Geoff Cooper, President & CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association, kicked off Continuum Ag's TopSoil Summit with a powerful keynote: “Farmers & BioFuels: A Time-Tested Connection.”

In his presentation, Geoff explored the longstanding partnership between agriculture and the biofuels industry, sharing timely insights on:

✅ The current state of renewable fuels
✅ Updates from Washington, D.C., including the latest on Section 45Z
✅ Market trends in the Renewable Fuel Standard, trade opportunities, and global biofuel demand

With decades of experience and policy leadership, Geoff offered a compelling look at where the biofuels industry stands today and where it’s headed next.

At the 2025 TopSoil Summit, Zach Johnson, better known to his 1 M+ followers as the Millennial Farmer, delivered a powerful and personal keynote. Zach shared stories from his life on the farm, explained why he’s passionate about agriculture, and emphasized the importance of helping the public understand what farmers do and why.

A 6th-generation farmer, Zach blends old-school work ethic with a love for modern ag tech. His wit, honesty, and passion for bridging the gap between farmers and consumers made this one of the most memorable keynotes of the Summit.

At the TopSoil Summit, Dan Uppena from Corteva shared insights on the importance of matching the Right Biological to the Right Acre. He emphasized how tailored biological solutions can help farmers maximize productivity and sustainability on every field.

Dive into this powerful panel from the TopSoil Summit as industry leaders discuss the future of biofuels and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Learn how agriculture is positioned to play a pivotal role in transforming clean fuels for aviation and beyond.

✨ Featured Speakers:
Meg Whitty — Vice President of Corporate Affairs and Marketing at LanzaJet, a global leader in SAF development. Meg shares insights from her 17+ years in biofuels, spanning USDA, United Airlines, and cutting-edge SAF supply chain initiatives. She explores the evolving clean fuel landscape and agriculture’s growing role in aviation sustainability.

Kyle Ross — Head of Process Development at BioVeritas and chemical engineer specializing in scaling bio-based technologies. Kyle highlights how corn—including low-carbon corn—is being transformed into jet fuel while reducing carbon intensity, and what this means for agriculture and the renewable fuels industry.

The Big Beautiful Bill is signed — 45Z is officially LOCKED IN through 2029! This emergency press conference breaks down what this means for farmers, biofuel producers, and ag companies.

✅ How 45Z helps you earn premiums on low-CI grain
✅ Key takeaways from the Big Beautiful Bill when it comes to 45Z
✅ Next steps to profit from low-carbon agriculture

👉 Watch now to stay ahead in the low-CI grain market.

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Listen to the replay of this special TopSoil Webinar featuring Russ Green — a seasoned leader with over 45 years of experience in the agri-food value chain. Recognized as one of Farm Industry News’ “10 Fascinating People in Agriculture,” Russ has held leadership roles at global companies like AGCO, Claas of America, and Case New Holland.

In this insightful conversation hosted by Continuum Ag CEO Mitchell Hora, Russ reflects on his journey from Midwest roots to corporate leadership and now mentoring and consulting through his firm, MACKAYBEN.

🌾 What you'll hear in this webinar:
Honest stories from inside top ag companies
Actionable leadership advice for today’s ag professionals
The importance of values in building a lasting career
Personal mentorship insights shared between Russ and Mitchell

Whether you're a young professional starting in agriculture or a seasoned leader, this conversation offers timeless wisdom and practical takeaways.

Hit play and get inspired by one of agriculture’s most respected voices.

In episode 68 of the CI Chit Chat, Continuum Ag CEO & founder Mitchell Hora breaks down the latest updates on the 45Z tax credit for low-carbon liquid biofuels, including its path through Congress, bipartisan support, and what’s next for the policy.

The CI Chit Chat also dives into:
🔹 Biofuels policy and market trends
🔹 Climate-smart agriculture tax incentives
🔹 New farmer opportunities through Continuum Ag
🔹 Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) developments
🔹 TopSoil Summit success stories

Mitch emphasizes the critical need for farmers to organize their data, prepare for audits, and position themselves for upcoming opportunities in the low-CI grain and tax credit markets.

If you're a farmer, industry stakeholder, or just interested in climate-smart ag policy—don’t miss this update.

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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 CONTENTS
0:00: Welcome
1:40: Bill Introduced to Extend 45Z 
3:50: Carter Lantz Intro
9:45: Carter’s Approach With CI
18:10: Mitchell’s Take on 45Z
31:40: TopSoil Summit

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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. 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
0:00 Welcome 
1:10 IRS 45Z Public Comment Period Close
4:10: Changes in DC 
8:05: Extending 45Z to 2034 ?
11:10: Farm Data
17:10: TopSoil Summit

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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. 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
0:00 Introduction
1:00 David Hora Intro
5:07 TopSoil Connect Launch
12:35 IRS Public Comment Period
21:09 RightWay Soil Sampling
21:40 TopSoil Summit 
26:00 For Farmers, By Farmers

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