Friday, December 26, 2025

Horticulture

Blister Beetles

These beetles are notorious for quickly stripping vegetables (especially tomatoes) and ornamentals of their foliage. There are several species of blister beetles which vary...

Raccoons and Sweet Corn

  It seems the official sweet corn inspector should be the raccoon as they seem to harvest the sweet corn the day before it is...

Eat your veggies

Did you know on average, people consume about half their dietary guidelines for vegetables? Following MyPlate guidelines from the USDA, it says that half...

Final Kansas Wheat Harvest Report

By Jordan Hildebrand For audio file and photos, visit kswheat.com/harvest. This is day 21 and the final Kansas Wheat Harvest Report, brought to you by the...

Weird Squash, Cucumbers or Melons

Occasionally we receive a call from someone who has a squash (or cucumber or melon) that just doesn’t look like what was supposedly planted....

Visit Our Arboretum

Our Extension grounds are filled with a wide range of trees, shrubs, flowers, grasses, herbs, and vegetables for you to explore. Everything on our...

Program Development Committees

Would you like to make a difference in our community by helping us determine what programs are most needed and impactful? We are currently...

Budgeting for Christmas

Christmas in July?  Well, Santa shouldn't be the only one making a list and checking it twice. The best time to start budgeting for...