Kendra Downing is the Summer 2026 Editorial Intern for Lessiter Media’s Ag Division. She is currently a student at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville studying Soil & Crop Science, Environmental Horticulture, Agribusiness and Professional Writing. Originally from Cambridge, Ill., Kendra grew up on her family’s farm where she and her sister ran a pumpkin patch for 13 years. Kendra has previously interned at Cooks’ Woods Christmas Tree Farm and Illinois Farm Bureau.
The National No-Tillage Conference returns January 12-15, 2027! Build and refine your no-till system with dozens of new ideas and connections at the 35th Annual National No-Tillage Conference in Indianapolis, Jan. 12-15, 2027. Experience an energizing 4-day agenda featuring inspiring general session speakers, expert-led No-Till Classrooms and collaborative No-Till Roundtables. Plus, Certified Crop Adviser credits will be offered.
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View MoreMany no-tillers often wonder about the economics of providing carbon services through cover crops. In this webinar from FarmDoc Daily, experts from the University of Illinois and Texas Tech University dive into data from the Precision Conservation Management program to explore the field-level economics of cover crop adoption.
