Leaving Compaction in the Dust
March 18, 2026
Carson Kahler, also known as the 6th Gen Farmer, believes that CTIS has the potential to stop soil compaction in his tracks and boost yields. It all started when he bought a CTIS system for his farm’s 24-row 1770 John Deere planter. He soon saw what VF radial tires could accomplish when run at ultra-low pressures across the soil: He could kick up dust in his tire tracks with his boots. The ground was loose, not pressed into a solid brick any more. His CTIS system even nearly paid for itself in one season of use, and he’s got the numbers to prove it.