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
Sugarbeet Production Dipps, Chickpeas Acres Jump
According to NASS, sugarbeet production in Idaho is forecast at 6.63 million tons, down 1% from 2021. Harvested area, at 170,000 acres, is unchanged from 2021. Yield is expected to be 39 tons per acre, unchanged from August 1st, 2022, but down half a ton from 2021.
Oregon sug...
July Another Great Month For U.S. Beef
American beef exports again topped the $1 billion mark in July and posted the fifth-largest volume ever. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom said that was made possible by growth in several key markets. Japan, he noted, was up 8%, China reported a 30% jump, and strong showings in other markets such as the Philippines as well as the Caribbean and Central America are all encourag
Chumrau Looks Back On Time With Idaho Wheat
As Casey Chumrau makes the move from the Idaho Wheat Commission to the Washington Grain Commission, she’s looking back on her time in the Gem state. It was announced earlier this summer that Glen Squires would retire as CEO of the WGC November 1st, and Chumrau would take his place. While hi...
GAO Reviews the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
During 2020 and 2021, the FSA provided $31 billion in aid to more than 950,000 producers of agricultural commodities, including crops, dairy, and livestock. The goal was to help offset losses and costs associated with the COVID pandemic. Th...
Balloon Tree Pack Blamed For Recent Depredation
According to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, a herder found a dead 100-pound sheep in a private commercial timber land allotment in Union County Wednesday September 7th. Investigators said hide and tissue were missing from the rear of the hindquarters. It was ...
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...
Westlin: Crop Insurance, Expanding Trade, Priorities In 2023 Farm Bill
As Congress prepares for the next Farm Bill, the National Association of Wheat Growers is out with their priorities for the 2023 edition. Jake Westlin with NAWG said their top priority remains the protection of crop insurance, making sure the critical risk management tool is available to growers.
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ODFW Approves Lethal Removal Of Horsehoe Pack Wolves
Late last week, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife gave approval to a plan to kill wolves from the Horseshoe Pack. ODFW said non-lethal measures failed to stop depredations in Umatilla County, leading to the authorization. The age...
WSDA Rolls $3.5 Out For Farm-To-School Efforts
The Washington State Department of Agriculture is investing more than $3.5 million to get locally grown food on lunch trays across the state this school year. WSDA recently notified 83 school districts and childcare centers letting them know that they can use the money to make farm food purchases during the current school year. WSDA Fa...