The Conservation Technology Information Center

The Conservation Technology Information Center promotes, supports and provides information on conservation technologies & sustainable agricultural systems.

The Latest on Cover Crops and Residue

The Operational Tillage Information System—OpTIS—uses publicly available satellite imagery and a unique algorithm to provide insight on cover crop adoption and tillage practices. With a great visualization tool and data going back to 2005, OpTIS is a powerful resource for grabbing a snapshot of land use practices or delving into trends.

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By becoming a member of CTIC, you'll be connected to a world of people from government, academia, agribusiness, the supply chain, and the farm who are committed to practical, productive conservation farming systems.

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PLUS-UP P Reduction Stimulus Payments

The PLUS-UP Pilot Program paid a stimulus to 10 farmers in the Western Lake Erie Basin according to the amount of dissolved reactive phosphorus (DRP) they prevented from entering the region's waterways. It was an exciting demonstration of the power of BMPs and models to direct P credits where they could do the most good. Learn more.

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Congratulations to long-time CTIC friend Barry Fisher, named CCA Conservationist of the Year! During his career at… https://t.co/z73msCWd21 about 16 hours ago

Boots on the ground- whether it be in the field or in the office! 🥾 https://t.co/8JIFeFtw9y Jan 24, 2023 11:36am

More great ag tech from two long-time CTIC members: @JohnDeere and @NutrienLTD teaming up to streamline logistics a… https://t.co/CmWRKHyAVv Jan 20, 2023 3:55pm

Great to see long-time member @Case_IH investing in exciting new sampling tools that measure soil carbon and can he… https://t.co/mL5TcjQhS4 Jan 20, 2023 2:30pm

#WASoilCon is Feb 14-15, 2023. Take advantage of this FREE conference to dive deeper into taking #soilhealth princi… https://t.co/Usa8MWaivW Jan 18, 2023 7:47am

Who We Are

CTIC connects people from across agriculture and the conservation community to encourage greater adoption of farming systems that are economically and environmentally sustainable. We link farms, universities, government and business in projects that explore and champion conservation agriculture.

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CONNECT

CTIC brings people together. We build coalitions. We connect farmers, researchers, policymakers, agribusiness, and lead discussions that move conversations ahead.

INFORM

CTIC is a clearinghouse for convservation information, from Operational Tillage Information System (OpTIS) regional trend data to how to implement practices on your farm.

CHAMPION

CTIC helps farmers, advisers, and ag retailers tap conservation resources. We promote conservation practices and advocate for policies that make them economically sustainable.

What's New at CTIC

CTIC 4R Training Workshop| Ohio

Join us Tuesday, August 23 for a free nutrient stewardship training workshop in Maumee, Ohio at The Andersons. This training is part of our PLUS-UP/Great Lakes Restortation Initiative grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

The workshop has been approved for 4 CEU credits from the American Society of Agronomy's CCA program.

CTIC's
Current Projects

CTIC and its partners lead projects at the local, regional, and national level to address agriculture’s pressing conservation needs. Each project includes public and private sector partners, shares information about new technology and tools, and promotes agricultural systems that are both economically viable and environmentally beneficial.

Do You Know
OpTIS?

The Operational Tillage Information System (OpTIS) has been developed by Applied GeoSolutions and CTIC as a method for the automated use of remote sensing (satellite-based) data to monitor conservation practices in agricultural systems, including various forms of reduced tillage and the planting of winter cover crops.