Glenn Vaagen

Glenn Vaagen

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.

WSU Extension Works To Address Food Safety
WSU Extension Works To Address Food Safety
Billions of dollars in the economy and the health of millions of people in Washington depend on safe-to-eat foods in grocery stores, farmers markets and restaurants.  Three Washington State University Extension professions are working to ensure that meals and snacks are safe to consume, locally, nationally and even internationally.  Claire ...
WSDA Asking You To Report Northern Giant Hornet Sightings
WSDA Asking You To Report Northern Giant Hornet Sightings
While no detections have been reported this year, the Washington State Department of Agriculture is asking everyone to be on the lookout for the Northern Giant Hornet.  Formerly known as the Asian Giant, the Northern Giant is the world’s largest hornet, coming in at 1.5”-2” in length...
European Green Crabs Found Near La Push
European Green Crabs Found Near La Push
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife reported Monday that Invasive European green crabs have been captured near the port of La Push.  This is the first time this invasive species has been reported in this location.  Between traps and hand captures, 33 crabs were removed during the first week of August.   “The detec...
Northwest Ag Awarded Millions Through SCBG Funding
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.   ...
WSDA Investigating Sick Horses
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...