holidays

Shopping scams are always a concern during the holiday season, but a new scam is keeping law enforcement on their toes.  Kieran Ramsey, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Portland Field Office, said the “wrong number” scam has become common in Oregon.   “It’s essentially ...

If you didn’t grow up on the farm, you love this time of year, because of vacation; time away from the office, from school, from the hustle and bustle of life.  For those that grew up, or still live on a farm, you’ll know December 25th is just another day.  Dairy farmer Ken Sm...

With the holiday shopping season officially underway, the Better Business Bureau is warning you to watch out for deals too good to be true.  It’s not just Santa who’s watching you this time of year.  Scammers are doing their homework as well.   “They know where we’re...

With the holidays here, medial professionals say now is a good time to get your COVID-19 vaccine or booster to protect your family.  Rural families will gather over the holiday season, just as the U.S. faces a potential increase of COVID-19 cases, according to Dr. Mic...

Dairy farmers have a bright outlook for 2022 with higher milk prices and demand. Jeff Lyon, General Manager at Farm First Dairy Cooperative, said milk prices look good to start the year. “Well, right now, I say when you're sitting here and looking at milk prices, so you know, traditionally, we'd have that November-December holidays kind of into January-February demand down, and you look at where

The holiday season is upon us and what’s better than a happy holiday season for you, your family, and friends?  One of the biggest ways to make it a happy holiday season is to make it a healthy season. Dr. Daniel Livorsi is an infectious disease specialist at the University of Iowa. He said r ...

As farm families gather for the holidays, it’s a good time to reflect on the past and look to the future. Long-term success of your farm and passing it to the next generation requires careful planning. The AARP’s Sean Voskuhl says its best to not put off starting your estate plan. “Th ...

The Washington Beef Community is in the central part of the state this week, distributing 2 ½ pound roast to families in need. Melissa DelGadillo, PR Manager at Agribeef said the need is incredible right now, with one in four people facing food insecurity during the pandemic. She ...

The holidays may look a little different in 2020. However, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and the Beef Checkoff want one thing to remain the same, and that’s beef. “Beef. It’s What’s for Holiday Dinner.” For the first time since ...

Maybe you’ve heard there is going to be a shortage of Christmas trees this year.  Whether you heard that on-line, from your mom or somewhere else, know it is not true.   “We are not going to run out of Christmas trees," said Angie Smith, Executive Director of the Pacific Northwest Christmas Tree Association.  "I can tell you the...