The TopSoil Podcast

• CI Chit Chat Ep. 63: Regenerative Farming & Carbon Markets with Carter Lantz

  In this episode of CI Chit Chat, Continuum Ag CEO Mitchell Hora is joined by Carter Lantz, a fourth-generation farmer from south-central Minnesota. Over the past few years, Carter has been leading his family's transition to regenerative agriculture, adopting strip-till practices, and participating in Continuum Ag’s carbon inset projects—and the results are in.🌱 From improving soil health to generating new revenue streams, Carter shares how their operation is seeing real benefits by focusing on sustainable practices and leveraging farm data.🎙 Mitchell and Carter also talk about planting progress, weather challenges, and the critical role of data in the evolving food and fuel supply chain. They dive into:- The carbon intensity (CI) of grains like corn and soybeans- Financial incentives for regenerative practices- The impact of Section 45Z tax credits- Why farmer-generated data is key to mapping carbon footprints👉 Don’t miss this conversation about what’s working on the ground and how farmers can get rewarded for their efforts.TABLE OF CONTENTS0:00: Welcome1:40: Bill Introduced to Extend 45Z 3:50: Carter Lantz Intro9:45: Carter’s Approach With CI18:10: Mitchell’s Take on 45Z31:40: TopSoil SummitFollow us on social media! • https://www.facebook.com/continuumag • https://www.instagram.com/continuumag • https://www.tiktok.com/@continuumag • https://twitter.com/Continuum_Ag • https://www.linkedin.com/company/continuumag

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• Carbon Intensity Q & A | April 17, 2025 l CI Chit Chat Episode 62

  In the 62nd episode of CI Chit Chat, Continuum Ag's CEO, Mitchell Hora, gave an update on where things are with the 45Z guidelines and a reminder to take the extra time this spring and keep good records. He also highlighted the TopSoil Summit on Tuesday, June 3rd, at the Riverside Casino & Golf Resort in Riverside, Iowa. Check out the Table of Contents below for details of what you can find in this episode.TABLE OF CONTENTS0:00 Welcome 1:10 IRS 45Z Public Comment Period Close4:10: Changes in DC 8:05: Extending 45Z to 2034 ?11:10: Farm Data17:10: TopSoil SummitFollow us on social media! • https://www.facebook.com/continuumag • https://www.instagram.com/continuumag • https://www.tiktok.com/@continuumag • https://twitter.com/Continuum_Ag • https://www.linkedin.com/company/continuumag

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• Carbon Intensity Q & A | April 8, 2025 l CI Chit Chat Episode 61

  In the 61st episode of CI Chit Chat, Continuum Ag's CEO Mitchell Hora was joined by Sales Agronomist David Hora, to unveil the newest product offering from Continuum Ag, TopSoil Connect.   They also discussed the importance of farmer involvement in the 45Z program, ongoing efforts to establish rules, and the upcoming public comment period for the IRS on April 10th.  They also highlighted the TopSoil Summit happening on Tuesday, June 3rd, at the Riverside Casino & Golf Resort in Riverside, Iowa. Check out the Table of Contents below for details of what you can find in this episode.TABLE OF CONTENTS0:00 Introduction1:00 David Hora Intro5:07 TopSoil Connect Launch12:35 IRS Public Comment Period21:09 RightWay Soil Sampling21:40 TopSoil Summit 26:00 For Farmers, By FarmersFollow us on social media! • https://www.facebook.com/continuumag • https://www.instagram.com/continuumag • https://www.tiktok.com/@continuumag • https://twitter.com/Continuum_Ag • https://www.linkedin.com/company/continuumag

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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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