Halloween

It's that time of year when millions of us are out there looking for our own versions of the Great pumpkin for our Halloween Jack-O-Lantern.  But why do we do this?  Why do we carve strange faces and pumpkins lighting them from inside and placing them at our doorsteps at Halloween? Well, Ag...

Agritourism continues to grow in both numbers and popularity across the Pacific Northwest.  Whether that’s pick-your-own pumpkins for Halloween, corn mazes, you pick apples, or anything in between, agritourism increases in popularity this time of year.  But, Oregon S...

Many across the Northwest were surprised by a sudden blast of cold air starting Friday, that not only dropped some temperatures into the single digits, but left some areas, specifically north Idaho with several inches of snow, all a week before Halloween ...

The week leading up to the 31st is traditionally Bat Week and this year is no exception. However, everything is virtual in 2020. But as Rod Bain points out while on-line, this year’s celebration remains focused on education…and a little fun. If you... Read More ...

A new month, but the same weather pattern. Marilyn Lohmann, meteorologist with the National Weather Service said September was a dry month, and for much of Central Washington and extremely dry month, and she expects that pattern to continue ...

To ensure a safe Halloween, it's important that parents in involved with their kids all night.         If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekradio.com...

With Halloween approaching, many consumers are searching for the nearest pumpkin patch. Meanwhile, the Department of Agriculture just updated pumpkin production data, showing production is widely dispersed throughout the United States.   All U.S. s...

With Halloween approaching, many consumers are searching for the nearest pumpkin patch. Meanwhile, the Department of Agriculture just updated pumpkin production data, showing production is widely dispersed throughout the United States.   All U.S. s...

As more people are put up outdoor Halloween decorations this time of year, Richard Beard of Utah State University Extension says more and more of us are using a ladder to hand those decorations.  Which means, he noted, increased concerns about a potential fall and subsequent injury.  ...

Currently, Halloween is a big deal, especially in the United States.  Did you know the hoiday got it start in ancient Celtic cultures and has an agricultural origin?  For the Council of the British Isles, October 31st was the last day of the year.   ...