No-tiller Jimmy Emmons’ farm in Leedey, Okla., located 40 miles below the panhandle of Oklahoma and 35 miles from Texas, averages just 20 inches of rainfall per year. Every decision on the 2,000 acres of farmland and 6,000 acres of native rangeland is made with capturing moisture in mind. The No-Till Innovator and former NNTC Presenter of the Year walks through how he uses no-till, cover crops and relay cropping to keep every drop of moisture where it falls — all while building soil health.

You’ll Learn: How to maximize moisture retention during a drought, improve water infiltration rates on your fields & management strategies for diverse rotations & soil health.

The 33rd Annual National No-Tillage Conference returns to Louisville on Jan. 7-10, 2025. 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 over 12 General Sessions, 23 expert-led Classrooms and 34 Roundtables to choose from, plus opportunities to earn pesticide recertification and CCA credits, the 2025 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 2025 National No-Tillage Conference, to register for the event and to book your hotel room visit no-tillfarmer.com/nntc. Use code SPEAKER50 for $50 off your registration.

No-Till Innovator and former NNTC Presenter of the Year Jimmy Emmons and his wife, Ginger, no-till 2,000 acres in Leedey, Okla. His third-generation operation includes a rotation of wheat, canola, rye, sunflowers, peas, soybeans, milo, sesame and alfalfa, as well as a cow-calf operation. In addition, Emmons manages 250 head of cattle on 6,000 acres of native rangeland. Emmons is senior vice president of Climate-Smart Agriculture Program’s Trust in Food.