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CI Chit Chat - Episode 84 l December 16, 2025 Jan 27, 2026

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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 about CI, policy updates, and how to prepare for emerging opportunities tied to Low CI grain.
Subscribe for weekly conversations focused on helping farmers stay informed and ready as 45Z rules continue to take shape.

CI Chit Chat - Episode 86 l January 13, 2026 Jan 27, 2026

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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 conversations focused on helping farmers stay informed and ready as 45Z rules continue to take shape.

Year-End Tax Planning for Farmers: R&D Credits, 45Z, and Smart Moves for 2025 l TopSoil Webinar Jan 27, 2026

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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 Production Credit could put more dollars back in farmers’ pockets for the practices they’re already doing. Paul also broke down the latest tax updates and shared strategies to help farmers make informed financial decisions before the year wraps up.
Make sure to check it out!
And, if you want to learn more about R&D Tax Credits, visit https://continuum.ag/calculator/

CI Chit Chat - Episode 87 l January 20, 2026 Jan 27, 2026

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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.
Subscribe for weekly conversations focused on helping farmers stay informed and ready as 45Z rules continue to take shape

TopSoil Webinar: Your Legacy, Your Soil: A Guide to Farmland Transition l November 12, 2025 Dec 04, 2025

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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 legacy planning with confidence.
Learn how to:
✅ Preserve family values and relationships
✅ Create long-term wealth and stability
✅ Make informed decisions for the next generation
Whether you’re just starting to plan or actively working through succession, this conversation will help you approach the process with clarity and purpose.

CI Chit Chat - Episode 81 l November 3, 2025 Dec 03, 2025

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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 your data
✅ Get your CI Score
✅ Be prepared for new opportunities ahead
Stay tuned for more updates!

CI Chit Chat 80 | Carbon Intensity Chit Chat with Mitchell Hora Dec 02, 2025

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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 register for the CI Chit Chat to join us live or submit questions you have about CI. https://continuum.ag/ci-chit-chat/

Year-End Tax Planning for Farmers: R&D Credits, 45Z, and Smart Moves for 2025 l TopSoil Webinar Dec 01, 2025

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The Story of Continuum Ag: From Soil Health to Carbon Intensity & 45Z leadership l CI Chit Chat 79 Dec 01, 2025

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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 — and shares the story of how Continuum Ag got its start, evolved through soil health and data, and became a leader in the 45Z and low-carbon ag space.

CI Chit Chat 78 | 45Z Updates, CI Scores & Carbon Intensity Explained Oct 15, 2025

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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 farmers, how Carbon Intensity (CI) Scores tie in, and why understanding your CI Score now is key to preparing for low-CI grain opportunities.
Topics covered:
- 45Z updates and what we know so far
- Why CI Scores matter
- How Continuum Ag and TopSoil are helping farmers get paid for better practices
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
0:00 45Z Update
7:15 R&D Tax Credits
13:03 Fall Prep for 2026
Learn more and get your free CI Score: https://topsoil.ag/

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