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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Conservation Tour:

There's still time to register for the 2022 Conservation in Action Tour, taking place September 12 and 13 in St. Louis, MO. On Sept. 13, we'll visit the Henry White Farm for a close-up look at cover crops, systems that promote soil health, and healthy pollinator habitats within modern farming systems. Register today!

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We are honored to partner with @houstoneng and @NatureAg on the CSA Connector! This new app will be for the… https://t.co/EeKEsZI7nf Sep 26, 2022 4:39pm

Great US EPA Region 5 wetland training this week for tribal environment staffers. Northern Minnesota is the perfect… https://t.co/Hs32GGCyzQ Sep 22, 2022 7:55am

Congratulations to former CTIC exec director Karen Scanlon of @DairyMgmtInc, inducted into the new CTIC Hall of Fam… https://t.co/6RKFbqAsPc Sep 15, 2022 7:55am

WOW! We’ve had an amazing day so far- lots of information and more to come as we gear up for the Ag Tech Showcase t… https://t.co/auf1uDIRoj Sep 13, 2022 3:38pm

The stage is set and we’re ready to see everyone in St. Louis! The Trolley Room is ready for our 40th Anniversary! https://t.co/wpRfJhnhkR Sep 12, 2022 5:57pm

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.