Friday, October 23, 2026

(Editor's Note: This is the first article in a two-part series on dog auctions in Ohio, and a recent campaign to ban them. Next...
stink bug

Killing stink bugs indoors can be a chore. Learn more about this quick, clean, safe and cost-efficient way to get rid of them.
combine harvester

The USDA announced an $8 billion harvest fuel relief program to provide one-time payments to American farmers hit by record diesel prices and rising input costs.

As harvest season ramps up across Ohio, slow-moving farm equipment is sharing public roadways. Drivers are urged to practice patience, watch for wide turns, and pass only when safe, while farmers should ensure all slow-moving vehicle emblems and lights are clear and visible.

Farming for 200 years takes more than tradition. It takes the ability to change with the times. The Fierbaugh family has shifted livestock operations, weathered challenges and passed the work from one generation to the next while maintaining its roots in Harrison County. “Got to be flexible. Times change. If you don’t change with them, you get stuck,” said Mike Fierbaugh.

HSUS applauds rule, says private citizens not 'sophisticated' enough to own, care for certain animals
banded woolly bear

Their abundance, wide distribution and flexible diet make woolly bear caterpillars ideal for a home school science project. Learn how to care for them.
raccoon

Raccoons can cause big problems for homeowners. Find out what you can do to stop unintentionally inviting them over.

HSUS objects to Ohio care board's decision on veal standards.

Gov. Mike DeWine has suspended Ohio’s dyed-diesel highway restrictions through year-end. Aimed at easing fuel costs during harvest season, the executive order aligns with federal guidance to grant temporary relief to farmers and freight operators facing surging diesel prices.