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NO-TILL LEARNING. A big crowd of no-tillers, educators, agronomists and industry leaders started off the new ag production year at the National No-Tillage Conference in St. Louis. The event featured informative general sessions, classrooms, interactive roundtables, 2 pre-conference workshops and extensive networking opportunities. Jeff Lazewski
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TAKEAWAYS
- There are more solutions available with today’s technology to more easily integrate livestock into your operation.
- Watch for new cover crop varieties coming onto the market that are more suited to specific environments.
- A successful no-till planting season starts with proper residue management during the previous harvest.
ST. LOUIS, MO. — The 34th Annual No-Tillage Conference, held January 6-9 at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch, brought together a large and engaged audience of farmers and ag professionals from across the world for 4 days of education, idea-sharing and collaboration.
The conference featured informative general sessions, 22 educational no-till classrooms, 40 interactive roundtables, two pre-conference workshops and extensive networking opportunities. Attendees gained practical insights and shared real-world experiences on a wide range of agronomic and operational topics.
New and engaging session formats added energy to the program, including a Shark Tank–style session where presenters from agricultural companies pitched innovative ideas and solutions, as well as TED Talk–style presentations offering concise, thought-provoking perspectives on no-till practices and the future of conservation agriculture.
The 2026 National No-Tillage Conference was made possible with the support of these title sponsors: The Andersons PureGrade, Ag Leadership Technology, Copperhead Ag, GO Seed, Horizon Ag, Horsch, Huma, Martin-Till, Midwest Bio-Tech, Saddle Butte, Titan, Total Farm Marketing, Vulcan Equipment and Yetter.
Here are some of the highlights of this year’s event.
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Cover crop researchers and breeders at the Univ. of Missouri’s Center for Regenerative Agriculture are working hard…
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