"The fact that water is our most essential natural resource might seem to be an obvious statement except that we seldom treat it as scarce or valuable." – Bob Dole 🌊 A poignant reminder as we dive into the KWA Strategic Implementation Planning Update at the Governor’s Water

⏳ There’s still time to register for the inaugural TAPS Awards Banquet on Jan. 18 in Dodge City! Celebrate ag innovation and connect with farmers, educators, and industry leaders. All are welcome! 📰 Register here: k-state.edu/tapshttps://ks…

🌾 Curious about farmers' decisions and strategies in the 2024 TAPS Farm Management Competition? 📊 Explore the data and insights that drove innovation and success this season. Check out the full report: k-state.edu/taps/reports/ #KansasTAPS #FarmManagement #AgInnovation #TAPS

🐾 Get ready for a Wild KATCON! Join KARTA and the KSRE River Valley District in Clay Center, KS, on March 7 for a day packed with ag innovation, trade show fun, and cutting-edge tech talks like "See & Till" with Dr. Wes Lowe! 🌾🌐 Details: karta-online.org

Check out the Southwest Cotton Physiology Conference from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service K-State Research and Extension Oklahoma State University Extension on February 11-13 in Lubbock, Texas!! #SouthwestCotton #KansasCotton

A big thank you to the K-State Agriculturalist team for featuring TAPS in their article "Real-Time Results." We’re grateful for their work in sharing the story of this innovative program and its impact on producers and agriculture. Take a look! 🌾💜 👉 flipsnack.com/kstateagcomage…

Our topic for K-State CropTalk on 2/18 is 'Getting the Most Out of Your Irrigation Water' with K-State Irrigation Specialist Jonathan Aguilar Jonathan Aguilar . Register to at: wkrec.org/events/croptal… You can participate via Zoom or YouTube and links will be sent 2/17 and 2/18.

📷 Rainfall during the 2024 TAPS season totaled 8.35 inches—only 63% of the long-term average. Dry conditions made water management crucial! (📷 See Table 2: Monthly Weather Conditions) Find the full TAPS report at k-state.edu/taps and learn more about the 2025 KSU-TAPS

We’re at the Big Bend GMD5 annual meeting. KSU-TAPS signup is available, as well as information on @ksumesonet and other tools for irrigated producers.

The popular K-State Crop Talk online webinar series continues into March and only two are left! Check out the article to learn more and register for the upcoming webinar: bit.ly/3F104gb #webinar #croptalk #series

A 5% efficiency gain = thousands of gallons saved per season! 🚜💧 Fine-tuning irrigation isn’t just smart—it’s necessary. Get expert advice from K-State’s Jonathan Aguilar to stay ahead in the TAPS competition:ksre.k-state.edu/news-and-publi… #TAPS #KSUTAPS #Irrigation #KSAgriculture

Middle & High School Teachers KGS will hold a FREE water education workshop, KGS AWQUA, in Great Bend June 2, 3, & 4. Lodging, meals, and mileage will be covered, and teachers will be able to get CEUs! There are only 3-4 spots available per GMD. Apply at: survey.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ea…

This morning, Governor Kelly signed the proclamation declaring today Kansas Water Day! Governor Laura Kelly #kansaswaterday

🚜 Thinking about competing in KSU-TAPS 2025? Now’s the time! 🌱 Teams are filling fast, and we’re gearing up for the best season yet. Let us know your questions—we’re here to help! Ready to jump in? Join us: tinyurl.com/25KSUTAPSKickO… #KSU_TAPS #FarmSmarter #AgInnovation

Both 2025 KSU-TAPS Kickoff Meetings are in the books! 🙌 Huge thanks to everyone who came out to Colby and Garden City. Your energy set the tone for a strong season. 🚨 Missed it? No worries—there are still a few team spots open. It's not too late to join the competition! 🔗

Due to emergency medical leave, the Know Water Summit and pre-tour (May 1-2) is postponed. Organizers are actively working to secure a new date and will be in touch once the details are finalized.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center projects worsening drought conditions across much of the western and central U.S. through July 2025 irrigationtoday.org/news/drought-e…

We are looking for a highly motivated person to work with us in tackling irrigation research towards helping producers in the region. Apply now careers.k-state.edu/jobs/research-…

1/4 🌅 It all happens TONIGHT in Colby! The KSU-TAPS Twilight Tour & High Roller Competition kicks off at 5:30 PM at the Northwest Research-Extension Center. Expect an evening of field tours, farm updates, hands-on irrigation tech, and farmer-led competition. 📍 NWREC | Sept. 8 |

💧 Just 2 irrigation rounds remain in the KSU-TAPS Corn Water Utilization Competition. Every inch applied matters: too little = lost yield, too much = wasted cost & water. Plan your last irrigations with precision. Explore irrigation scheduling tips 👉 eupdate.agronomy.ksu.edu/article/final-…