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Monday, Jan. 12, 2026

State/Regional

Getting accurate results from pregnancy checking your cows
1/9/2026 High Plains Journal
The group explained that pregnancy checking serves as more than a headcount of bred cows — it is a management tool that influences nutrition plans, marketing decisions and culling strategies. However, checking too early can lead to uncertainty. "Timing really matters when it comes to pregnancy diagnosis," K-State veterinarian Bob Larson said. "If you check too early, you may identify pregnancies that won't be maintained or miss pregnancies that occur later."

Mix of technologies can help farmers save water
1/10/2026 FarmProgress – Kansas Farmer
But while irrigation technology has a lot of upside, success depends on its simplicity, durability, ease of use and reliability. No matter how efficient it is, modern irrigation tech needs to make economic sense. Jonathan Aguilar, an ag engineer at Kansas State University, offered his state as a good example of how irrigation technology can save both money and water. Despite voluntarily using less water, some farmers in Kansas are still making as much as their neighbors who haven't reduced irrigation usage. "There are ways that this can be done. It's just a matter of how extensive the money savings are that [farmers] can possibly get from the system," Aguilar said.

Local

K-State horticulture expert says gardening is good for mental wellness
1/9/2026 The Mercury
Kansas State University horticulture expert Cynthia Domenghini said research has shown mental health benefits associated with gardening, including reduced levels of depression, anxiety and increased satisfaction with quality of life. "Perhaps you have your own experiences with such benefits and that's why you continue to garden," Domenghini said. "Gardening can alleviate stress by providing food security. It is a source of physical activity and can serve as a social hobby."