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On today's show of Ag Today we hear from many K-State experts. Jenny Ifft and John Holman join to talk about annual forage insurance and its options. Then, Sarah Ganske and Jeanne Falk Jones hop on to chat about controlling weeds before wheat harvest.
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ALT dust from wheat field while combine is harvesting
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KSU-TAPS retweeted
Jun 12
The latest eUpdate is full of content on assessing storm-damaged #wheat and #corn, preharvest weed control in wheat, corn leafhopper update, field bindweed control, using spray drones, monitoring cattle comfort, and the new commercial applicators manual. agronomy.k-state.edu/eupdate…
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KSU-TAPS retweeted
Jun 12
Bread built Kansas, but pasta could make it richer. @KState's heat is bringing a competitive edge to western @KansasWheat farmers.
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When will the highest corn price of 2026 occur?
Nobody knows.
That's what makes grain marketing one of the toughest—and most important—decisions producers make each year. Waiting for the top rarely works. Having a plan does.
If you're looking to sharpen your marketing strategy and manage risk, this webinar is worth a listen. 🌽📈
#TAPS #GrainMarketing #FarmManagement #AgEconomics
Winning the Game Grain Marketing Webinar
Via Zoom. No fee. Registration required.
Dan O'Brien and Guy Allen look at factors driving current grain markets in 2026, as well as pricing opportunities and strategies.
WEBINAR: June 8 | 12:00 pm CT
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Behind every good irrigation decision is better data.
This week, Rayhaan & Maxwell installed neutron probe tubes in the KSU-TAPS plots. These tools measure soil moisture deep in the soil profile, helping researchers understand crop water use and evaluate water-smart management strategies. 🌱💧 #TAPSnetwork #KSAgriculture
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🌽 Corn has officially emerged at #KSUTAPS NWREC-Colby.
Early-season update:
• Corn stands are officially at emergence
• Western Kansas weather remains unpredictable
• Round 1 irrigation decisions? 0 teams irrigated
Season’s underway. Let’s see who manages best.
#TAPSnetwork #KSAgriculture #Corn
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Cold soils. Tight windows. A lot of watching the forecast. 🌱❄️
The latest @TAPS_Network blog looks at the pressure surrounding spring planting decisions in western Kansas.
Every season is different. Every field is different. And in TAPS, the focus is on how decisions work together across the full growing season.
Read more at tapsnetwork.org/2026/05/07/c…
#KSUTAPS #PrecisionAg #KansasAgriculture #WaterSmartAg
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KSU-TAPS retweeted
May 8
Observed Snow Accumulation on Wednesday May 06, 2026
Rain transitioned to wet snow in eastern CO and extreme western KS during the early morning on Wed May 06. Accumulating snow was largely confined to higher elevations in eastern CO. #cowx #kswx #newx
ALT Observed Snow Accumulation on Wednesday May 06, 2026 Rain transitioned to wet snow in eastern Colorado and extreme western Kansas during the early morning on Wednesday May 06, 2026. Accumulating snow was largely confined to eastern CO, where total snow accumulations ranged from 1 to 6 inches. Snowfall amounts were greatest at higher elevations (> 4500 feet above sea level) in Kit Carson and Cheyenne counties, CO.
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A lot of good, timely information is packed into this week’s K-State Agronomy eUpdate.
From wheat viruses and sorghum fertility to drone scouting and pasture management, these are the kinds of practical, in-season decisions producers across Kansas are navigating right now. 🌾👇
May 7
This week’s K-State Agronomy eUpdate covers wheat viruses, sorghum planting and fertility management, drone-based scouting, pasture brush control, and upcoming Kansas wheat plot tours. Read the full issue here: bit.ly/4uE5LFq #kstateagronomy
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We’re ready to plant. Now we wait on the weather.
In the meantime, irrigation decisions are officially OPEN in the TAPS Portal. Your first round is due at 4 PM CT the day planting begins.
It’s shaping up to be a dry start, so your early-season strategy matters.
#TAPSnetwork #PlantingSeason
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Big thanks to Axis Seed | Red Barn Enterprises | Matt Long for continuing to show up for KSU-TAPS in a big way!
From providing seed across both state competitions—and stepping up for the TAPS National Competition—to delivering a fully loaded “Field Ready Bucket” (snacks, wipes, gloves, paper towels…you name it), they’re making sure our team is ready to roll at planting.
Proud to have them with us since day one—and even more excited to keep growing that partnership nationally. 🌽💪
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⏰ One Hour. Don’t Miss It.
TAPS participants — your Crop Insurance 101 session kicks off in ONE HOUR.
Zoom Link: ksu.zoom.us/j/91810884600
Jump in, ask questions, and get dialed before your next move.
See you there. 🌽💻
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Every acre has tradeoffs.
More water? Less risk? Higher cost?
Less nitrogen? Maybe more? Better efficiency?
TAPS puts those decisions side by side so you can see what actually works—not just what sounds good.
If you’ve ever wondered “what if I tried it differently?”—this is your place to find out. Jon us for the TAPS 2026 Kickoff: kstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/for…
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KSU-TAPS retweeted
Assistant State Climatologist Matt Sittel offers a commentary on the recent heat wave in Kansas -- is it March or July? extension.k-state.edu/news-a… #KSRE #ksleg
ALT Portrait of man smiling at camera wearing eyeglasses and a purple shirt.
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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
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KSU-TAPS retweeted
Mar 24
Today we recognize National Ag Day—and the people behind the decisions that keep it all moving.
Every acre. Every input. Every drop of water.
#NationalAgDay #TAPSnetwork
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Think you can outmanage the field?
TAPS isn’t about perfect conditions. It’s about real decisions—water, nitrogen, timing—under the same pressure every producer faces.
You’re not just competing against others. You’re testing your strategy against the best.
Join us at kickoff. One hour. A season’s worth of insight. RSVP today: kstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/for…
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