Challenging the status quo in agricultural decision-making.
Testing Ag Performance Solutions —TAPS™ is a hands-on competition that connects real-world agronomic decisions with virtual farm management. Farmers, industry professionals, and researchers test strategies under real-world conditions, making key choices—such as irrigation, nitrogen, seeding rates, and marketing—while competing for profitability, efficiency, and yield. By blending research with practice, TAPS™ drives innovation, fosters peer learning, and delivers data-driven insights to shape the future of sustainable agriculture.
A system built for the farm sustainability.
TAPS™ works because it’s grounded in real-world decision-making and farmer-led learning. Participants make data-driven choices, guided by evidence—not guesswork. They learn by doing, gaining insights that last while working alongside peers, researchers, and industry leaders. With a whole-farm systems approach, TAPS™ balances agronomy, economics, technology, and sustainability. The program fosters low-risk innovation, giving farmers space to test bold ideas without jeopardizing their bottom line.
TAPS™ National Network
TAPS™ is a global program with competitions across the U.S. and partnerships abroad, connecting farmers, researchers, and industry through hands-on innovation. Explore our different TAPS™ locations.
Join the Challenge. Shape the Future.
TAPS™ offers hands-on opportunities for farmers, industry leaders, researchers, and students to engage in real-world ag decision-making. Whether you want to compete, partner, research, or learn, there’s a role for you. Explore how you can get involved.
- Researchers & Educators
Connect with current TAPS™ program leads and learn more about bringing TAPS™ to your institution. - Farmers & Producers
Join TAPS™ to test new strategies, compete with peers, and make data-driven decisions to improve your farm’s profitability and efficiency. - Industry & Sponsors – Showcase your technology, drive innovation, and collaborate with TAPS™ to shape the future of agriculture.
“These experiences with TAPS™ have been invaluable, testing various strategies while using state-of-the-art tools. It’s not just about making decisions on the fly; TAPS™ offers a platform to try different approaches, learn from other teams, and conserve water while maintaining positive cash flow.”
– Russ Martin, Thomas County Farmer and KSU-TAPS participant
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