TAPS program launches new season with high-tech farming kickoff

By Scout Nelson

The Testing Ag Performance Solutions (TAPS) program is gearing up for its eighth year with an exciting Kickoff Event that promises to blend technology, sustainability, and competitive farming into one engaging evening.

Scheduled for 5 p.m. CST on Thursday, March 21, in Gothenburg, Nebraska, this event is a must-attend for anyone interested in the future of farming.

Held at the Gothenburg Water Utilization Learning Center, the event will spotlight John Deere's See and Spray technology—a revolutionary approach to precision agriculture that targets weeds directly, reducing the need for broadcast spraying.

Bayer Crop Science will also share insights from its ongoing studies at the center, aimed at enhancing farm sustainability, efficiency, and profitability.

The evening will proceed with a dinner, culminating in the official launch of this year's TAPS competitions.

These competitions, including sprinkler corn, continuous corn, sorghum, and the newly added soybean challenge, are designed to test and reward the most profitable, efficient, and highest-yielding farming strategies.

They will be facilitated across various research and education centers in Nebraska, offering participants a real-world platform to showcase their farming acumen.

This Kickoff Event is not just an opportunity to learn about the latest in agricultural technology and research.

It's also a chance for competitors to get acquainted with the TAPS interactive website, understand the nuances of their upcoming farm management decisions, and network with representatives from influential companies in the agriculture sector.

Free and open to the public, the TAPS team encourages all interested individuals to register online by Wednesday, March 13, to ensure a spot at this event.

Whether you're a seasoned farmer, an Agri-Tech enthusiast, or simply curious about the future of agriculture, the TAPS Kickoff Event is the place to be for an insightful look into the advancements shaping the agricultural landscape.

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