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"These projects are tackling some of our most critical challenges head-on, and will result in new science-based tools for our toolbox and cutting-edge systems we can use to help farmers and ranchers improve the health of their operations and protect our natural resources for the future." ~ Matthew Lohr, NRCS chief (2020)
The inaugural 2024 KSU-TAPS Sprinkler Irrigated Corn Farm Management Competition, will be hosted at the Northwest Research-Extension Center in Colby, KS. The TAPS competition is a unique program that brings producers together to compete using plots at the University Research-Extension Center.
Register today (space is limited) to compete in the inaugural KSU-TAPS Sprinkler Irrigated Corn Farm Management Competition and save the date for the KSU-TAPS Kick-Off event on March 27th in Colby, KS.
KSU-TAPS 2024 Sprinkler Irrigated Corn Farm Management Competition
The competition will focus on maximizing profitability and input use efficiency of sprinkler irrigated corn under a low capacity well reflective of Northwest Kansas. Management decisions will include planting date, hybrid selection, seeding rate, irrigation, and nitrogen amount and timing. Decisions will be submitted using the competition website and will be implemented in the field by university specialists. Each participating team will receive data and information collected by university specialists, along with access to the latest commercial technology, to inform their management decisions.
The competition offers a fantastic opportunity for you to:
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- Compete for Cash Prizes in the Most Profitable, Highest Input Use Efficient, and Greatest Grain Yield Categories!
- Test your Agricultural Management and Marketing Skills by making Critical Production and Economic Decisions using the Latest Commerical Technologies and Decision Support Tools!
- Engage with Fellow Producers, Industry Experts, and University Specialists.
- Industry and Ag Tech Providers
- Partner with us by showcasing your solution!