We’re honored to join the 2025 Nebraska Water Conference later this week with our panel discussion:

Peer Power on TAP: How Testing Ag Performance Solutions™ Redefines Agricultural Innovation through Stakeholder Collaboration.

This conversation will be facilitated by Susan Lee-Metzger, Director of the Kansas Water Institute, and brings together an exceptional group of leaders from across the Great Plains:

• Roric Paulman – Nebraska farmer and TAPS™ participant
• Chris Proctor – UNL Extension Educator in agronomy/horticulture
• Daran Rudnick – Director of Sustainable Irrigation, Kansas State University
• Josefina Lacasa – Assistant Professor of Statistics, Kansas State University
• Mark Burbach – Human Dimensions of Natural Resource Management, UNL

Together, they’ll explore how TAPS™ is redefining the future of agricultural innovation through collaboration, competition, and community.

Why TAPS™ Matters

Since 2017, more than 900 teams across eight states have engaged in TAPS™ competitions. These participants test new technologies, refine irrigation strategies, and make real-world management decisions in a risk-free, competitive setting.

But TAPS™ is more than a competition. It’s a platform where producers, researchers, and industry partners connect in hands-on learning environments that not only spark innovation but also drive meaningful change on farms and in rural communities.

By bridging the gap between research and practice, TAPS™ shows what’s possible when farmers and scientists learn side by side.

Join the Conversation

The Nebraska Water Conference is an opportunity to highlight the power of collaboration across state lines, across disciplines, and across communities. We’re excited to share the story of TAPS™ and to continue shaping a more resilient, sustainable agricultural future.

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