The TopSoil Podcast

On January 11, 2025, CEO Mitchell Hora held a Press Conference to provide updates to the 45Z Tax Credit guidance that was released on January 10, 2025. Low Carbon Intensity Biofuels are positioned to greatly impact American Agriculture, and the initial 45Z rules don't yet provide all the details. The details we do know about were discussed during today's webinar. During today's spec...

During the TopSoil Webinar, Mitchell Hora is joined by agribusiness expert Paul Neiffer, CPA, for an insightful discussion on key topics shaping the future of agriculture. Together they discuss the 45Z tax credit, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, other essential agricultural policies,  the Farm Bill and what farmers should anticipate for 2025, and also answer your submitted questions. We hope you enjoy...

During the TopSoil Webinar, Mitchell Hora is joined by Tim Winters, CEO of the Western new York Energy (WNYE). WNYE, an ethanol plant near Buffalo, NY, has been working with Continuum Ag on a pilot project to show how CI Certification can be achieved in New York while highlighting their low-CI production. Together, they discuss the purpose and goals of the NY Corn Farmer CI Pilot Program, WNYE Car...

In the 50th celebratory one year anniversary episode of CI Chit Chat, Continuum Ag's CEO Mitchell Hora is joined by the Millennial Farmer, Zach Johnson. Together, they discuss the USDA and 45Z rules & updates, Zach's takes on farming data and farmers being able to tell their story through it, how carbon intensity has the potential to shift the entire farming industry, and also answer...

In the 49th episode of CI Chit Chat, Continuum Ag's CEO Mitchell Hora is joined by District Conservationist and seasoned farmer from southwest Iowa, Terry Gleaves. Together, they discuss discuss farm practices, harvest reflections, plans for 2025, and how Continuum Ag’s services have supported Terry’s work. We hope you enjoyed this CI Chit Chat! If you have more questions, visit other episode...

In the 48th episode of CI Chit Chat, Continuum Ag's CEO Mitchell Hora is joined by Continuum Ag's VP of Sales, Blaine Groth. Together, they discuss updates on the 45Z Tax Credit and other industry updates,  the different types of carbon programs farmers can participate in, and also the importance of why farmers should know their farming data.  We hope you enjoyed this CI Chit Chat! If yo...

During the TopSoil Webinar, Mitchell Hora is joined by Mary Boote Roth, CEO of the Global Farmer Network. Mary brings decades of leadership experience, working with farmers worldwide to amplify their voices in shaping sustainable farming, trade, and technology. Together, they discuss what the Global Farming Network is, the power of connecting farmers around the globe, the power of telling your far...

In the 47th episode of CI Chit Chat, Continuum Ag's CEO Mitchell Hora is joined by northwest Iowa farmer and agronomy consultant Nick Sennert for a deep dive into Carbon Intensity insights. Together they go over Nicks thoughts on Carbon Intensity (CI), carbon offset and inset programs, and also answer your submitted questions. We hope you enjoyed this CI Chit Chat! If you have more questions,...

In the 46th episode of CI Chit Chat, Continuum Ag's CEO Mitchell Hora goes over updates on the 45Z Tax Credit & Rules, and the impact that regenerative ag practices can have on your farm, and also answers your submitted questions. We hope you enjoyed this CI Chit Chat! If you have more questions, visit other episodes for more information.  SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL ➡️ https://www.y...

During the TopSoil Webinar, Mitchell Hora is joined by Hans Riensche, a sixth-generation farmer and 2024 Nuffield Scholar. With hands-on experience with on-farm sustainability, cost-share programs, and private credit markets, Mitch and Hans discuss how farmers can lead in sustainability efforts and foster partnerships with industry innovators. Drawing from his work with start-ups, investors, and r...

In the 45th episode of CI Chit Chat, Continuum Ag's CEO Mitchell Hora is joined by Continuum Ag's COO, Brad McDonald. Together they go over what they've heard at the recent USDA Public Feedback Sessions and how that relates to the GREET Model and CI. We hope you enjoyed this CI Chit Chat! If you have more questions, visit other episodes for more information.  SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUB...

In the 44th episode of CI Chit Chat, Continuum Ag's CEO Mitchell Hora is joined by Continuum Ag's VP of Operations, Carolyn King. Together they go over data submittal for CI Certification, updates on the 45Z tax credit, and how you can lower your CI Score through Continuum Ag's consulting service Regen Roadmap.  We hope you enjoyed this CI Chit Chat! If you have more questions, visi...

