The TopSoil Podcast

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  Carbon Intensity Q & A l Oct. 6, 2026 l CI Chit Chat Ep. 108 08.10.2026 26min

  Each week, Mitchell hosts the CI Chit Chat to provide you with updates on what the recent updates mean for your farm, your CI Score, or potential 45Z opportunities. Register to join the CI Chit Chat live on Tuesdays at 7:45 AM CST to ask your questions, or follow us on YouTube to catch the replays. 🌱 Get your FREE CI Score at TopSoil.ag SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL ➡️ / @continuumag8789 REGISTER FOR THE CI CHIT CHAT ➡️ https://continuum.ag/ci-chit-chat/ FIND YO...
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  Carbon Intensity Q & A l Sept 22, 2026 l CI Chit Chat Ep. 107 08.10.2026 32min

  Each week, Mitchell hosts the CI Chit Chat to provide you with updates on what the recent updates mean for your farm, your CI Score, or potential 45Z opportunities. Register to join the CI Chit Chat live on Tuesdays at 7:45 AM CST to ask your questions, or follow us on YouTube to catch the replays. 🌱 Get your FREE CI Score at TopSoil.ag SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL ➡️ / @continuumag8789 REGISTER FOR THE CI CHIT CHAT ➡️ https://continuum.ag/ci-chit-chat/ FIND YO...
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  Carbon Intensity Q & A l Sept 15, 2026 l CI Chit Chat Ep. 106 08.10.2026 29min

  A lot has happened with 45Z over the past week. After last week’s 45Z press conference, Mitchell is back on the CI Chit Chat to answer questions about Carbon Intensity, the latest 45Z developments, and what farmers should do now. If you’re wondering what the recent updates mean for your farm, your CI Score, or potential 45Z opportunities, this episode is for you. 🌱 Get your FREE CI Score at TopSoil.ag SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL ➡️ / @continuumag8789 REGISTER FOR ...
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  45Z Update: USDA FD-CIC Officially Included in 45ZCF-GREET | Special Press Conference 08.10.2026 58min

  Big news for 45Z: USDA’s 45ZCF FD-CIC is now officially included in the updated 45ZCF-GREET model. In this press conference, Mitchell breaks down the latest updates from the Department of Energy and the IRS and what they mean for farmers, ethanol producers, grain elevators, and the biofuels industry. Mitchell covers: - What changed with the updated 45ZCF-GREET model - How USDA’s 45ZCF FD-CIC fits into 45Z - What this means for Feedstock Carbon Intensity (CI) - What farmers and ethanol produ...
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  Built for This | Mitchell Hora – 2026 TopSoil Summit 01.09.2026 59min

  Built For This isn't just the theme of the 2026 TopSoil Summit—it's the story of Continuum Ag. In this keynote, CEO & Founder Mitchell Hora shares how years of building soil health tools, helping farmers improve profitability, and preparing for the future have led to this moment. As a seventh-generation farmer, Mitchell has always believed in creating solutions for his own farm that can help farmers everywhere. What began as a platform focused on soil sampling and soil health has evolve...
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  45Z Strength & Structure Panel | 2026 TopSoil Summit 28.08.2026 47min

  The future of the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit depends on more than just policy—it depends on understanding how verification, compliance, tax incentives, and risk management all work together. In this expert panel from the 2026 TopSoil Summit, Continuum Ag Vice President of Operations Carolyn King moderates a discussion featuring four industry leaders who break down the critical pieces of the 45Z program and what they mean for farmers, ethanol producers, grain elevators, and ...
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  Building the Industry. Building the Opportunity. | Geoff Cooper - 2026 TopSoil Summit 27.08.2026 54min

  What does the future hold for the biofuels industry, and what role will farmers play in building it? In this keynote from the 2026 TopSoil Summit, Renewable Fuels Association President & CEO Geoff Cooper shares his presentation, "Building the Industry. Building the Opportunity." Geoff discusses the momentum behind renewable fuels, the importance of Carbon Intensity (CI), the opportunities created by the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit, and why collaboration between farmers, ethanol...
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  Iowa Secretary of Agriculture l Mike Naig - 2026 TopSoil Summit 25.08.2026 16min

  Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig opened the 2026 TopSoil Summit by welcoming attendees and sharing an update on Iowa agriculture, emerging opportunities for farmers, and the latest developments shaping the industry's future. As conversations around Carbon Intensity (CI), renewable fuels, and the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit continue to evolve, Secretary Naig provides valuable insight into Iowa's leadership in conservation, biofuels, and agricultural innovation. Raised on a fa...
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  Real Farmers. Real Decisions. Real Opportunity. | Farmer Panel – 2026 TopSoil Summit 25.08.2026 46min

  Hear directly from the farmers who are living the changes happening across agriculture. In this featured panel from the 2026 TopSoil Summit, three innovative producers share how they're approaching Carbon Intensity (CI), regenerative agriculture, profitability, and the emerging opportunities created by the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit. From conservation practices and low-carbon grain markets to global farming, farm profitability, and the future of agriculture, this discussion offers...
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  Building the 45Z Foundation l Tom Vilsack - 2026 TopSoil Summit 25.08.2026 31min

