Rob Myers, director of the Center for Regenerative Agriculture at the Univ. of Missouri, dives into how cover crops influence soil moisture in several ways, including through mycorrhizal fungi, improved aggregate stability and the formation of macropores. Myers also explores how to maximize the benefits of planting green into living cover crops when it’s too wet or too dry.

Whether you’re a cover crop beginner or veteran, don’t miss your chance to learn from and network with one of the nation’s leading cover crop experts!

You’ll Learn: How certain aspects of cover crop biology impact soil moisture, best practices for planting green & its impact on short-term & long-term soil moisture levels.


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.