Depending on cropping systems and climate, every no-tiller has different equipment. But tires are used by everyone, and those tires can have a huge impact on soil compaction and yield. Ken Brodbeck, an ag tire engineer with over 35 years of experience and current vice president of technology for Precision Inflation, dives into everything no-tillers should know about new tire technology, including the ins and outs of central tire inflation systems (CTIS). Brodbeck shares decades’ worth of data showing how tire pressure affects soil health, yield and fuel economy and discusses why farmers in Europe have been changing tire pressure on the go for over 30 years.

You’ll Learn: Tire tips from one of the industry’s top ag tire experts, how a CTIS can increase yields by up to 6%, improve fuel economy by 10% & extend tire life by up to 40% & how tire pressure affects soil health, compaction & yield.

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.