  In this keynote from the 2026 TopSoil Summit, former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack discusses why 45Z represents both a challenge and an opportunity for agriculture. He shares why creating a connection between on-farm conservation practices and low-carbon fuel markets is important, the hurdles that still remain, and what farmers, ethanol producers, and industry leaders must do to build a lasting framework for the future of the biofuels industry. If you're involved in agriculture, ...
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  45Z is Here... What Should I be Doing? l CI Chit Chat Ep. 105 24.08.2026 32min

  Continuum Ag's CEO, Mitchell Hora, hosts the CI Chit Chat each week to discuss the future of Carbon Intensity, the impact of the 45Z tax credit, what’s ahead in the coming months, updates on the 45Z Tax Credit & Rules, and answer your submitted questions. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL ➡️ / @continuumag8789 REGISTER FOR THE CI CHIT CHAT ➡️ https://continuum.ag/ci-chit-chat/ FIND YOUR CI SCORE AT ➡️ https://topsoil.ag
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  Carbon Intensity Q & A l CI Chit Chat Ep. 104 24.08.2026 30min

  Continuum Ag's CEO, Mitchell Hora, hosts the CI Chit Chat each week to discuss the future of Carbon Intensity, the impact of the 45Z tax credit, what’s ahead in the coming months, updates on the 45Z Tax Credit & Rules, and answer your submitted questions. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL ➡️ / @continuumag8789 REGISTER FOR THE CI CHIT CHAT ➡️ https://continuum.ag/ci-chit-chat/ FIND YOUR CI SCORE AT ➡️ https://topsoil.ag
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  USDA's CI Calculator & Tillage Classifications | CI Chit Chat Ep. 103 24.08.2026 37min

  What do USDA's new tillage classifications mean for your farm and your Carbon Intensity (CI) Score? In Episode 103 of the CI Chit Chat, Continuum Ag Founder & CEO Mitchell Hora is joined by Sales Agronomist Dale Lyons as they take a closer look at USDA's new CI Calculator, including a discussion on tillage classifications and what they mean for your farm and your CI Score. During this episode, you'll learn: - How USDA classifies different tillage practices - How tillage can impact your...
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  Carbon Intensity Q & A l CI Chit Chat Ep. 102 24.08.2026 34min

  Continuum Ag's CEO, Mitchell Hora, hosts the CI Chit Chat each week to discuss the future of Carbon Intensity, the impact of the 45Z tax credit, what’s ahead in the coming months, updates on the 45Z Tax Credit & Rules, and answer your submitted questions. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL ➡️ / @continuumag8789 REGISTER FOR THE CI CHIT CHAT ➡️ https://continuum.ag/ci-chit-chat/ FIND YOUR CI SCORE AT ➡️ https://topsoil.ag
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  45Z Rules Are Here… Now What? | CI Chit Chat Ep. 101 24.08.2026 40min

  On June 26, the USDA released the long-awaited farmer guidance for the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit. In Episode 101 of the CI Chit Chat, Continuum Ag CEO Mitchell Hora breaks down what the new rules mean for farmers, ethanol producers, grain elevators, and the future of low-carbon agriculture. Learn what changed, what opportunities are now available, and what steps you should be taking to prepare. In this episode: - USDA's new 45Z farmer guidance explained - What the rules mean for ...
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  Celebrating 100 CI Chit Chats with Geoff Cooper | CI Chit Chat Ep. 100 24.08.2026 38min

  In this special 100th episode of CI Chit Chat, Continuum Ag CEO & Founder Mitchell Hora was joined by Geoff Cooper, President & CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association, for a discussion on the latest developments in 45Z, Carbon Intensity, renewable fuels, and the opportunities ahead for agriculture. For nearly two years, CI Chit Chat has provided weekly conversations on soil health, Carbon Intensity, and emerging opportunities for farmers, ethanol producers, and ag partners. In this m...
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  CI Chit Chat - Episode 85 l January 6, 2026 26.02.2026 26min

  Join Continuum Ag CEO & Founder Mitch Hora for the first CI Chit Chat of 2026. Every Tuesday at 7:45 AM on the CI Chit Chat, Mitch breaks down what farmers need to know about CI, policy updates, and how to prepare for emerging opportunities tied to Low CI grain. Subscribe for weekly conversations focused on helping farmers stay informed and ready as 45Z rules continue to take shape.
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  CI Chit Chat - Episode 88 l January 27, 2026 27.01.2026 17min

  Continuum Ag's CEO & Founder, Mitchell Hora, gives his weekly update on Carbon Intensity®. The CI Chit Chat provides updates on 45Z, policy updates, and how to prepare for emerging opportunities tied to Low CI grain. Join us weekly on to hear updates on what's happening with 45Z. Subscribe for weekly conversations focused on helping farmers stay informed and ready as 45Z rules continue to take shape.
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  CI Chit Chat - Episode 87 l January 20, 2026 27.01.2026 20min

  Continuum Ag's CEO & Founder, Mitchell Hora, talks CI, policy updates, and how to prepare for emerging opportunities tied to Low CI grain. Join us weekly on the CI Chit Chat to hear updates on what's happening with 45Z. Subscribe for weekly conversations focused on helping farmers stay informed and ready as 45Z rules continue to take shape
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  CI Chit Chat - Episode 86 l January 13, 2026 27.01.2026 24min

  Join Continuum Ag CEO & Founder Mitch Hora on the CI Chit Chat where he breaks down what farmers need to know about CI, policy updates, and how to prepare for emerging opportunities tied to Low CI grain. Subscribe for weekly conversations focused on helping farmers stay informed and ready as 45Z rules continue to take shape.