Members of the Northeast Iowa Dairy and Agriculture Foundation — the 2025 No-Till Innovator of the Year in the Organization category — put their latest findings under the microscope for all to see as they explore how to increase highly digestible forage density per acre. David Lawstuen, chair of Iowa’s Dairy Center, and Brodie Bushman, farm manager for Iowa’s Dairy Center, share new data from on-farm trials to show the impact of no-till, cover crops and manure applications on forage quality.

You’ll Learn: Practical strategies for increasing forage density & yield using a combination of no-till practices.

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.