Jill Clapperton, a world-renowned soil biologist and rhizosphere ecologist, helps farmers better understand what lives — and must thrive — below the soil surface to regenerate and maintain healthy soil structure.

Although nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium and secondary nutrients such as calcium, magnesium and sulfur make up 98% of a plant’s composition, the other 2% of micronutrients are critical for making proteins and enzymes that keep plants healthy and producing high-yielding no-till crops, says No-Till Innovator Jim Hoorman.

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.

While “pushing the limits” of early planting dates, Iowa crop consultant and farmer David Savage proved 25 years ago that no-tilling soybeans extremely early might just be crazy enough to work. Like maybe the day before Thanksgiving or Christmas?

Joseph Dewalt “De” Willard Jr., who founded Willard Chemical Co. in 1970 – later renamed Willard Agri-Service) – died Nov. 13.

Growing up in Northeast Ohio, Clay Scott learned early on how planter adjustments — or the lack thereof — can make or break a growing season.

No-Till Legend Dwayne Beck joins technology editor Noah Newman for a conversation about his upcoming National No-Tillage Conference presentation, “Learning from the Past to Move No-Till Forward.” Head to NoTillConference.com or more information and to reserve your spot!

Jill Clapperton, the world-renowned soil biologist gives us a taste of what to expect during her presentations at the upcoming 2025 National No-Tillage Conference. Head to NoTillConference.com or more information and to reserve your spot!

No-Till Innovator, Dr. Eileen J. Kladivko is Professor of Agronomy at Purdue University, where she teaches and does research and extension in soil physics, soil health, and soil management.

The 2025 National No-Tillage Conference takes place Jan. 7-10 in Louisville, Ky. Head to NoTillConference.com or more information and to reserve your spot!