National No-Tillage Conference Updates

Steve Groff Announced as 2027 No-Till Conference Speaker

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The No-Till Living Legend from Lancaster County, Pa., is internationally known for his groundbreaking work in cover crops and no-till.

Innovators & Experts Panel: No-Tilling in a Challenging Market

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Back once again by popular demand, the No-Till Innovators & Experts panel wraps up the conference with an in-depth discussion about the economics of no-till and how to get the most bang for your buck in the face of rising input costs and low commodity prices.

Final 12 Dynamic No-Till Farmer-to-Farmer Roundtables

Sat, 03 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Select from 12 No-Till Roundtables where you'll ask questions, discuss challenges and contribute field-proven ideas on a specific topic. Send others from your operation to different sessions to capture even more actionable ideas.

How to Plant Green Without Losing Your Shirt

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

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.

Boosting Forage Density with No-Till, Cover Crops & Manure

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

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.

Simplifying No-Till Livestock Integration with Virtual Fencing

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Kaitlyn Dozler, virtual fence program manager for the Univ. of Missouri, provides a crash course on virtual fencing technology, including how no-tillers are using it to integrate livestock in both cover crop and pasture systems.

New Cover Crop Strategies for 2026 & Beyond

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Go beyond the basics in this advanced session on cover crops featuring TJ Kartes and Brian Wieland, cover crop experts from Saddle Butte Ag.

Dave Brandt Memorial Lecture — The Future of Cover Crops: New Varieties, Technologies & Trends

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Rob Myers helps no-tillers stay ahead of the curve with a look at new varieties coming to market, including cereal rye with high or low levels of allelopathy.

14 Dynamic No-Till Farmer-to-Farmer Roundtables

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Select from 14 No-Till Roundtables where you'll ask questions, discuss challenges and contribute field-proven ideas on a specific topic. Send others from your operation to different sessions to capture even more actionable ideas.

Horizon Agriculture to Make U.S. Expo Debut at National Tillage Conference

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 15:39:38 -0500

Horizon Ag's Sales and Marketing Director Charlie Eaton will be attending, presenting a talk on the DSX no-till drill and chairing a roundtable discussion titled “Biggest No-Till Equipment Paybacks.”

Building Soil Health Through Livestock & Other Alternatives

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Michael Thompson returns to our 2026 event to share the advantages he’s realized through integrating livestock on his farm operation to turn weaker crop acreage into beef, as well as drag-lining hog manure and using compost extract made on his farm to build soil fertility.

NEW: Farmer Mentoring Session Added to No-Till Conference Program

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Frank Lessiter, Jim Moseley, Rodney Rulon and Lisa Holscher will shine light on the value of farmer-to-farmer mentorship programs and share new ideas on where you can find real opportunities to connect, learn and grow with fellow no-tillers.

Enough is Enough! Smarter No-Till to Avoid Being a ‘More-On’

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Monte Bottens shares actionable insights on how “less can be more” with no-till and details how all attendees can step up and make a difference.

Bringing Profitable Conservation Practices to Dairy

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

During this session, attendees gather key insights into the benefits of no-till, cover crops, buffer strips and wetland restoration, sustainable manure management, precision fertigation and more!

Reputable Product or ‘Snake Oil?’ How to Evaluate Biologicals

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Pam Marrone helps no-tillers understand how to evaluate the voluminous numbers of products coming online and determine which ones will best fit their needs.

Eyes in the Sky: Boosting N Efficiency with Advanced Aerial Imagery

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Brian Sutton and Mike Starkey discuss how to use advanced aerial imagery to build planting prescriptions for corn, soybeans & cover crops, & improve in-season N management & scouting.

Fine-Tuning Your Combine for a Better No-Till Harvest

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Marion Calmer discusses how to tackle the challenges of harvesting high-yielding no-till corn, soybeans and wheat at high speeds.

Discovering the True Potential of Soil Health

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Tom Cotter shares how to balance the positive and negative effect of each practice for weed control, making cover crops pay, coordinating livestock grazing with crop rotations and finding markets for all that’s produced.

No-Till Shark Tank: Cutting-Edge Technology Lab

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Several cutting-edge no-tillers will give brief presentations about new products or services they've had a hand in developing and testing, followed by questions from a panel of “ag experts.” Then attendees will have a chance to vote on the “Best New Innovation at the NNTC” from among the presenters.

Harry Young Jr. Memorial Lecture — What’s Happening in Biologicals for Pest Management & Plant Health

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Pam Marrone shares what’s driving the growth of biologicals in the industry, potential regulations coming down the pike, new technologies and products on the horizon, and how no-tillers can integrate biologicals on their farm based on their modes of action.

Testing for Soil Health Without Breaking the Bank

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Kris Nichols will show attendees how on-farm soil health testing can be done with inexpensive, readily available homemade tools.

Boosting Water Use Efficiency with Cutting-Edge Technology

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Ray and Ryan Flickner detail their experience with subsurface drip irrigation, which delivers water directly to the roots underground, 360 RAIN, Autonomous Pivot & more.

Do Cover Crops Pay? Here’s What the Numbers Say…

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Jim Stute reveals brand-new data from a multi-location SARE-funded project across southeastern Wisconsin, evaluating the overall corn and soybean yield response and net ROI of cereal rye.

Digging Deeper into Regenerative Ranching

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Jonathan Lundgren explains the mechanisms behind regenerative ranching and how it can boost the diversity and profitability of your no-till operation.

No-Till Breakthroughs & Lessons Learned from Cotton Country

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

John Bradley returns to NNTC to discuss how new technologies and practices are enhancing no-till cotton production, and to explore how crop rotation, residue and cover crops are managed in no-till fields everywhere.

Taking on No-Till’s Future with Ag’s Brightest Minds

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Sit back and get ready to reflect on where agriculture is headed with 4 dynamic speakers.

Your Feedback Will Shape the 2026 National No-Tillage Conference

lessitef@lesspub.com — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

As we move into the final stages of planning for the 34th Annual event in St. Louis, Mo., we're inviting you to take a brief survey to help our team put the finishing touches on the program.

Silver Anniversary Lecture: A Look Back – & Forward – on Game-Changing Technology for No-Tillers

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

In the NNTC’s trademarked “Silver Anniversary Lecture” that revisits what has been learned 25 years after taking the same NNTC stage, Randall Reeder examines the dramatic changes and trends shaping the future of no-till.

Frank Lessiter Legacy Lecture Series — Conquering Compaction with the Push of a Button

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

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).

Champions & Challengers Lecture — No-Till, High-Tech: Data-Driven Insights to Maximize Every Acre

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

John Fulton dives into breakthroughs in soil health evaluation, soil sensors, autonomy, artificial intelligence (AI) and more.