Halloween

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.   ...

Ending, naturally with Halloween, is National Bat Week and it’s a great opportunity to spotlight the benefits that bats provide agriculture.  Some bats are pollinators, particularly in the Southwest and into Mexico, but they are also great natural predators of pests according to Rob Mies.   “...

Gary Crawford spoke with USDA's Anne Effland about the history of many of our Halloween traditions.         If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekradio.com...