Carbon Farming Podcast Ep. 16: Generating Ag Carbon Credits with Legumes

Iowa-based Agronomist and Strategic Accounts Manager, Clay Craighton, joins us to chat through the newest way farmers can get involved in the ag carbon market – and it’s all about generating ag carbon credits by cover cropping with legumes. Cover crops improve soil health and help keep carbon “locked in” to our soil. In this […]

Generate Ag Carbon Credits By Diversifying Your Cover Crops With Legumes

Cover Cropping with Legumes The use of cover crops has been a practice many producers have used over the years. From planting grasses to even wheat, many benefits have risen. Cover crops have proven to improve soil health, promote water infiltration, and reduce erosion. However, one of the main impacts of cover crops is keeping […]

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 […]