In the 43rd episode of CI Chit Chat, CEO Mitchell Hora, walks through a demo on how to get your CI Score for FREE through TopSoil.ag.  We hope you enjoyed this CI Chit Chat! If you have more questions, visit other episodes for more information.  SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsvRPNOAtfBtlqq44RLPq2A FOR MORE INFORMATION ➡️ https://continuum.ag FIND YOUR CI SCO...

During the TopSoil Webinar, Mitchell Hora is joined by Faith Larson of Mickelson & Co. for an in-depth exploration of Carbon Intensity tax credits, focusing on the 45Z program and its impact on agriculture. Listen in as they discuss the current market of these tax credits, tax credit insurance, transferability of tax credits, the importance of data for the 45Z Tax Credit, and what farmers and...

In the 42nd episode of CI Chit Chat, Continuum Ag's CEO Mitchell Hora goes over CI Scores now being FREE from Continuum Ag and how to get them through TopSoil.ag, updates on the 45Z Tax Credit & Rules, and also Mitchell's talks with the USDA and his experience at the RFA's Summer Board meeting. We hope you enjoyed this CI Chit Chat! If you have more questions, visit other episod...

In the 41st episode of CI Chit Chat, Continuum Ag's CEO Mitchell Hora goes over tax credits being sold in the low carbon industry, CI Scores now being FREE from Continuum Ag, as well as the importance of knowing your CI Score and the benefits it brings through our software TopSoil. Ag. We hope you enjoyed this CI Chit Chat! If you have more questions, visit other episodes for more information...

In the 40th episode of CI Chit Chat, Continuum Ag's CEO Mitchell Hora is joined by Ag Sales Rep, David Hora. Together, they discuss why farmers interest is so high around CI, the importance of farmers knowing the value from their preliminary CI Score, misconceptions around CI, as well as what the benefits of CI Scores are outside of ethanol. We hope you enjoyed this CI Chit Chat! If you have...

In the 39th episode of CI Chit Chat, Continuum Ag's CEO Mitchell Hora goes over tax credits being sold in the low carbon industry, key takeaways from his discussion during the webinar featuring US Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks, carbon programs in the industry, as well as updates on what he has been hearing with the IRS releasing rules this year.  We hope you enjoyed this CI Chit Cha...

During the TopSoil Webinar, Mitchell Hora is joined US Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks to discuss 45Z, biofuels,  key agricultural policies, and the future of farming. Listen in as they discuss markets vs. free markets, Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF), CI Scores and the GREET Model, Biochar research usage and opportunities, and direct insights on the 45Z tax credit from Rep. Miller-Meeks....

In the 38th episode of CI Chit Chat, Continuum Ag's CEO Mitchell Hora goes over the 45Z tax credit & its opportunities, the importance of knowing your on farm data, farmers outlook on sustainable aviation fuels and their opportunities, as well as upcoming deadlines to enroll in CI Certification. We hope you enjoyed this CI Chit Chat! If you have more questions, visit other episodes for mo...

In the 37th episode of CI Chit Chat, Continuum Ag's CEO Mitchell Hora is joined by one of the newest members of the Continuum Ag team, VP of Sales, Blaine Groth. Together, they discuss Blaine's soil health journey, Blaine's data journey and the utilization of farming data, the value and protection of your farming data with Continuum Ag, and also answer your submitted questions.  We...

During the TopSoil Webinar, Mitchell Hora is joined by Dana Jackson from RSM as they expand on their conversations from our annual event the TopSoil Summit. Listen in as they discuss the types of payments for tax credits, the different components of tax credits, the creation of tax credits, and answer your questions on how all of this relates to the upcoming 45Z tax credit. We hope you enjoy this...

In the 36th episode of CI Chit Chat, Continuum Ag's CEO Mitchell Hora gives updates on the 45Z tax credit & its rules, the IRS & Biofuel Producers on 45Z, how different Carbon Programs differ from Continuum Ags with CI Certification, and upcoming deadlines to enroll in CI Certification. We hope you enjoyed this CI Chit Chat! If you have more questions, visit other episodes for more in...

In the 35th episode of CI Chit Chat, Continuum Ag's CEO Mitchell Hora is joined by CEO & Founder of Farmers Choice, Steve Knorr. Together, they discuss what Steve has been hearing from farmers on the opportunites for 45Z, what Steve has been hearing from people in the biofuel space, why you should work with Continuum Ag to get your grain certified, and Continuum Ag deadlines to get in you...

During the TopSoil Webinar, Mitchell Hora is joined by Paul Nees from Chevron as they expand on their conversations from our annual event the TopSoil Summit. Listen as they discuss Chevron's joint venture with Bunge and uncover the process of refining soybean oil into biodiesel and renewable diesel. They also highlight the differences between these fuels, where they end up, and the incentive...