The Real Dirt: Inside PNW Agriculture with The McGregor Company

In this episode of The Real Dirt , The Columbia River Team discusses the challenges shaping agriculture across one of the most diverse growing regions in the Pacific Northwest. From drought, market pressures, and pest concerns to the realities of managing more than 35 different crops, the conversation explores what growers are facing today—and how they're adapting for tomorrow. The team shares...

In this episode of The Real Dirt , the North Palouse and Clearwater Teams break down the real-world impacts of an open winter on dryland farming this season. From early insect and disease pressure to moisture concerns and crop stress, the team shares what they’re seeing in the field right now—and how growers can stay proactive as conditions continue to change. The conversation covers fall fertilit...

In this episode, we sit down with our Blue Mountain Team to talk about what they’re seeing in the field right now. James Harri, Tyson Reger, and Will Capwell break down the biggest pressures showing up across the region, from disease and insect activity to the visible impact of how crops were set up earlier in the season. It’s a candid, in-the-field conversation about what’s working, what’s not, a...

In this episode, we share the story behind D&M Chem and the road that led to joining The McGregor Company. Featuring Dee & Mathias Gargus, founders of D&M Chem, and Ian McGregor, president of The McGregor Company, we explore how a trusted, locally built business grew into a respected name in the valley—and how that legacy continues today. From the early days of building relationships w...

In this episode, we sit down with our D&M Chem team (Jason Bolin, Oscar Leal, and Ramon Ortiz) to talk tree and vine agronomy — what they’re seeing across the valley and what it means for growers this season. From boots-on-the-ground scouting to managing dozens of chemistries in a single field, this is a real look at the art and science behind modern crop management. We cover everything from w...

In this episode of The Real Dirt: Inside PNW Agriculture with The McGregor Company , host Glenn Vaagen sits down with Cat McGregor, Jamie Slocum, and Audie Trudell for a timely roundtable conversation on seed treatments and early-season decision-making. The group discusses why seed treatment is often one of the best return-on-investment decisions at planting, the importance of being intentional ea...