Author Archives: Syndicated Content

WATCH: LA rising: Rebuilding from the wildfires
Four families share their experience two months after their lives were impacted by the Palisades and Eaton fires in Los Angeles.
ABC News: Top Stories Jan 20, 2026

As Idaho Changes, Ag Needs To Speak Up
It’s no secret that Idaho’s population continues to grow at a fast pace, with tens of thousands of people moving into the state annually. Continue reading…
Glenn Vaagen Jan 20, 2026

Holistic Strategy Needed To Make American Farmers Competitive
Most, if not all, farmers will tell you all they want from Washington D.C. is help leveling the playing field when they try to sell their commodities overseas. But, how can that be done? Continue read...
Glenn Vaagen Jan 20, 2026

Ag Groups Sound Alarm About Farming Future
Agriculture groups sounded the alarm about the economic crisis in rural America in a letter sent to Congress Thursday. Continue reading…
Glenn Vaagen Jan 20, 2026

Tariffs Ruling Could Have Far Reaching Impact on Northwest Ag
As the Supreme Court gears up for a key ruling, the stakes couldn’t be higher for our farmers and manufacturers alike. Continue reading…
Glenn Vaagen Jan 20, 2026

Price At The Pump: More Questions Than Answers
Oil prices didn’t move much over the holiday weekend, with West Texas and Brent Crude both trading slightly higher in early Tuesday trade. Continue reading…
Glenn Vaagen Jan 20, 2026

Trade Deal Could Suffer Because of Greenland
EU officials are considering pausing their trade deal with the U.S. if President Trump follows through on his threat to slap tariffs on EU countries that oppose his Greenland takeover plan. Continue r...
Glenn Vaagen Jan 20, 2026

PNW, National Hop Production Down
Hop production nationwide totaled 83.1 million pounds in 2025, down 5% from the 2024 crop. Decreases were reported in each Northwest state. Continue reading…
Glenn Vaagen Jan 20, 2026

Chicken Demand Keeps Rising
Steady growth in consumer demand, coupled with efficiency gains in broiler production have powered the sector’s remarkable growth during the last 30 years. Continue reading…
Glenn Vaagen Jan 20, 2026

Farm Credit Applauds Push for Additional Farm Assistance
Farm Credit Council President and CEO Christy Seyfert pointed out that many row crop and specialty crop producers continue to struggle for a host of reasons. Continue reading…
Glenn Vaagen Jan 20, 2026


