The TopSoil Podcast

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.

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 cont...

In this TopSoil Webinar, Continuum Ag CEO Mitchell Hora and farm tax expert Paul Neiffer, CPA, sat down for a practical conversation on preparing for year-end tax season. They discussed how R&D Tax Credits and the upcoming 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit could put more dollars back in farmers’ pockets for the practices they’re already doing. Paul also broke down the latest tax updates and sha...

Continuum Ag’s CEO & Founder, Mitchell Hora, hosts our weekly CI Chit Chat every Tuesday morning from 7:45 – 8:15 AM CST. CI Chit Chat is a weekly morning talk show that will provide industry updates and allows you to ask questions about our Carbon Intensity Suite of Services, which includes CI Scores & CI Certification.

Join Continuum Ag CEO & Founder Mitch Hora for this week’s CI Chit Chat, where we dive into Carbon Intensity and the latest developments around the 45Z Tax Credit. Every Tuesday at 7:45 AM, 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 i...

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.

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

Your farm is more than land — it’s your legacy. 🌾 In this TopSoil Webinar, Johnny Klemme, real estate expert and author of American Family Farmland, joins Continuum Ag to share practical guidance on navigating farmland transition and legacy planning with confidence. Learn how to: ✅ Preserve family values and relationships ✅ Create long-term wealth and stability ✅ Make informed decisions for th...

In this quick update, Mitchell shares the latest news on the CI front — and his hopes that the government reopens soon, allowing us to keep things moving forward. In the meantime, make sure you’re staying proactive: ✅ Keep track of your data ✅ Get your CI Score ✅ Be prepared for new opportunities ahead Stay tuned for more updates!

Continuum Ag's CEO Mitchell Hora explains Carbon Intensity, CI Scores and the 45Z Tax Credit. Currently sitting tight until we get more information from the government. Really hoping for rules yet in 2025. Listen in to learn more or register for the CI Chit Chat to join us live or submit questions you have about CI. https://continuum.ag/ci-chit-chat/

In this TopSoil Webinar, Continuum Ag CEO Mitchell Hora and farm tax expert Paul Neiffer, CPA, sat down for a practical conversation on preparing for year-end tax season. They discussed how R&D Tax Credits and the upcoming 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit could put more dollars back in farmers’ pockets for the practices they’re already doing. Paul also broke down the latest tax updates and sha...

Each week, Continuum Ag CEO & Founder Mitchell Hora breaks down what’s happening in the world of Carbon Intensity (CI). In this episode, Mitchell dives into Continuum Ag’s MRV Protocol — what it means for measuring and verifying CI — and shares the story of how Continuum Ag got its start, evolved through soil health and data, and became a leader in the 45Z and low-carbon ag space.

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 upda...

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 Farme...

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 🌱...

In this 75th episode of CI Chit Chat, Continuum Ag CEO & Founder Mitchell Hora dives into the latest updates on the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit and shares an exciting new opportunity for farmers to tap into R&D tax credits. Mitchell covers: ✅ Where things stand with 45Z and what farmers & biofuel producers should be doing now ✅ How tax credit brokerage works (and why it matt...

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...

Stay up to date with everything related to Carbon Intensity (CI), 45Z tax credits, sustainable ag markets, and more on our weekly CI Chit Chat series! Whether you're a farmer, ag business, or just trying to make sense of where things are headed, this series helps you stay in the know.

Stay up to date with everything related to Carbon Intensity (CI), 45Z tax credits, sustainable ag markets, and more on our weekly CI Chit Chat series! In Episode 72, Continuum Ag’s CEO & Founder Mitchell Hora shares the latest updates, answers farmer questions, and provides valuable insights into what’s happening in the low CI grain and clean fuel space. Whether you're a farmer, ag busine...

In Episode 70 of CI Chit Chat, Mitchell Hora discusses the latest updates on the Big Beautiful Bill currently being worked on in D.C., with hopes that it will be signed by the end of the week. The bill includes 45Z — the Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit — which could be a game-changer for agriculture. Mitchell also shares exciting news: Continuum Ag was named Business of the Week by Senator Joni E...

The 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit isn’t “coming”—it’s here. In Episode 71 of CI Chit Chat, Mitchell breaks down what the finalized 45Z timeline means for ethanol producers and row‑crop farmers alike, why real‑world Carbon Intensity (CI) scores are suddenly non‑negotiable, and the exact data you’ll need on hand to capture the new premiums. 🔑 What you’ll learn: - How 45Z got locked in through 20...

In episode 69 of the CI Chit Chat, Continuum Ag CEO & founder Mitchell Hora breaks down the latest updates on the 45Z tax credit for low-carbon liquid biofuels, including its path through Congress, bipartisan support, and what’s next for the policy. 👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments and don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more CI Chit Chat content! 🌾 Learn more and get your CI...

Geoff Cooper, President & CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association, kicked off Continuum Ag's TopSoil Summit with a powerful keynote: “Farmers & BioFuels: A Time-Tested Connection.” In his presentation, Geoff explored the longstanding partnership between agriculture and the biofuels industry, sharing timely insights on: ✅ The current state of renewable fuels ✅ Updates from Washington,...

The Big Beautiful Bill is signed — 45Z is officially LOCKED IN through 2029! This emergency press conference breaks down what this means for farmers, biofuel producers, and ag companies. ✅ How 45Z helps you earn premiums on low-CI grain ✅ Key takeaways from the Big Beautiful Bill when it comes to 45Z ✅ Next steps to profit from low-carbon agriculture 👉 Watch now to stay ahead in the low-CI gra...