Lifestyle  Rural Lifestyle

Wasco County Livestock Shows Continue Despite Fair Cancellation

County Commissioner Jeff Justesen discusses how the community found a new home for its 4-H and FFA livestock shows.

August 24, 2026 05:00 PM • 
Eliza Petry, Neal Burnette-Irwin

THE DALLES, Ore. (RFD News) — Wildfires forced the Wasco County Fair to cancel this year, but neighboring communities came together to make sure 4-H and FFA members still had a chance to show and sell their livestock.

Wasco County Commissioner Jeff Justesen joined us on Saturday’s Market Day Report Weekend to discuss the decision to cancel the fair and how organizers found a new home for the livestock events.

In his conversation with RFD News, Justesen said worsening fire conditions and hazardous smoke ultimately led the Fair Board to unanimously cancel the event. Soon after, organizers began looking at neighboring fairgrounds and ultimately moved the livestock shows to the Hood River County Fairgrounds.

Animals began arriving Thursday, with shows starting Friday and the livestock auction held Saturday. Justesen said the relocated auction set a record for the Wasco County 4-H and FFA livestock auction.

Related Stories
Exmark Done-in-a-Weekend Projects: How to Establish a Backyard Plan
Sponsored
Exmark Done-in-a-Weekend Projects: How to Create a Backyard Plan
Doug Scott of Redeem Your Ground shows how creating a backyard plan that works for your family doesn’t begin with plants, patios, or Pinterest boards. It begins with your life.
Sponsored by
ZGIUfy7V.jpg
FFA Today
FFA Today: Kansas FFA Member Named National Star Finalist
Noah Wiley discusses his path from growing up on the farm to becoming a national FFA finalist.
August 24, 2026 03:33 PM
 · 
Neal Burnette-Irwin
jessica craven_DD_wp header.jpg
FarmHER + RanchHER
Dirt Diaries: Jessica Shae Craven Turns Bold Ideas into Brand Partnerships
The latest episode of Dirt Diaries, featuring Jessica Shae Craven, drops Tuesday on all podcast platforms.
August 24, 2026 02:00 PM
 · 
Marion Kirkpatrick
JodyWhite-70-1000x500.jpg
Major League Fishing
Roy and Vinson cruise to the win in the Bass Pro Shops Patriot Cup on the Potomac
Friends and travel roommates, Bradley Roy and Greg Vinson of Team Seaguar BRAWLR, dominated Championship Day to win the Patriot Cup title.
August 22, 2026 03:52 PM
 · 
Major League Fishing
SLTS-Patriot-D5-YETI-SpragueThrift-TBrinks-65-2x1-1-1000x500.jpg
Major League Fishing
Sprague, Thrift Finish Strong to Win Knockout Round 2; Patriot Cup Championship Round Set
The win sends Sprague and Thrift back to the Championship Round of the Patriot Cup, an event they won together in 2024.
August 21, 2026 10:56 AM
 · 
Major League Fishing
khfv1PLl.jpg
This Week in Louisiana Agriculture
Louisiana Rice Shipment Supports Food for Peace Program
The shipment will help feed one million people in Kenya.
August 20, 2026 05:30 PM
 · 
Neal Burnette-Irwin

Livestock Shows Wildfires
Eliza Petry
Eliza Petry



LATEST STORIES BY THIS AUTHOR:

D2qZ5VQp.jpg
Energy
Emergency Fuel Waiver Clears Way for Continued E15 Sales
Geoff Cooper says the EPA action could provide more options for refiners and blenders.
August 24, 2026 04:30 PM
 · 
Neal Burnette-Irwin
ix6Oftuv.jpg
Farm Monitor
UGA Researchers Develop New System for Spray Drones
The Drone Dock could make chemical preparation faster and easier for farmers.
August 24, 2026 03:00 PM
 · 
Neal Burnette-Irwin
hpW2HmZC.jpg
Washington Policy
Foreign Imports Put Pressure on U.S. Sugar Industry
Industry leaders warn of losses to domestic production and jobs.
August 24, 2026 02:30 PM
 · 
Neal Burnette-Irwin
f0YUgPJL.jpg
Rural Money
Farm Credit Conditions Weaken Across Upper Midwest
Cash flow challenges are making loan repayment more difficult for some farmers.
August 24, 2026 01:00 PM
 · 
Neal Burnette-Irwin
l9WTRTCP.jpg
Washington Policy
Farm Bill Remains on Hold Until Congress Returns
Sen. John Hoeven says the committee expects to have the votes needed to move the legislation forward.
August 24, 2026 12:30 PM
 · 
Neal Burnette-Irwin
VDDQt6p4.jpg
Rural Health Matters
Rural Health Matters: Vaccine Recommendations Take Focus for Back-to-School
Dr. Jeffrey Gold discusses vaccine decisions as students return to school.
August 24, 2026 09:35 AM
 · 
Neal Burnette-Irwin


Rural Lifestyle & Entertainment Shows
opry live lockup_1920x1080.png
251125_GR_DailyVincent0645.jpg
ChrisAndTaylorMalpass_wPhotoCredit_1920x1080.jpg
Mollie B
TwistedSkillet_SeanWithGrill-Smiling_1920x1080.jpg
Opry Live on RFD-TV Presented by John Deere
Opry Live is the premier weekly broadcast and livestream of the Grand Ole Opry, featuring country music superstars, legends, and rising talent performing on stage in Nashville.
Dailey & Vincent Show
Brought to you by Gus Arrendale & Springer Mountain Farms, join dynamic bluegrass duo Dailey & Vincent as they welcome scores of fabulous bluegrass, country, and gospel music acts as special guests. Loads of laughs, your favorite guests galore, and lots of good times are guaranteed. Don’t miss all the fun!
Malpass Brothers Show
Enjoy traditional country music from modern-day troubadours The Malpass Brothers. Each episode stars the brother duo of Chris & Taylor Malpass along with a featured celebrity guest– and loads of clever humor.
Mollie B Polka Party
Join popular polka performer Mollie Busta as she hosts the weekly “Mollie B Polka Party” on RFD Network! The one-hour program features the nation’s top polka bands and a wide variety of ethnic styles, recorded on location at music festivals across the country.
Twisted Skillet
Twisted Skillet brings a straightforward, hands-on approach to kitchen television, rooted in food and fire. Hosted by Texas chef Sean Koehler, the series explores open-fire outdoor cooking techniques, regional ingredients, and the people who raise, prepare, and inspire the food found across America.

ALL SHOWS