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
Tyson Cuts Outlook as U.S. Cattle Shortage Hammers Beef Business
Tyson Foods is tightening its belt, and its blaming beef and cattle. Continue reading…
7h ago
New Fungicide Looks To Help Sugarbeet Growers Address Resistance
Sugarbeet growers now have a new weapon against the fungal disease that costs them the most money each year. Continue reading…
7h ago
UI Looking At How Can Drones Help Wildland Firefighters
A University of Idaho researcher who fought wildfires is now using drones and AI to help predict how fires will spread and where they'll hit hardest. Continue reading...
7h ago
Oregon-Based Pratum Joins Aligned Ag Distributors Ownership
Salem's Pratum Cooperative joined a national distribution network, but they're keeping their local roots and independence intact. Continue reading...
7h ago
Trump Signs Executive Orders Aimed At Helping U.S. Ranchers
New executive orders aim to help American ranchers deal with predator losses and get beef products to market faster. Continue reading…
7h ago
USDA Looks To Help Farmers Improve Cash Flow
The USDA is speeding up farm loans, cutting processing time and giving lenders more authority to say yes faster. Continue reading…
7h ago
Fire Season Remains Across The Northwest
Recent rain helped, but wildfire danger isn't gone yet. Fire season keeps going strong through October around here. Continue reading...
7h ago
Farm Income, Production Costs Continue To Climb
Farm income is sliding downward even as some commodity prices tick up. Production costs are the real problem, hitting record highs. Continue reading…
7h ago
Dairy Checkoff Opens New Product Competition
Students, here's your shot at $10,000 and real industry attention. Design a dairy product that delivers sustained energy and you could win big. Continue reading...
7h ago
Farm Equipment Caught In U.S./Canada Trade Standoff
Canada's new tariffs on U.S. steel and aluminum start Tuesday, and farmers on both sides of the border are bracing for higher equipment costs. Continue reading...
7h ago
Northwest Soils Continue To Dry Out In Final Weeks Of Summer
Summer drought is spreading across the region and the nation. Idaho, Oregon, and Washington all reported significant drought classifications in August, with some areas hitting exceptional drought levels. Continue reading…
Sep 04, 2026
Northwest Lawmakers Call For Roadless Rule To Stay
Across party lines, 164 Congress members are urging the Trump Administration to preserve the Roadless Rule, which has protected clean water sources and wildlife habitat across 44 million acres of national forest for the past 25 years. Continue reading&...
Sep 04, 2026
Yakima Basin's Tight Water Availability Continues
As drought grips central Washington for the fourth straight year, reservoirs are depleted. Junior water rights holders face cuts to 60% of their normal supplies. Continue reading…
Sep 04, 2026
Farm Income Revised Higher, But Ag Economy Remains Challenging
Farm finances are tightening in 2026, the USDA projects. While crop receipts are climbing faster than expected, livestock income is falling and farmers face steeper bills for fuel, fertilizer, and feed. Farm debt is hitting record levels. Continue read...
Sep 04, 2026
Comments On 40+ CAFO Renewals Now Accepted
A new state wastewater permit affects 42 livestock farms statewide, including six in Yamhill County, with some operations expanding their nutrient management practices. Continue reading…
Sep 04, 2026
Wine Minute: Bunch Rot Research
Dr. Michelle Moyer at Washington State University is studying bunch rot in grapes, and local growers can join the research effort happening right here in the region. Continue reading…
Sep 04, 2026
ODA Hosting Workshops To Support Farm & Food Business Growth
Local farms and food businesses can get free help growing this fall with a five-session workshop series covering finances and planning. Continue reading…
Sep 04, 2026
Make Sure School Lunches Are Safe
The USDA has simple advice for parents packing school lunches. Hot foods need a preheated thermos, cold foods need an insulated bag, and brown paper bags just won't cut it. Continue reading...
Sep 04, 2026
AI Is Keeping An Eye Out For Bugs
Grain storage just got a technological upgrade. AI-powered cameras are now watching for insects around the clock, sending real-time alerts so farmers can catch infestations early and use only the pesticides they actually need. Continue reading…
Sep 04, 2026
We Want A Farm Bill, Not A Band-Aid
While the House passed its Farm Bill version, the Senate still hasn't acted. Washington farmers are stepping up to make their case directly to lawmakers about the real costs of growing crops today. Continue reading...
Sep 03, 2026
