Early registration is now open for the 2025 Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference, which is scheduled for March 11-12 at Ohio Northern University in Ada.

Prepare to connect with other farmers and certified crop advisers, experience new ideas, and increase your net income. Early registration is available at ctc.osu.edu through Feb. 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 after a year where corn and soybean yields were reduced for many farmers. Crop prices are barely breakeven. Weather is an uncertainty in 2025, but commodity prices are projected to stay low.

Jeff Duling of Putnam County, Ohio, 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 bushels 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, CTTC gives opportunities to gain valuable information. Typically, the conference has 25 OSU Extension educators and campus faculty on the program.

The opening general session will start at 8:30 a.m. March 11. Master Farmer awards and the Ohio CCA of the Year will be announced. Four concurrent sessions will begin at 10 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 a.m. and end about 4:30 p.m. 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.

Source: Randall Reeder, CTTC organizer, president of the Ohio No-Till Council, OSU Extension emeritus