Glenn Vaagen

Richland

Washington Ag Network Program Director and Host at KONA-AM (Pasco, Washington)

Proud dad of 4, husband of a wonderful woman, @uidaho grad, @Seahawks fan

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Winter Wheat Harvest Underway

3 days ago | kxly920.com | Glenn Vaagen

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Ag Economy Barometer Increases Again

4 days ago | pnwag.net | Glenn Vaagen

According to the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer, farmer sentiment reached a four-year high in May. Purdue University’s James Mintert said the Barometer rose 10 points to a reading of 158. “That's the highest barometer reading we've received since May of 2021," Mintert pointed out. "The Current Condition Index rose five points to a reading of 146.
Beef Donations Help West Spokane Neighborhood

4 days ago | pnwag.net | Glenn Vaagen

On May 21st, Washington’s Beef Community kicked off Beef Counts Summer Grilling at the West Central Community Center in Spokane by distributing 652 pounds of St. Helen’s ground beef, feeding 326 families. “The folks in Washington’s beef community know how to stretch a dollar, and their donations are critical to us as we work to help feed our friends and neighbors in need,” said Drew Meuer, President of 2nd Harvest. “Year after year they step up to bring much-needed relief.
Farmers Set to Lose Billions Without Tax Cut Extension

4 days ago | pnwag.net | Glenn Vaagen

According to the American Farm Bureau Federation, if Congress doesn’t extend current tax provisions, farmers and ranchers will be forced to pay up to $9 billion more in federal taxes every year. Tax relief enacted by the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is set to expire at the end of this year, which would lead to tax increases for almost two-thirds of families, including those in rural America.
USDA Sends Resources to Help Canada Fight Wildfires

4 days ago | pnwag.net | Glenn Vaagen

Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins said her agency is deploying resources to assist the wildfire response in Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, and Alberta, Canada. The Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Center raised the wildfire preparedness level to 5 in late May as the country is experiencing very high to extreme wildfire activity. USDA deployed an air tanker to Alberta, and the U.S. is mobilizing over 150 firefighters and support personnel to assist Canada with its wildfire response.
Newhouse Calls For Investigation Of Seattle EPA Office

5 days ago | pnwag.net | Glenn Vaagen

Efforts to investigate the Northwest EPA office are now coming from D.C. On Monday, central Washington’s Dan Newhouse sent a Letter to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin requesting an investigation into communications between anti-agriculture activist organizations and federal civil service employees.
Price At The Pump: Prices In The Middle Of A Tug Of War

5 days ago | pnwag.net | Glenn Vaagen

Oil prices moved higher in Monday’s trade, spurred primarily by OPEC’s recent announcement that it would increase production next month by over 400,000 barrels. While that is a hefty increase, Patrick DeHaan with Gasbuddy.com said the announcement was less than what analysts had expected. Oil prices moved higher in Monday by 3.5%. “Ultimately, oil prices have been doing this dance in the low $60 range," DeHaan noted. "Last week, we were on the low side of the $60 range.
Senate Returns To Work, Will The Big Beautiful Bill Pass?

5 days ago | pnwag.net | Glenn Vaagen

The U.S. Senate is back this week facing a big challenge to pass the president’s One Big Beautiful tax and spending bill, which includes key measures for agriculture. June could be a turning point for extending the Trump 2017 tax cuts and enacting the most impactful parts of a new Farm Bill. Before returning to Washington, D.C., Senate Majority Leader John Thune told South Dakota ABC affiliate KOTA.
Farm Country Highlights The Importance Of Trade

5 days ago | pnwag.net | Glenn Vaagen

World Trade Month in May celebrated trade’s significant impact on U.S. agriculture. Cary Sifferath, vice president of the U.S. Grains Council, said trade is incredibly important to the American farmer.
China Says U.S. Violated Trade Truce

5 days ago | pnwag.net | Glenn Vaagen

A new sign of deteriorating relations between the U.S. and China happened on Monday as China accused the U.S. of violating the trade truce the countries signed last month. According to an Axios article, China promised to take “resolute and forceful” steps. The agreement signed in Switzerland led to a deal to lower tariffs on each other for 90 days while they negotiated on trade.