Early registration is now open for the 2025 Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference scheduled for March 11-12, 2025, at Ohio Northern University in Ada. Prepare to connect with other great farmers and CCAs, experience new ideas, and increase your net income. Early registration is available at ctc.osu.edu through February 25 for a flat rate of $100 for both days. After that date, registration will be $150.
This year’s theme is “Getting More from Less.” Cutting costs is key following a year where corn and soybean yields were reduced for many farmers. Crop prices are barely breakeven. We don’t know what the weather will be in 2025, but commodity prices are projected to stay low.
Jeff Duling, Putnam County, will discuss how he works with Mother Nature to increase yields with no-till and cover crops. Part of his farmland is Paulding clay, considered the worst soil in northwest Ohio. He has increased corn yields on it by 50 to 75 bushel per acre.
Connor Sible, Assistant Professor, University of Illinois, will share his research on various methods of “Managing Residue (from high-yielding corn): Mechanical, Chemical, and Biological.” He is sponsored by Calmer Corn Heads.
Rob Myers, University of Missouri, will speak on Regenerative Agriculture. Other main speakers, including the keynote presenter, will be announced soon. With about 60 speakers total, CTTC gives plenty of opportunities to gain valuable information. Typically, we have 25 OSU Extension Educators and campus Faculty on the program.
The opening General Session will start at 8:30, March 11. Master Farmer Awards and the Ohio CCA of the Year will be announced. Four concurrent sessions will begin at 10:00 a.m. The Tuesday sessions include Soil Health, Cover Crops and No-till; Nutrient Management; Agronomic Crop Management; and Precision Ag & Technology
The four sessions on Wednesday will begin at 8:30, and end about 4:30. Sessions include Soil Health, Cover Crops and No-till; Crop Management; Water Quality; and Regenerative Agriculture. Take advantage of the opportunity to discuss one-on-one with speakers, exhibitors, sponsors, and other participants. Bring a friend and/or family members.
In other Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference news, the board approved a new logo that is used with this article. This updated logo reflects modern conservation agriculture and water quality and is in a format that can easily be reproduced for conference publications and other uses to promote the annual event.