CTRI exists to identify critical production challenges and to invest in the research solutions that move our industry forward. Projects are selected and funded by a grower-led Board using member assessments. Since 1968, more than 750 projects have been supported with over 15.1 Million US Dollars – focused on pest management (350+), breeding and evaluation (150+), agronomics(150+), market/process quality (75+), and automation (25+).