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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

[AgManager.info @AgManagerInfo]

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
https://t.co/eJY6UQXZ5m

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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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The group chats have been loud for weeks.

Now it’s time to back it up.

The KSU-TAPS planter is finally rolling and the 2026 state contest plots are officially going in the ground at the K-State NWREC. @kstateag
#KSUTAPS #TAPS #PrecisionAg #KansasAg

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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 https://t.co/07iPxSSKMx

#KSUTAPS #PrecisionAg #KansasAgriculture #WaterSmartAg

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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

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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. 🌾👇

[K-State Agronomy @KStateAgron]

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: https://t.co/G7u2iXDP09 #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: https://t.co/6vSvT17MbI

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: https://t.co/5AgkVKM18w

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Assistant State Climatologist Matt Sittel offers a commentary on the recent heat wave in Kansas -- is it March or July? https://t.co/CKVJ7URLWj #KSRE #ksleg

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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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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: https://t.co/5AgkVKM18w

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Today is Kansas Water Day, recognizing one of our state’s most valuable resources.

In western Kansas, water decisions shape every growing season. Through KSU-TAPS, producers work with researchers to test irrigation strategies and learn what works in real fields.

Smart water use starts with good data and good farmers.

#KansasWaterDay #KStateAg

[K-State Extension @kstateextension]

Do you have a pivot irrigation system? Is it ready for the season? Tina Sullivan and Jonathan Aguilar are on today's show of Agriculture Today to discuss preseason irrigation preparations and what can be done to help maintain the field.
https://t.co/zLfSghC1uW

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Think you can outmanage the field? 🌽

Join us for the 2026 KSU-TAPS Kickoff Breakfast and get the strategy behind this year’s competitions.

📍 Garden City – March 26
📍 Colby – March 27
⏰ 8:30–9:30 AM
One hour. All the strategy.

RSVP Link: https://t.co/7i8csoEFtZ
Team Registration: https://t.co/9ygheH9ebt