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.
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ODA To Hold Listening Sessions To Update Wolf Compensation
This year, the state Legislature passed SB 777, a now, the ODA is starting the process to update the administrative rules that will put this law into action Continue reading…
16h ago
New Pear Packing Line Announced For NCW
In North Central Washington, Peshastin Hi-Up Growers Cooperative and Blue Bird, Inc. announced Wednesday a new collaborative, state-of-the-art pear packing line. Continue reading…
16h ago
ISDA Hosting Pesticide Disposal Events
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture will hold several Pesticide Disposal events across the state. ISDA will accept herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, rodenticides Continue reading…
16h ago
Focus On Fruit: Apples In 7-Eleven
In today's Focus on Fruit, Jennie Strong with the Washington Apple Commission talks about their collaboration with 7-Eleven in the Taiwan market this past season. Continue reading…
16h ago
2024 Record Year For Oregon Wildfire Smoke, DEQ Says
The 2024 wildfire season in Oregon was the worst on record and the impacts of the smoke were felt across the state. Continue reading…
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OPINION: Driving Force Behind WSU V&E Department Retires
Throughout his successful, 46-year career, Thomas Henick-Kling has contributed many impactful research findings, advised wine industry members, taught wine microbiology and winemaking classes, Continue reading…
16h ago
Potato Acres Dip Nationally, In Washington
According to the Department of Ag, 2025 potato planted acreage nationwide is forecast at 912,000 acres, a 2% year-over-year dip. Continue reading…
16h ago
New Deal With Japan Great News For American Ranchers, Producers
Japan's chief tariff negotiator was in D.C. last week working to finalize the U.S. -Japan Trade and Investment Agreement recently announced by the White House. Continue reading…
16h ago
"More Must Be Done To Get A Farm Bill Passed"
Many Republicans in D.C. are quick to point out that some important parts of a typical Farm Bill were passed in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Continue reading…
16h ago
Largest GPS Network for Drones in Agriculture Launches
FreshMiners Company in the Netherlands launched a GPS service that enables accurate positioning for agriculture, construction, and drone navigation Continue reading…
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U.S. Combine Sales Continue to Decline while Canadian Sales Rise
According to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, Canadian sales of combines grew 11.4% from July 2024 to July 2025. Meanwhile, U.S. sales of combines fell 43% Continue reading…
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U.S. Grains Council Announces Name Change
After a two year process, the U.S. Grains Council has officially changed its name to the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council. Continue reading…
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WSU, Tree Fruit Commission Reaffirm Partnership
Research leaders from Washington State University and the Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission were in Pullman last week to reaffirm their “groundbreaking partnership”. Continue reading…
Aug 13, 2025
Despite Challenges, Idaho Ag Continues To Succeed
Across the country, and across commodities, it’s a difficult time in farm country, between high input costs and low commodity prices. But the news isn’t all bad. Continue reading…
Aug 13, 2025
Winter Wheat Production Up Nationwide, Spring Down
According to NASS' latest crop production report, all wheat production nationwide is forecast at 1.93 billion bushels, down slightly from the July forecast and down 2% from 2024. Continue reading…
Aug 13, 2025
Central Washington's Pioneer Power Show Returns This Weekend
If you’re a fan of the rich history of agriculture, you’ll want to swing through Union Gap, WA, this weekend, as the Central Washington Ag Museum will hold their 44th Pioneer Power Show August 16th-17th. Continue reading…
Aug 13, 2025
Agristress Helpline Available For Producers, 24/7
Oregon State University Extension is working to remind farmers, ranchers, and rural families statewide that they are never alone. Continue reading…
Aug 13, 2025
We Need To Keep Rural Hospitals Open, Bentz Stresses
Rural hospitals in Oregon are concerned Medicaid cuts under the Big, Beautiful Bill will force them out of business Continue reading…
Aug 13, 2025
How To Deal With Stress On The Farm
Stress, whether it comes from one or several sources, life, home health, work, relationships, finances; most of us have some level of stress we deal with occasionally, if not regularly. Continue reading…
Aug 13, 2025
China Tariff Truce Extended
President Trump signed an executive order this week extending a deadline for higher tariffs on Chinese imports until November. Continue reading…
Aug 13, 2025
