Daran Rudnick

Today we celebrate National Agriculture Day and the people behind the work. At K-State TAPS, we get to see firsthand the decisions producers make every season—managing water, inputs, and risk in real-world conditions. It’s complex, it’s constant, and it matters. We’re proud to work alongside Kansas producers and partners who continue to push agriculture forward. #NationalAgDay #TAPSnetwork @kstateag

Kickoff meetings will be quick & informative! Join us for this year’s updates, get logged into the portal, and enjoy breakfast. 8:30 AM Thurs March 26 in Garden City and 8:30 AM Fri March 27 in Colby! Few spots remain for this year’s competitions. Sign up before they’re filled!

Today is Kansas Water Day, recognizing one of our state’s most valuable resources. In western Kansas, water decisions shape every growing season. Through KSU-TAPS, producers work with researchers to test irrigation strategies and learn what works in real fields. Smart water use starts with good data and good farmers. #KansasWaterDay #KStateAg

@BrendaOrtiz_PA @AuburnAg Congratulations!!!!

Our @AuburnAg #TAPS (Testing Ag. Performance Solutions) Team was awarded the 2025 Team in the College of Agriculture. This team works with farmers testing technologies and management practices to increase crop management efficiency and profitability. Thanks to everyone involved!

Severe pivot wheel tracks can cause equipment wear and runoff issues. Explore management options including tire adjustments, sprinkler modifications, and track repair strategies. bit.ly/4tJZsjR #kstateagronomy

The official KSU-TAPS Competition Report is now live, and it showcases the real decisions, real strategy, and real outcomes that defined this year’s competition. 🌽🏆 Every irrigation call. Every nitrogen decision. Every marketing move. All captured in one place — and the level of performance is incredible. See how the season played out: k-state.edu/taps/reports

We don’t just announce winners. We show how they won. The KSU-TAPS banquet walks through the full season — planting decisions, irrigation choices, nitrogen management, and marketing outcomes — so you can see what worked under the same conditions every team faced. If you’re making decisions for 2026, this is information you can use right away. Join us in Garden City on Feb. 21 kstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6P…

The time is near — we’re ready to reveal the 2025 KSU-TAPS Winners! Don’t miss out on an evening of great people, great food, and big results. Social • Dinner • Awards — and it’s FREE to attend. - Garden City, KS | This Saturday - RSVP: k-state.edu/TAPS #KSUTAPS

🌹 Roses are red. 💧 Allocations are tight. 🌽 But smart irrigation decisions? They make everything right! At KSU-TAPS, love languages include ET tracking, nitrogen timing, and making every inch of water count. Happy Valentine's Day from the team turning water-limited systems into high-impact results.

One night. Big data. Bigger bragging rights. 🏆📊 Join us Jan 24 in Garden City for the #KSUTAPS Awards Banquet — then stick around for the K-State vs. KU Sunflower Showdown watch party. Great food, great people, and a little rivalry fun. RSVP by Jan 19 👉 k-state.edu/TAPS 🏀💜 #TAPSNetwork #Irrigation

Thanks to everyone who joined us for Farm Duel at the KACD Annual Meeting—and to those who stayed late to see the winners! Participants tackled what it takes to grow a successful corn crop in under 2 hours. Huge thanks to Dragon-Line and KACD! Check out the winners below! 📸

Harvest is officially wrapped for the 2025 @KSUTAPS season 🌽💜 From Colby to our 1st year in Garden City, it’s been a whirlwind. Grateful for my colleagues, our participants, partners & my home team Brian + McCoy for the love and support. My heart is full. Results coming soon!

We are excited to have our TAPS field day at ENREEC next week, September 16th. Come see the plots and learn more about the biological products we are using with our partner Tidal Grow. We will kick off at the TAPS field at 3pm. Hope to see you there.

@KentHigerd @KSUTAPS @ksirrigation @RStonemanTuttle @K_Stremel @KStateAgron @kstateag @ChannelSeed @PioneerSeeds @TheRightSeed @BrevantseedsUS Haha. It’s packed. We have a sharpie ready to go!

@KSUIrrigation @KSUTAPS @ksirrigation @RStonemanTuttle @K_Stremel @KStateAgron @kstateag @ChannelSeed @PioneerSeeds @TheRightSeed @BrevantseedsUS Don't forget to bring my check!😉

🌽 Ready to put your farm skills to the test? Join us on September 4 for the TAPS Twilight Tour, followed by Farm Duel at Hidden Trail Brewing! 🍻 29 hybrids, real farmer-led decisions, head-to-head competition, prizes, and water-smart solutions that matter. 🌽💧 Thanks to @KSFarmBureau , @LongRBEINC - Axis Seed, Red Barn Enterprises, Pacleader Tech & all our seed partners! #TAPSNetwork

@KentHigerd @KSUTAPS Hahaha. Time will tell

@KSUIrrigation @KSUTAPS Just sign my check now.😉

The Farm Duel is back. ⚔️ Teams face off in a hands-on challenge, testing decisions that mirror real-world farming. 🏆 Bragging rights + prizes for the winners. 💡 Learning for everyone. 📍 Don’t miss it at TAPS Field Days in Garden City and Colby! #TAPSNetwork #FarmDuel #Agriculture

Super cool! Excited to see the results this fall!! farmprogress.com/crops/maryland…

💧YOU get to make the call! Our TAPS Social Media Team helps make irrigation strategy decisions each week, and we need your vote. Should we irrigate or hold off? Cast your vote now! 👇 kstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_d0… #TAPSNetwork #KSUTAPS #agdecisions (Photo of last year's TAPS field taken at the Spring KSU-TAPS Technology Field Day.)