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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September 1, 2026Episode 1259 min
Built for This | Mitchell Hora – 2026 TopSoil Summit
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 evolved into a complete system for Carbon Intensity, CI Scores, CI Certification, and the opportunities created by the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit—all while staying true to Continuum Ag's mission of driving profitability via improved soil health. If you're wondering where agriculture is headed next, this keynote explains why we were Built For This. 🌱 Get your FREE CI Score: https://TopSoil.ag Learn more about Continuum Ag: https://Continuum.ag
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 agribusinesses. Featured Panelists: 🌱 Jack Sodak – Compliance Auditor & Lead Verifier, EcoEngineers Jack specializes in greenhouse gas verification and renewable fuel compliance, with extensive experience supporting LCFS, RFS, 45Z, and other low-carbon fuel programs. He shares what verification looks like in practice and what farmers and biofuel producers should expect moving forward. 🌱 Molly Stevens – Analyst, Mickelson & Company Molly works with renewable energy tax incentives, helping ethanol producers understand and monetize the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit while navigating the evolving regulatory landscape. 🌱 Jonathan Sherrill – Senior Vice President, National Business Development, Aon Jonathan brings more than 20 years of experience in agriculture, supply chain strategy, regenerative agriculture, and risk management, offering perspective on how markets are evolving around low-carbon agriculture. 🌱 Jamey Cline – Christianson PLLP With more than two decades of experience in agriculture and bioenergy, Jamey discusses the opportunities 45Z creates for farmers, ethanol producers, and the renewable fuels industry while drawing on his leadership experience with NCGA, Edeniq, and renewable fuel business development. Whether you're preparing for 45Z, working to lower your Carbon Intensity Score, or looking to understand how farmers can participate in the future of low-carbon fuels, this panel provides practical insights from experts helping shape the industry's next chapter. Learn more about Continuum Ag and Carbon Intensity at https://www.continuum.ag
August 27, 2026Episode 1054 min
Building the Industry. Building the Opportunity. | Geoff Cooper - 2026 TopSoil Summit
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 producers, and the broader agriculture industry is essential for long-term success. Whether you're a farmer looking to participate in low-carbon markets, an ethanol producer navigating 45Z, or an agribusiness leader following the future of renewable fuels, this keynote provides valuable perspective on where the industry is headed and how we can build new opportunities together. 🌱 Learn more about Continuum Ag: https://continuum.ag/ 🌱 Get your FREE Carbon Intensity (CI) Score: https://topsoil.ag/register/customer
August 25, 2026Episode 916 min
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture l Mike Naig - 2026 TopSoil Summit
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 family farm near Cylinder, Iowa, Secretary Naig remains actively involved in the operation today. Since being elected as Iowa's 15th Secretary of Agriculture in 2018 and re-elected in 2022, he has focused on expanding trade opportunities, growing markets for Iowa agriculture, protecting natural resources, and strengthening rural communities across the state.
August 25, 2026Episode 846 min
Real Farmers. Real Decisions. Real Opportunity. | Farmer Panel – 2026 TopSoil Summit
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 practical insights from producers who are making real-world decisions every day. Featured Panelists: 🌱 Andy Bensend – Fourth-generation Wisconsin farmer recognized nationally for his leadership in conservation, no-till, strip-till, cover crops, variable-rate nutrient management, and identity-preserved grain production. 🌱 Hans Riensche – Sixth-generation Iowa farmer and 2024 Nuffield International Farming Scholar focused on sustainability, regenerative agriculture, carbon markets, and on-farm innovation. 🌱 John Carroll – Agribusiness leader managing farming operations across the United States and Brazil, bringing a unique global perspective on agriculture, profitability, and long-term strategy. Whether you're a farmer, agronomist, ethanol producer, ag retailer, or simply interested in the future of agriculture, this panel provides valuable perspectives on where the industry is headed and how producers can position themselves for the opportunities ahead. Subscribe for more presentations and discussions from the 2026 TopSoil Summit, including keynotes, 45Z updates, and farmer-focused conversations.
August 25, 2026Episode 731 min
Building the 45Z Foundation l Tom Vilsack - 2026 TopSoil Summit
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, ethanol, or biofuels, you won't want to miss this 30-minute keynote. Secretary Vilsack explains why the groundwork for 45Z was created, what's at stake for rural America, and what needs to happen next for farmers and the renewable fuels industry to fully realize the opportunity ahead. 🌱 Learn more about Continuum Ag at https://continuum.ag/ 🌱 Get your free CI Score at https://topsoil.ag/
August 24, 2026Episode 632 min
45Z is Here... What Should I be Doing? l CI Chit Chat Ep. 105
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
August 24, 2026Episode 530 min
Carbon Intensity Q & A l CI Chit Chat Ep. 104
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
August 24, 2026Episode 437 min
USDA's CI Calculator & Tillage Classifications | CI Chit Chat Ep. 103
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 CI Score - Common questions farmers are asking about the new CI Calculator - What these updates could mean for 45Z and future low-carbon grain opportunities The CI Chit Chat is a weekly discussion where we cover Carbon Intensity, CI Scores, CI Certification®, the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, and the latest developments impacting farmers, ethanol producers, grain buyers, and the future of low-carbon agriculture. 💻 Get your FREE CI Score at TopSoil.ag 📅 Join us live every Tuesday at 7:45 AM CT for the CI Chit Chat. Register Now: https://share.hsforms.com/1N7hYWyOPQBieuXl1p2gu1Qci92n Subscribe for weekly updates on Carbon Intensity, regenerative agriculture, soil health, and the latest 45Z news.
August 24, 2026Episode 334 min
Carbon Intensity Q & A l CI Chit Chat Ep. 102
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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