The Testing Ag Performance Solutions (TAPS™) program is a farmer-led, research-based competition that connects real-world decision-making with hands-on learning. Across the United States and beyond, regional TAPS™ programs invite farmers, researchers, students, and industry partners to test strategies, compare results, and compete for profitability, efficiency, and yield. Each program is led and managed by its respective academic institution, tailored to local crops, conditions, and challenges—while staying rooted in the same innovative framework. Together, these programs create a national and international network of shared knowledge and farmer-driven solutions. Explore the TAPS™ locations below to find a program near you.
Two challenges at KSU-TAPS put the focus on Corn Water Utilization and Corn & Forage Sorghum Water Allocation.
In its third year, the CSU-TAPS contest offers both full- and limited-irrigation tracks.
Since its 2017 launch, UNL-TAPS has grown into six active competitions.
Sixteen teams are competing in the OSU-TAPS program.
Corn and soybean management take center stage in the UMD-TAPS competitions.
A sprinkler corn contest marks the second annual challenge for AU-TAPS.
Up and coming TAPS competitions
New and emerging TAPS™ locations continue to grow as institutions join the network. We welcome collaboration and are always ready to support partners in bringing TAPS to their regions.
- Texas A&M University
- University of Florida
- University of Illinois
- Michigan State University
