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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Hundreds Of Jobs Coming To Rural Washington, Governor Says
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson said Monday the state will see the addition of hundreds of new jobs in rural communities, thanks to $700,000 in state funding. Continue reading…
8h ago
2025 A Good Year For Northwest Canola
With so much focus on the struggle in farm country these days, it’s nice to hear about sector that are doing well. And this year, canola was one of those commodities. Continue reading…
8h ago
Price At The Pump: Oil Falls Below $60 Per Barrel
For the past several weeks, even several months, oil prices have held fairly steady, remaining in the mid-$60 per barrel range. But, thanks to OPEC’s increased production, that trend is no more. Continue reading…
8h ago
Farm Assistance, Trade Talks & A Shutdown
It will take Congress to replenish the Commodity Credit Corporation if that’s the course the administration takes to fund emergency farm aid growers need now. Continue reading…
8h ago
Jack Daniel's Ending Program Providing Scraps To Local Farmers
Tennessee-based Jack Daniel’s is terminating a decades-long program that provided the company’s corn byproduct “slop” to local cattle farmers at low or no cost, allowing the farmers to inexpensively feed their cattle. Contin...
8h ago
Is A Lack Of A Butter Bounce Back Concerning?
The U.S. dairy markets haven’t seen the typical butter bounce as demand typically picks up ahead of the upcoming holiday season. Continue reading…
8h ago
Beef Price-Fixing Lawsuit is Settled
Tyson Foods and Cargill will pay a combined $87.5 million in a settlement reached with the Consumer Indirect Purchaser plaintiffs in a beef price-fixing lawsuit that began in 2019. Continue reading…
8h ago
New 100% Tariff On China by November?
The Chinese government announced it would curb critical mineral exports to countries like the United States, sparking an immediate response from the White House. Continue reading…
8h ago
Tractor Sales Increase In September, While Combine Numbers Drop
According to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers tractor sales, nationwide, were up 4% in September, compared to 2024's figures. Continue reading…
8h ago
NGFA Out With Economic Impact Study
The U.S. grain and feed industry is a major driver of jobs and economic activity across rural America. That’s the message from a new study just released by the National Grain and Feed Association. Continue reading…
8h ago
Northwest Cherry Crop Larger Than Expected
The books are officially closed on the 2025 Northwest Cherry Season. Growers shipped 23,617,800 20-pound boxes this year, a 4.6% increase from the season estimate Continue reading…
Oct 13, 2025
Bird Flu Confirmed In Washington's Grant County
Last week, the Washington State Department of Agriculture confirmed bird flu in a large commercial poultry facility in Moses Lake. Continue reading…
Oct 13, 2025
WDFW OKs Removal Of Another Sherman Pack Wolf
Late last week, the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife authorized the lethal removal of one wolf from the Sherman pack in Ferry County. Continue reading…
Oct 13, 2025
Future Of Farming: Ag Labor In Oregon
Oregon FFA state Secretary Lydia Cruikshank says finding needed Ag workers is already difficult for producers in the Beaver State, and lawmakers look to make the challenge even more burdensome. Continue reading…
Oct 13, 2025
Congress Needs To Do Its Job, Duvall Says
As of Monday, the federal government has been shutdown for 12 days, and it’s not clear when the stalemate in D.C. will come to an end. Continue reading…
Oct 13, 2025
Flat Fire Efforts Recognized During Fire Prevention Month
October is Fire Prevention Month, and to mark the occasion, Oregon’s Department of Forestry is recognizing the efforts to protect Sisters during this summer’s Flat Fire Continue reading…
Oct 13, 2025
Farmers Need Immediate Help, AFBF Says
Ask many across farm country, and they will tell you the overall U.S. Ag economy is in pretty bad shape, and some say the long-term viability of the sector is in danger. Continue reading…
Oct 13, 2025
USDA Provides WIC Funding For Washington
On Thursday, the Washington State Department of Health announced it had received funding from USDA to continue food benefits through the end of the month. Continue reading…
Oct 13, 2025
Agricultural Drone Market to Surpass $29 Billion
The global agricultural drones market size reached $4.7 billion in 2024, demonstrating robust momentum, which is expected to continue. Continue reading…
Oct 13, 2025
Keystone XL Pipeline Revisited
The trade issues of steel, aluminum, and energy dominated recent discussions between Canada and the U.S. in Washington D. C. Continue reading…
Oct 13, 2025
