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• Carbon Intensity Q & A | March 25, 2024 l CI Chit Chat Episode 60

  In the 60th episode of CI Chit Chat, Continuum Ag's CEO Mitchell Hora recaps the recent event he went to in Washington, D.C., The Agri-Pulse Agriculture and Food Policy Summit, and talks about the importance of RightWay Soil Sampling and where he believes things are heading with 45Z. Check out the Table of Contents below for details of what you can find in this episode.TABLE OF CONTENTS0:00 Introduction0:30 Carbon Intensity (CI) and 45Z1:15 45Z Awareness4:35 Current News of 45Z8:05 Greet Feedstock Calculator 8:50 45Z Overview 9:25 IRS Public Comment Section 11:47 IRS Draft doesn’t speak to Feedstocks or CI Calculators17:15 Science Based Target Initiatives (SBTI) efforts and guidance for progress21:40 Webinar with EcoEngineers22:20 World moving with CI scoring for easier quantification of carbon footprint23:10 Typical process for tax credit to pass 23:40 45Z process with public support and communication with ideas and regulations25:30 Topsoil Summit - June 3rd in Riverside, Iowa 25:50 Haney Soil Health Test26:45 Conclusion 

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• The Road to Verified Carbon Intensity Certificates from Continuum Ag & EcoEngineers l TopSoil Webinar

  Learn how verified low-carbon grain can create new revenue streams for farmers.Continuum Ag has officially issued the first-ever verified Carbon Intensity (CI) Certificates to farmers who successfully completed the inaugural CI Certification audit. These certificates represent low-carbon bushels of corn, unlocking new market opportunities—from potential 45Z tax credit incentives to private sector premiums.Join Mitchell Hora, CEO of Continuum Ag, and Jim Ramm, PE, Vice President of U.S. Biofuels at EcoEngineers, as they break down this historic milestone and what it means for farmers and the future of CI Certification.Here is what you will learn:🌱 What is a Verified CI Certificate? Understanding the certification process and its impact on farmers.📊 The Audit Process – How over 29 million verified CI Certificates were issued through an ISO 14065 audit.💰 Market Opportunities – How verified low-carbon grain could bring financial benefits through 45Z and beyond.🔍 The Role of EcoEngineers – Insights into the rigorous verification and MRV (Measurement, Reporting, and Verification) process.TABLE OF CONTENTS:0:00 Introduction2:45 Overview of Webinar6:08 Who is EcoEngineers?10:49 Default 29.1 Score13:34 Recent Acquisition17:45 ISO Protocol

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• Carbon Intensity Q & A | March 4, 2024 l CI Chit Chat Episode 59

  In the 59th episode of CI Chit Chat, Continuum Ag's CEO Mitchell Hora is joined by Continuum Ag VP Operations Carolyn King. Together, they go over the first ever verified CI Certificates through CI Certification and answer your submitted questions.Check out the Table of Contents below for details of what you can find in this episode.TABLE OF CONTENTS0:00 Introduction0:19 Carbon Intensity (CI)1:22 Industry Updates4:40 Carolyn King Introduction5:22 First Round of CI Certification is Completed for Farmers8:10 Issuing out the Verified CI Certificates with 3rd Party Audit Protocol Specialists (EgoEngineers)12:51 Audit Process for Farmers with CI Certification15:50 Opportunity to get the Verified CI Certificates Sold18:06 What do the Verified CI Certificates look like?19:46 Biofuel Feedstock Reports22:33 How many Bushels are CI Certified so far with CI Certification?24:18 How do the CI Certificates work by different fields?25:45 Range of CI Scores with the first round of CI Certificates30:11 Conclusion

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• Digging In: Conversations with the 2024 Dirty Glove Award Winners l TopSoil Webinar

  Continuum Ag is proud to recognize farmers who are setting the bar for soil health and sustainability with our Dirty Glove Awards—and now, you have the chance to hear directly from them in our newest TopSoil Webinar.Listen to this special TopSoil Webinar edition, hosted by Mitchell Hora, CEO of Continuum Ag, as he sits down with our 2024 Dirty Glove Award winners to discuss their farming practices, soil health strategies, and what it took to achieve these impressive results.During the webinar, Mitchell spends time with each farmer, diving into their on-farm experiences, conservation practices, and the impact of soil health.Check out the Table of Contents below for details of what you can find in this episode.TABLE OF CONTENTS:0:00 Introduction4:46 Rick Clark (Indiana) – Winner of the Best Soil Health Award with a Haney Soil Health Score of 37.54. A leader in no-till and cover crops, Rick is redefining soil sustainability.10:28 Josh Nelson (Iowa) – Awarded Best CO2 Burst Score with an astonishing 511.51. Josh’s strip-till, no-till, diverse cover crops, and manure applications have unlocked exceptional microbial activity.19:45 Jaiden Bauer of Farmer’s Choice (North Dakota & Montana) – Recognized for Most Scored Bushels, helping farmers across multiple states quantify and monetize sustainable practices through Carbon Intensity (CI) Scores.26:50 J.D. Hollingsworth (Iowa) – Achieved the Best CI Score at -23.1. With no-till, cover crops, and hog manure applications, J.D. is producing low-carbon grain and leading the way in regenerative agriculture.35:10 CONCLUSION AND Q&A

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• Carbon Intensity Q & A | CI Chit Chat Episode 58

  In the 58th episode of CI Chit Chat, Continuum Ag's CEO Mitchell Hora goes over Continuum Ag's 3 main points for the 45Z public comment period, why farmers should participate in the 45Z public comment period, and goes over Continuum Ag's TopSoil Connect Program.SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsvRPNOAtfBtlqq44RLPq2AFOR MORE INFORMATION ➡️ https://continuum.agFIND YOUR CI SCORE FOR FREE AT ➡️ https://topsoil.ag 

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