Biological products are often referred to as the “Wild West” of farming — inputs with a lot of potential but little regulation. Independent soil health specialist and No-Till Innovator Jim Hoorman helps no-tillers understand the dynamics of biologicals and how they interact in your soils during this info-packed classroom session. “Biologicals are important for improving plant health and performance, but results may be variable depending on climate, environment and soil conditions,” Hoorman says.

You’ll Learn: The important living microbes & non-living substances in biologicals that impact plant & soil health & how to determine which biologicals make potential sense for your operation.

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.

The Conference extends its thanks to our 2025 sponsors: Precision Planting, Ag Leader, Montag, Martin-Till, Yetter, Bio Till Cover Crops, ForGround by Bayer, Copperhead Ag, The Andersons Plant Nutrient Group, HORSCH, Titan International, Midwest Bio-Tech, Vulcan Equipment, CLAAS and Environmental Tillage Systems (ETS)

Jim Hoorman has been working in agriculture and farming since he was 13 years old. Hoorman received a Masters of Science in Agricultural Economics and an MA in Business at The Ohio State University. During graduate school, he participated in a 1 month long Agricultural Student Ambassadorship program traveling to England, France, Finland, and Russia with 50 other college students from the USA. He worked at OSU Extension from 1988-2016 and then for the NRCS from 2016-2019 before launching Hoorman Soil Health Services.

Hoorman will also be presenting the session "Digging Deep into Nutrient Content & Function - the 'Other' 2%