The TopSoil Podcast
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!
Episodes
220 episodes
45Z Strength & Structure Panel | 2026 TopSoil Summit
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 th...
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, "Bui...
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 co...
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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 agr...
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 pr...
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 submi...
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 submi...
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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 ...
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 submi...
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45Z Rules Are Here… Now What? | CI Chit Chat Ep. 101
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, ...
Celebrating 100 CI Chit Chats with Geoff Cooper | CI Chit Chat Ep. 100
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...
CI Chit Chat - Episode 85 l January 6, 2026
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 ...
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CI Chit Chat - Episode 88 l January 27, 2026
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 w...
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CI Chit Chat - Episode 87 l January 20, 2026
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....
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CI Chit Chat - Episode 86 l January 13, 2026
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 conversa...
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CI Chit Chat - Episode 84 l December 16, 2025
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...
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CI Chit Chat - Episode 83 l December 9, 2025
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 a...
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Year-End Tax Planning for Farmers: R&D Credits, 45Z, and Smart Moves for 2025 l TopSoil Webinar
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 Pr...
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TopSoil Webinar: Your Legacy, Your Soil: A Guide to Farmland Transition l November 12, 2025
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 leg...
CI Chit Chat - Episode 81 l November 3, 2025
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 yo...
CI Chit Chat 80 | Carbon Intensity Chit Chat with Mitchell Hora
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 regi...
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Year-End Tax Planning for Farmers: R&D Credits, 45Z, and Smart Moves for 2025 l TopSoil Webinar
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 Pr...
The Story of Continuum Ag: From Soil Health to Carbon Intensity & 45Z leadership l CI Chit Chat 79
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 —...
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 farmer...
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 overlooke...
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