The 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit isn’t “coming”—it’s here. In Episode 71 of CI Chit Chat, Mitchell breaks down what the finalized 45Z timeline means for ethanol producers and row‑crop farmers alike, why real‑world Carbon Intensity (CI) scores are suddenly non‑negotiable, and the exact data you’ll need on hand to capture the new premiums.

🔑 What you’ll learn:
- How 45Z got locked in through 2029
- Questions from farmers about CI scoring
- What ethanol companies must sort out before harvest
- Quick checklist to get your field data “audit‑ready”
- Free tools to calculate your CI Score on TopSoil.ag

⚡ Action step: Start entering your 2024‑25 field data today so you’re ready to claim low‑CI premiums when the market flips on.