Regrow Ag and CTIC Expand Climate-Smart Farming Partnership

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Slice of Agriculture Team
June 17, 2024

Key Highlights:

  • Regrow Ag and CTIC continue their collaboration to utilize satellite-based data for climate-smart agriculture.

  • OpTIS dataset: Updates to track soil-building practices across the US.

  • GHG emissions reduction: Enhanced tracking and reporting through DNDC model.

  • Market support: Promoting adoption of regenerative farming practices.

Source (Globe Newswire)

Notable Quotes:

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"CTIC and its partners, including Regrow, are leading initiatives designed to address conservation agriculture’s most pressing issues, including soil health, erosion control, and carbon sequestration."

Ryan Heiniger, Executive Director at Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC)
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“Working together, Regrow and CTIC will help accelerate the adoption of conservation and climate-smart ag practices, resulting in the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and many other environmental benefits."

Dr. William Salas, Chief Strategy Officer at Regrow Ag

Our Take:

The continued and expanded partnership between Regrow Ag and CTIC marks a significant step forward in promoting sustainable agriculture through the use of advanced technology. By leveraging satellite data and the OpTIS dataset, this collaboration not only enhances the ability to track and report on climate-smart practices but also provides crucial insights into the environmental impact of these practices. This partnership will likely drive further adoption of regenerative farming methods, resulting in substantial environmental benefits such as improved soil health and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. The commitment to annual updates of the OpTIS dataset and the integration of this data into actionable insights underscore the importance of technology in advancing conservation efforts and supporting sustainable agricultural practices on a large scale.