The Pacific Northwest Ag Network Report airs daily, Monday through Friday, during the 5, 6, and 7 AM hours on 920 News Now. Glenn Vaagen and the Pacific Northwest Ag Network team bring you the most in-depth ag news focused on products grown across the region each morning. They connect you with the latest research at WSU, OSU, and the University of Idaho, commodity group leaders, and state and federal lawmakers.
PNW AG Network News
Big Beautiful Bill Clears House Hurdle
Overnight Thursday, the House voted 219-213 to advance President Trump's "big, beautiful bill" for debate before a final vote. Continue reading…
Jul 03, 2025
Oregon Awards Over $2M To Strengthen Food Supply Chain
The ODA announced this week that seven infrastructure projects will share $2.15 million to build resilience across the middle of the supply chain. Continue reading…
Jul 03, 2025
New Program Looks To Help Specialty Crop Growers
America’s specialty crop growers often face challenges that are unique to their segment of agriculture. Continue reading…
Jul 03, 2025
Focus On Fruit: Long Term Cherry Plans
Washington State University is working to release new cherry varieties now and well into the future. Per McCord talks about the varieties they are working on for 5-10 years down the road. Continue reading…
Jul 03, 2025
Oregonians Reminded The Importance Of Defensible Space
Homeowners across Oregon are being reminded to create defensible space to help protect their homes and property against wildfire. Continue reading…
Jul 03, 2025
Three Oregon Timber Sales Nets Over $5M
The Bureau of Land Management sold 19.2 million board feet of timber across 772 public acres for $5,726,255 between three timber sales in western Oregon Continue reading…
Jul 03, 2025
Idaho's Capitol Water Looks To Address PFAS Contamination
On Wednesday, the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality awarded $380,000 in drinking water emerging contaminant construction loan funding for two projects. Continue reading…
Jul 03, 2025
Family Farmers Don't Make Much On July Fourth
As Americans fire up their grills on Independence Day, the National Farmers Union highlights how little independence family farmers have in the marketplace. Continue reading…
Jul 03, 2025
Moderate Temps Expected Across the PNW This 4th of July
Here in the Northwest, temperatures will moderate a little bit on the 4th, but warm up nicely Saturday and Sunday. Continue reading…
Jul 03, 2025
Applications Open for Veteran Farmer Award
The American Farm Bureau, with support from Farm Credit, is seeking applications for the Veteran Farmer Award of Excellence. Continue reading…
Jul 03, 2025
Farmer Sentiment Softened In June
Farmers are a little unsure of the ag economy right now. Farmer sentiment weakened in June as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer fell to 146. Continue reading…
Jul 02, 2025
Newhouse Feels Ag Labor Will Be Addressed
The past couple of months have proven to those not familiar with the ag industry the growing need for farm labor reform. Continue reading…
Jul 02, 2025
Promoting Dairy Cow Gut Health During Summer Heat
Livestock experts continue to stress the importance of gut health, especially for cows looking to calf. But that can be challenging during the summer. Continue reading…
Jul 02, 2025
Rural Oregon Airports Awarded Federal Grants
Six rural airports across Oregon are slated to share federal dollars to make a variety of infrastructure improvements. Continue reading…
Jul 02, 2025
University of Idaho Using Butterflies To Help Families
The University of Idaho’s Department of Entomology is trying to use the insects to help grieving families in a unique way. Continue reading…
Jul 02, 2025
Phased Reopening for Southern Livestock Imports
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins announced risk-based port re-openings for cattle, bison, and equines from Mexico beginning as early as Monday July 7th. Continue reading…
Jul 02, 2025
St. Paul, Oregon Rodeo Runs Through Saturday
The St. Paul Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and runs through July 5th, drawing cowboys and cowgirls from all over the world as well as thousands of spectators. Continue reading…
Jul 02, 2025
Ensuring Your Cookout Is A Safe One
If your holiday plans call for a cookout or barbecue, make sure to take the proper steps so no one suffers food poisoning. The USDA's Meredith Carruthers has tips. Continue reading…
Jul 02, 2025
University of Idaho Hosts Albertsons Meat Cutters
May 8th and 9th, leaders from the University of Idaho hosted about 20 meat cutters during a workshop at the True West Beef plant in Jerome. Continue reading…
Jul 01, 2025
Administration Recognizes Ag Labor Needs, WSTFA Notes
“The messages out of the White House...they recognize that the agricultural workforce is really critical to producing food domestically," said Jon DeVaney. Continue reading…
Jul 01, 2025
