The UNL Testing Ag Performance Solutions (TAPS) program was created to engage agricultural producers on input use efficiency and profitability through participation in farm management competitions. With tighter profit margins, increased social and regulatory pressures for sustainable crop production, agricultural production has become ever more challenging. The goals and mission of the TAPS program align closely with those of the Nebraska Corn Board (NCB), especially as we seek to identify sustainable and profitable management practices and solutions for corn production. A key benefit of the TAPS program is that it provides producers the opportunity to try new and emerging technologies and management strategies prior to purchasing and adopting on their own farm. This program provides a touchstone where people can observe and use new ideas, test conventional wisdom and discover better ways to do business in an environment of friendly competition.