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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Local Research Could Promote Biofuels
Researchers used thousands of photos and artificial intelligence to map how switchgrass flowers across America. They found that specific genes respond to local temperatures, giving plant breeders a roadmap to develop varieties that thrive. Continue rea...
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Washington's Beef Counts Wraps Up Summer In Spokane Valley
Washington ranchers wrapped up their summer grilling campaign by feeding 304 families with fresh ground beef. Continue reading…
16h ago
USDA Expects More Table Grapes, Fewer Apples, Peaches, Pears
The USDA is forecasting a mixed bag for 2026, with some crops thriving while others face tougher seasons ahead. Continue reading…
16h ago
Ecology Encouraging Washingtonians To Reduce Food Waste This Week
Cooking demos, storage tips, and gleaning events are happening across Washington this week, all aimed at helping families reduce what goes in the trash. Continue reading…
16h ago
Price At The Pump: Diesel Export Ban Could Push Fuel Prices Up
Oil markets just got messier after Trump rejected Iran's deal, and that ripple effect could hit your wallet soon. Continue reading...
16h ago
USDA Chief Economist Shares Thoughts On Herd Expansion
USDA top economist expects the cattle herd to grow next year, though that prediction has been made before with mixed results. Continue reading…
16h ago
$5M Set Aside To Help Restore, Protect Wetlands
Local farmers and landowners can tap into $5 Million in USDA funding to restore wetlands and floodplains, reducing flood risk while keeping water cleaner and supporting wildlife. Continue reading…
16h ago
200K Farms Have Gone Out Of Business In The Past Decade
The Senate Agriculture Committee advanced the Farm Bill toward a full Senate vote. Farm Bureau leadership stressed that lawmakers can't delay any longer. Continue reading...
16h ago
China, U.S. Agree to $60 Billion in Tariff Cuts, Including Ag
U.S. and China cut tariffs on $60 Billion in goods, benefiting American farmers and exporters seeking better market access to China. Continue reading…
16h ago
When It Comes To Data Centers, Talk To Someone Who Understands
From noise to power demands, Loudoun County, VA, supervisors are learning what questions to ask before welcoming the next wave of data centers into their communities. Continue reading…
16h ago
Brooks Becomes U Of I's New Extension Director
Randy Brooks stepped into the director role at University of Idaho Extension on Monday. His decades with the program include early work testing contaminated well water and later managing forestry projects across Idaho counties. Continue reading…
Sep 28, 2026
WSU Research Focuses On Vineyard Leaves And Vine Nutrients
Washington State University researchers are helping grape growers stretch fertilizer budgets without sacrificing fruit quality through nutrient efficiency studies. Continue reading…
Sep 28, 2026
USDA Expects Higher Wheat Prices For The Remainder Of The Year
With drought throughout the 2026 season, wheat growers are seeing the impact. With production down and global exports at five-year lows, wheat are expected to remain elevated through the end of the marketing year. Continue reading…
Sep 28, 2026
Live, Feeder Cattle Futures Mixed For Coming Months, Sanders Note
At Washington's sale barn last week, feeder cattle stayed firm despite lighter trading. Slaughter cows and bulls both saw prices slip, but the market kept moving through more than a thousand head. Continue reading...
Sep 28, 2026
Future of Farming: Eastern Oregon Is Pretty Special
Often when people think about the diversity of Oregon agriculture, they think about the Willamette Valley. But, as Addie Saunders points out, the eastside of the state is pretty diverse, and pretty special. Continue reading…
Sep 28, 2026
Canadian Officials Question Trump's Potash Announcement
Trump floated buying potash from Belarus, but that country says it's already sold out to China and can't help anyway. Continue reading...
Sep 28, 2026
Farm Bureau Applauds Effort To Modernize Farm Loan Program
The USDA just made changes to help farmers access credit faster, including permanent expedited applications and plans to go fully digital in 2027, but the Farm Bureau said loan limits remain the bigger hurdle. Continue reading…
Sep 28, 2026
Administration Continues To Weigh Idea Of Limiting Diesel Exports
Diesel prices hit record highs, and now the White House is weighing whether to keep fuel at home instead of selling it overseas. Continue reading…
Sep 28, 2026
World Dairy Expo Kicks Off Tuesday
World Dairy Expo is back in Madison this week, bringing thousands of dairy farmers and cattle from around the globe to the Alliant Energy Center for competitions, equipment displays, and industry talks. Continue reading…
Sep 28, 2026
Airbnb Offers Grants To Help Farmers Expand Into Agritourism
Local farmers will soon be able to tap into grant money to turn their land into guest destinations, helping them weather tough economic times. Continue reading…
Sep 28, 2026
