CI Chit Chat 78 | 45Z Updates, CI Scores & Carbon Intensity Explained
The 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit officially went into effect on January 1, 2025, and is locked in until 2029, but we’re still waiting on the rules.In this episode of CI Chit Chat, Mitchell Hora breaks down what this means for farmers, how Carbon Intensity (CI) Scores tie in, and why understanding your CI Score now is key to preparing for low-CI grain opportunities. Topics covered:- 45Z updates and what we know so far- Why CI Scores matter- How Continuum Ag and TopSoil are helping farmers get paid for better practicesTABLE OF CONTENTS:0:00 45Z Update7:15 R&D Tax Credits13:03 Fall Prep for 2026Learn more and get your free CI Score: https://topsoil.ag/
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Unlocking Farm Income with R&D Tax Credits l CI Chit Chat Ep. 77
On Episode 77 of CI Chit Chat (Sept. 30, 2025), we dug into how farmers and landowners have been unlocking hidden farm income through R&D Tax Credits. 🚜Did you know many operations could turn $3 into $10–$11/acre with this overlooked program? Thanks to a 3-year lookback (2022–2025), the opportunity is real...and it’s helping farmers capture value for work they’re already doing.SE Iowa Farmer Brian Hora and Continuum Ag Sales Agronomist Dale Lyons shared how farmers are taking advantage of this program and why it matters right now.Learn more: https://continuum.ag/rd-tax-credits/
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CI Chit Chat Episode 76 l Sept. 16, 2025
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Roots of Resilience: Practical Cover Crop & Soil Health Strategies l TopSoil Webinar
Cover crops play a key role in building soil health, managing risk, and improving farm profitability. In this TopSoil Webinar, we bring together experts to share practical strategies and real-world insights you can apply on your farm.Featuring:🌱 Mitchell Hora – 7th-generation farmer & CEO of Continuum Ag🌱 Theresa Pedretti – Sales Agronomist & Certified Crop Adviser, Albert Lea Seed🌱 Carolyn King – VP of Operations, Continuum AgIn this podcast, you’ll learn:- How to match the right cover crop seed to your field conditions- Strategies to strengthen soil health and resilience- Practical tips for integrating cover crops into your farm management plan- How regenerative practices can open new opportunities in agriculture👉 Learn more about Continuum Ag and get your free CI Score at: https://topsoil.ag/
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TopSoil Webinar: Big Beautiful Tax Credit Brokerage l August 27, 2025
Join Continuum Ag’s Mitchell Hora and Faith Larson of Mickelson & Co. for an in-depth discussion on the evolving world of federal tax credits, including 45Z tax credits. With new opportunities rapidly emerging, biofuel producers and farmers need to understand how to strategically position their operations to capture value.Mickelson & Co., a leading tax credit brokerage, shares insights on what’s happening behind the scenes, what changes to watch for, and how producers can maximize the impact of their carbon-reduction efforts.📌 Topics Covered:- Latest updates on 45Z and federal incentives- How tax credit brokerage works for agriculture and biofuels- Ways to prepare your operation for success- Opportunities to profit from sustainability practices➡️ Get your free CI Score at https://topsoil.ag/
TopSoil Podcast digs into the hottest topics in agriculture including carbon intensity, soil health & precision ag. CEO Mitchell Hora & other Continuum Ag Representatives sit down with industry leaders to provide an opportunity for you to educate yourself on the latest and greatest in agriculture… and we want you to be along for the journey!
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