Life-Long Learning Essential to Success in Agriculture

Meet farmer Allen Hensley. In his 20s, Allen Hensley was managing restaurants in Oklahoma, but when he drove by farms similar to those that shaped his youth, he knew he was missing his calling.  “One of the hardest things for me was driving by the fields being harvested.  I could just smell it, the memories […]

A Better Way to Farm

Last year, Allen Hensley was talking to his friend Ryan Harlan who told him, “There has to be a better way to farm.”   The two Texas farmers were talking about farming more efficiently and profitably, with less disturbance of the soil, fewer costly synthetic inputs, and less reliance on high-dollar machinery.   “I met Ryan with […]

Planter Checklist For No-Till Conditions

In-Field Planter Inspection Points In this article you will find an in-field planter inspection points for no-till conditions from our Illinois farmer and carbon cropping agronomist Steve Hasselman. Seed Meter Inspection  Downforce Check Gauge Wheel Gap Closing Wheel Alignment & Pressure Coulter Inspection Planter Frame Level Seed Meter Inspection  If using a positive air pressure […]