Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Lake Erie island

These sweeteners, including sucralose, saccharin, cyclamate and acesulfame, can’t be digested by humans, are potentially harmful to aquatic life.

It’s hard, but Putnam County 4-H’er understands Ohio's decision to ban county fair poultry shows to minimize the risk of bird flu spreading.

County and state fairs still deciding what to do about this year's poultry ban.

American Angus board meets in Wooster, visits Certified Angus Beef facility.
piglets

The semi was en route from South Carolina to an Indiana farm when the crash occurred.
carrots and cabbage in garden

If gardening seem like an expensive hobby, check out these tips for saving money while you grow your own fruits, vegetables and flowers.

Michigan confirms first cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza, or bird flu, in free-ranging Canada geese.
Week in Review 6/6

This week’s top stories include Ohio and Michigan’s ban on poultry shows, an Ohio man’s indictment for his cattle-rustling scheme, the new renewable fuel standard and the U.S. Senate’s approval of the trade promotion authority.
dry soil

The drought in California is serious for the fourth year in a row.
eggs in carton

The average price of a dozen eggs has just about doubled since the end of May.