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Fall Webworms persist throughout summer and fall. Two races of fall webworms are present in Kansas: the blackheaded webworm and the redheaded webworm. Fall webworms can be removed in numerous ways. To learn more about how to remove webworms, go to https://bit.ly/3RSSB9N

Did you know that K-State Research and Extension horticulture staff hosts a K-State Garden Hour the first Wednesday of every month? If you want to learn more about food gardening initiatives in Kansas, join them this Wednesday at https://hnr.k-state.edu/extension/consumer-horticulture/garden-hour/.

Raccoons seem to know just the right time to harvest gardeners' sweet corn. K-State wildlife expert Drew Ricketts suggests fencing sweet corn to protect it from raccoons. Learn more about what fencing to put up at https://extension.k-state.edu/news-and-publications/news/stories/2026/07/wildlife-raccoons-sweet-corn.html

Rick Aberle became a surgical hospital administrator during an overseas mission, then later the executive director of the local retirement village in his hometown. What began as a nursing home has grown and changed to provide continuing care for seniors – and a plan to engage intergenerational care as well. To learn more about Rick Alberle, go to https://extension.k-state.edu/news-and-publications/news/stories/2026/07/kansas-profile-sabetha-assisted-living-care.html

Harvesting melons at the perfect time is crucial to the best eating experience. Most melons will not ripen once removed from the vine, although they may improve slightly in flavor. Melons will have the highest sugar content if allowed to ripen fully on the vine. To learn more about harvesting melons, go to https://extension.k-state.edu/news-and-publications/news/stories/2026/07/horticulture-cantaloupe-watermelon-honeydew.html

Still thinking about what you can plant in your garden? K-State Extension has a vegetable garden planting guide. Check out the link below to learn more https://bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/pubs/vegetable-garden-planting-guide-revised_MF315.pdf.

K-State Beef Cattle Institute experts discuss neurological issues in cattle that may occur from a lack of water or poor water quality. Check out the link below to learn more. https://extension.k-state.edu/news-and-publications/news/stories/2026/06/agriculture-salt-toxicity-and-water-quality.html

A quick walk during your workday can make a big difference. Stepping away from your desk for 10-15 minutes can help reduce stress and improve focus. To learn more about physical activity at work, go to https://bit.ly/4b8g516.

Karly Frederick grew up in rural Kansas and greatly appreciated the Kansas Sampler Foundation, which she now serves as program manager of the WeKan network. Among other things, she is helping with the foundation’s latest project -- an online guidebook of Kansas communities. To learn more about Karly Frederick, go to https://extension.k-state.edu/news-and-publications/news/stories/2026/07/kansas-profile-sampler-foundation.html.