Regenerative agriculture is seen by some as “no-till 2.0” where a wide variety of practices are used in concert to produce a dynamic, diversified farm operation. Just like with no-till, soil is the foundation of regenerative, biologically-based systems, and that’s accomplished by increasing carbon, hydrogen and oxygen in the system. A regenerative approach utilizes 6 integrated, dynamic principles based on enhancing carbon flow below ground to feed soil biology.

In this exclusive 2-hour workshop, No-Till Innovator Kris Nichols, a world-renowned soil microbiologist and founder of KRIS Systems (Knowledge for Regeneration and Innovation in Soils), provides a deep dive into using carbon flow as an approach for regenerative farming. Nichols shares how the different principles impact carbon flow below ground to enhance soil biology, chemistry and physics. This information can be used to develop a Farm Systems Plan to regenerate soils and resolve challenges “when things don’t go as planned.”

The 34th Annual National No-Tillage Conference returns to St. Louis, Mo. on Jan. 6-9, 2026. Whether you're new to no-till or refining your system, this event delivers fast-paced learning from top no-till farmers, agronomists and experts. With 2 Pre-Conference Workshops, 13 No-Till General Sessions, 22 No-Till Classrooms and 40 No-Till Roundtables to choose from, plus opportunities to earn CCA credits, the 2026 No-Till Conference is a must-attend event for anyone looking to enhance their no-till farming practices.

View the full speaker agenda and topics here.

For more information about the 2026 National No-Tillage Conference, to register for the event and to book your hotel room visit NoTillConference.com. Use code SPEAKER50 for $50 off your registration.

The Conference extends its thanks to our 2026 sponsors: Ag Leader, Martin-Till, Yetter Farm Equipment, Bio Till Cover Crops, Copperhead Ag, The Andersons, HORSCH, Titan International, Midwest Bio-Tech, Vulcan Equipment and Total Farm Marketing.