MANHATTAN – As the fall calving season wraps up, Kansas State University cow-calf specialist Jason Warner encourages cattle producers to consider tracking a few key numbers to help them make more informed management decisions for the year ahead.
“It’s a great time to come back and take a look at the metrics we are seeing with a given group of cows and females to help navigate decision making,” Warner said.
Warner outlined three primary metrics producers should consider when reviewing herd data this season: conception percentage, calving percentage and weaning percentage.
Conception Percentage
Warner said the first step is determining conception rate, which begins with identifying how many females were exposed to breeding and how many became pregnant.
“The first thing is what is your conception percentage?” Warner said. “It is being able to identify what that group was exposed to (during) breeding and the number (that got) pregnant — what’s that percentage?”
AGNEWS
Applications are now open for small farm and food business funding
APPLETON CITY, MO — Food and farm businesses across eligible rural counties in Kansas and western Missouri will soon have access to new funding designed to help local food products move from farm to market. Harvest to Market grants range from $5,000 to $25,000 for... [More]
Agricultural dust poses hidden health risks for farmers
MANHATTAN — Dust is an unavoidable part of farming, but a Kansas State University expert says what’s floating in the air around grain bins, hay barns and livestock facilities can pose serious risks to farmers’ health. Mitch Ricketts, professor of agricultural... [More]
United States hog inventory down slightly
(Washington D.C.) – As of June 1, there were 73.7 million hogs and pigs on U.S. farms, down slightly from June 2025 and down slightly from March 1, 2026, according to the Quarterly Hogs and Pigs report published today by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National... [More]
More Agnews
- Corn planted acreage down 3%, soybean acreage up 5% from last year
- President Trump Takes Action to Lower Fertilizer Costs and Support American Farmers
- USDA opens state-of-the-art livestock insects research laboratory to combat livestock pests
- Grow, prepare and enjoy hot peppers
- Most of the U.S. rented farmland is owned by non-farmers
- K-State Cattlemen’s Day: Preparing for a generational transfer
- Kansas Soybean Commission confirms next year’s checkoff funding decisions
- KDA reminds poultry owners of HPAI risk
NEWS
Declaration of Water Emergency
City of Pleasanton, Kansas Mayor's Declaration Implementing Water Supply Emergency Measures WHEREAS, the City Council of Pleasanton, Kansas, has determined that a Water Supply Emergency exists because the City's present water-supply condition requires immediate... [More]
Pleasanton Council opts to begin paving streets
In a 5-0 approved motion Monday night, the Pleasanton Council approved using $150,000 from the Special Street Improvement fund to begin paving streets on the east side of the city, plus other targeted streets. Councilman Kenny Stark opened the conversation about paving, stating... [More]
Top PRCA official to attend Linn County Rodeo
MOUND CITY - Steve Knowles, Director of Rodeo Administration for the Colorado Springs based PRCA, will be attending the Linn County Fair & Rodeo on Saturday, Aug. 8 to present the 75th anniversary plaque. “We were pleasantly surprised when we received the notice... [More]
More News
- Voluntary contribution noted in open session
- $1.5 to $3 million to fix Pleasanton pool
- SPECIAL: Linn County budget review scheduled
- Family files wrongful death suit in vicious dog attack
- Linn Valley learns more on data centers, battery storage
- Resident addresses commissioners on vicious dog policy
- La Cygne Police Chief resigns
- Proposed development of Linn Valley TAI Overlay District Ordinance discussed
COMMUNITY
America 250: The American Revolution The Founding Fathers
The Founding Fathers were important in the creation of our nation. They helped contribute to founding documents such as The Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Articles of Confederation. They also contributed to many boycotts, like the Boston Tea Party. They were also... [More]
Janet Reynolds: Library, History, and Public Service
Visiting the library is always a fun adventure, especially if you go to La Cygne’s public library. Local librarian, Janet Reynolds has distinguished herself in not just running the library but also by volunteering in her community. Reynolds was born in Linn County,... [More]
Mayor Potter opens up about his plans for Linn Valley
Six months into his term as mayor of Linn Valley, Lister Potter Jr. is focused on increasing transparency, improving infrastructure and preserving the qualities that make the small community unique. Potter’s journey to Linn Valley began in Pleasanton, where he lived before... [More]
More Community
- La Cygne celebration set for Saturday
- Lorna Turley: A life of family and service
- Parker Lodge No. 341 donates $800 to Operation School Supply and the Parker Library
- Labette Bank Golden Adventure Club attends Branson musical
- Daily Objective Distillery - a local American destination
- SPECIAL: Mine Creek Battlefield Foundation hosts Civil War Camp Dance
- Annual Robert F. Morgan Bike Run set for June 13
- Candidate picnic Saturday
