energy Outlook Tuesday.
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Focus On Fruit for 06/09/22
In today's Focus On Fruit, B.J. Thurlby talks about the impact new overtime requirements are having on the local fruit industry.
If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia.com
UC Davis Working To Protect U.S. Grapevine Collection
The University of California Davis is building a special greenhouse to protect the future of America’s wine grape industry. Foundation Plant Services, provides virus tested grapevine plant material to nurseries, which are then sold to vineyards.
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WSU Hosting Little Cherry Field Day
Washington State University will host field day next week to for growers interested in staying ahead of the Little Cherry & X-disease infections in their orchards. The Tree Fruit Extension Center will hold the event Tuesday June 21st in Buena, WA. (4
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Yakima Valley Water Rights Will Be Satisfied
Irrigation water should not be an issue in the Yakima Basin, at least according to the latest numbers from the Bureau of Reclamation. The Bureau’s June 2022 total water supply available forecast indicates the water supply will fully satisfy all senior and junior users this irrigation season. Rec
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ODFW Will Do More To Livestock Producers Impacted By Chesnimnus Pack
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife said it will increase its involvement and assist in the lethal removal of one Chesnimnus Pack wolf. A kill permit has already been issued against the NE Oregon pack due to livestock conflict; now the Department may remove a wolf from the ground or the air
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NMPF Happy With “Pop Up” Relationship
The National Milk Producers Federation and the U.S. Dairy Export Council are praising the recent launch of a USDA partnership with the Northwest Seaport Alliance aimed at easing congestion and restoring reliable shipping access to ag exporters in the U
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Soil Health: Getting Calcium To Your Crops
Dan PeHan talks about the importance of ensuring your crops have the calcium they need, and how Monty's Plant Food can help.
If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia.com
WCA Has Concerns Regarding Producer/Packer Debate
The Washington Cattlemen's Association has concerns about the federal government getting involved in issues between beef producers and meat packers. The WCA’s Mark Streuli said government intervention to try and make things more equitable between producers and packers is a delicate issue.
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