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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Trump Issues Memo To Keep Snake River Dams
On Thursday, President Trump signed a Presidential Memorandum revoking the Biden Administration’s “Restoring Healthy and Abundant Salmon, Steelhead, and Other Native Fish Populations in the Columbia River Basin” Memorandum. President Trump... Continue reading…
Jun 13, 2025
Attendance Up At Lind Field Day
Washington State University’s 107th Lind Field Day Thursday saw more than 230 growers and producers discussing the latest research conducted in the inland Northwest. “This has been amazing experience and the support from the growers and the community around is humongous for us," said Surendra Singh, Di...
Jun 13, 2025
NW Cherry Harvest Underway
Cherry season is officially here in the Northwest. Growers are harvesting early varieties, and producers say the size and quality looks good. Northwest Cherries said they are shipping over 250,000 boxes (20-pound equivalents) a da...
Jun 13, 2025
Wine Minute: Integrated Weed Management
Washington State University's Dr. Rui Liu talks about integrated weeds management and how her research is helping grape growers across the Northwest and beyond. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaag... Continue reading…
Jun 13, 2025
WSDA's Compost Reimbursement Program Comes To An End
The Washington State Department of Agriculture announced this week that the Compost Reimbursement Program will come to an end Monday June 30th. However, participating farmers already enrolled in the program this year will still be reimbursed...
Jun 13, 2025
Winter Wheat Crop Expected To Be Large, USDA Reports
The USDA’s June Crop Production forecast is out. What does it say about the winter wheat crop? Thursday's report shows a slight upward tick in winter wheat production in May and a 2% year-over-year increase, if realized, the largest crop production since 2016. While forecasted yield ... Continue reading…
Jun 13, 2025
We Moved Swiftly To Aid Farmers, Rollins Says
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins told the House Ag Committee this week that economic assistance checks have gone out the door to more than half a million farmers in record time. Rollins told lawmakers that USDA has moved swiftly to get Emergency ...
Jun 13, 2025
2025 Q1 Milk Production Grows Modestly
Rabobank says milk production grew modestly across the Big Seven exporting regions in the U.S. during Q1, expanding by 0.5% year-over-year. In total, RaboResearch forecasts 2025 milk production from the Big Seven at 326.7 million metric tons...
Jun 13, 2025
Oregon Doctor Addresses Gambling Problems
Gambling disorders are on the rise, and many experts attribute it to the increase in on-line gambling making access easier. The Oregon Health Authority reports nearly 90,000 Oregonians have moderate to severe gambling problems. Ka...
Jun 13, 2025
A Third Chinese National Arrested for Biological Material Smuggli
Another Chinese national has tried to smuggle biological materials into the U.S. A Farm Journal report this week said the materials were related to roundworms and intended for studying at a University of Michigan laboratory. Thi...
Jun 13, 2025
WSDA Reports First Japanese Beetle Of 2025
Japanese beetles have made their first appearances of the year in the Lower Yakima Valley. The Washington State Department of Agriculture said nine beetles were detected in ten traps in Grandview and one beetle was detected in a trap in Wapa...
Jun 12, 2025
Despite Dry, Hot Weather Idaho Pastures Look Good
It's a tale of two countries when it comes to pasture and rangeland conditions across the U.S. The latest numbers from the USDA show the eastern half of the country benefited from a wet May and early June. "43% of the nation's rangeland and pastures...
Jun 12, 2025
Focus On Fruit: 06/12/25
With a new fiscal year underway starting July 1, what's the expectation for this year's apple crop. Jennie Strong with the Washington Apple Commission has that and much more in today's Focus on Fruit. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsqu... Continue readin...
Jun 12, 2025
Fire Danger Increasing In Central Oregon
Starting Monday, the Oregon Department of Forestry is adding fire precautions to the Central Oregon District. The goal is to reduce human caused fires in the hot, dry conditions. ODF said smoking while traveling will have to be in...
Jun 12, 2025
OPINION: American Farms of All Sizes Begin with Family
By American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall These days, it seems we’re hearing more and more talk about “big ag.” While the words are tossed out freely, it’s not clear whether the idea is to paint farming as a “big” industry or to slap a corporate label on family farms. In my trav...
Jun 12, 2025
New Herbicide Looks To Help NW Cereal Growers
Corteva Agriscience is out Tolvera, an herbicide with a new mode of action to control broadleaf and grass weeds in spring and winter wheat, durum and barley. Eric Scherder with Corteva said Tolvera can help growers address the ongoing proble...
Jun 12, 2025
Oregon DEQ Encouraging You To Prepare For A Smoky Summer
Wildfire season is right around the corner, and it's not too early to prepare for smoky conditions. Jennifer Horton, with the Oregon DEQ, suggests downloading the "Oregon Air" mobile app. "Keep an eye on the air quality in your area and on any advis...
Jun 12, 2025
Rollins Goes Before Lawmakers To Discuss NWS
As the threat of New World Screwworm continues to loom for our nation's cattle producers. “That screwworm had moved from within 1100 miles of our border to 700 miles of our border within a matter of weeks," said Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins before House lawmakers Wednesday. "I'll have a ... Cont...
Jun 12, 2025
U.S. Tractor and Combine Sales Continue Dropping in May
According to recent data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, U.S. sales of combines and tractors dropped in all categories during May. Total agricultural tractor sales were down 12% and combine sales were 21% lower compared to M...
Jun 12, 2025
Rural Healthcare Under Threat from Medicaid and ACA Cuts
Congress is considering significant cuts to funding for the Medicaid program, as well as cuts to benefits in the Affordable Care Act that could impact many rural Americans. Don Hannaford, vice president for public policy at Rural Minds, which he descr...
Jun 12, 2025
