Welcome to the seventh episode of the CI Chit Chat, where Mitchell and Chad delve into questions about carbon intensity. In this episode, they explore the influence of biologicals on CI scores, the implications of optimizing nutrients, ways to monetize a low CI score, and share their predictions for the future of carbon intensity.
Jan 13, 2024•32 min•Season 8Ep. 1
Thanks for listening to the first CI Chit Chat of 2024! Chad and Mitchell addressed viewer questions and delved into the definition and benefits of a CI score, explored the CI market, and discussed carbon programs. Kickstart your year by getting the carbon intensity score for your farm today! Have more questions? Revisit past CI Chit Chats or sign up for the weekly live sessions.
Jan 09, 2024•31 min•Season 8Ep. 14
Here's the last CI Chit Chat episode for 2023! Chad and Mitchell answer your questions about long vs short-term tax credits and what farmer associations think about carbon intensity. They explain the GREET system and its connection to TopSoil and talk about why your CI score matters. Keep those carbon intensity questions coming in 2024! The CI Chit Chat is a weekly morning talk show with these seventh-generation farmers to answer your questions about Carbon Intensity (CI) every Tuesday morning f...
Dec 19, 2023•23 min•Season 8Ep. 13
Welcome to week 4 of the CI Chit Chat where Chad and Mitchell dive into visibility. In this episode, they address your questions about carbon intensity scores within the 45Z tax credit. They outline the path to payment from biofuel manufacturers and reveal opportunities for farmers to capitalize on the ever-expanding sustainability programs. Watch an insightful discussion on the role of carbon intensity scores, the 45Z tax credit, and the evolving landscape of sustainable initiatives for both ma...
Dec 12, 2023•31 min•Season 8Ep. 12
Welcome to the third week of CI Chit Chat! Join Chad and Mitchell in this episode as they dive deeper into your questions about carbon intensity. They'll navigate through the intricacies of the carbon intensity certification process, share insights on 45Z tax credits, and much more. Tune in LIVE to the CI Chit Chat, a weekly morning talk show featuring these seventh-generation farmers. Get your questions about Carbon Intensity (CI) answered every Tuesday morning from 7:45 to 8:15 AM CST, broadca...
Dec 05, 2023•13 min•Season 8Ep. 11
Welcome to the second week of CI Chit Chat! Join Chad and Mitchell in this episode as they dive deeper into your questions about carbon intensity. They'll navigate through the intricacies of the carbon intensity certification process, share insights on 45Z tax credits, and much more. Tune in LIVE to the CI Chit Chat, a weekly morning talk show featuring these seventh-generation farmers. Get your questions about Carbon Intensity (CI) answered every Tuesday morning from 7:45 to 8:15 AM CST, broadc...
Nov 28, 2023•34 min•Season 8Ep. 10
In the latest Topsoil Webinar, Mitchell Hora is accompanied by Steven Vistad from Dokata Bio. Steve unveils Dokata Bio's latest products and provides insights into their positive effect on your crops. Discover how these innovative biological products can effectively reduce your carbon intensity score. Additionally, Mitchell showcases various practices using the free TopSoil CI calculator to demonstrate how they can contribute to lowering your CI score. Ready to get started on TopSoil? Visit TopS...
Nov 23, 2023•59 min•Season 8Ep. 9
The Billion Bushel Challenge has launched. Mitchell & Chad announced the huge movement in agriculture, the Billion Bushel Challenge is helping farmers take charge with Carbon Intensity Scoring: 1 – VISIBILITY to the Value . . . your data, your dollar 2 – CONTROL the Narrative . . . pro-active vs re-active 3 – REWARD System . . . price makers vs price takers FARMERS are the SOLUTION! The mission of the Billion Bushel Challenge is to build awareness, foster creativity, and enable collaboration...
Nov 22, 2023•48 min•Season 8Ep. 10
Starting Tuesday, November 28, Continuum Ag's CEO & Founder Mitchell Hora and Director of Sales Chad Scebold will answer your questions every Tuesday morning from 7:45 - 8:15 AM CST LIVE. This weekly morning talk show called 'CI Chit Chat' will provide updates on everything related to Carbon Intensity and answer your questions! And... if you can't make it, it's okay, but make sure to register and we will make sure you still get the answers to your questions!
Nov 21, 2023•26 min•Season 8Ep. 8
Join Continuum Ag’s CEO Mitchell Hora with Director of Sales Chad Scebold to learn the who, what, when, where and why of Carbon Intensity (CI) Certification. In the first four episodes, they defined Carbon Intensity and outlined Tax Credits, now in their fifth and final episode as part of this five part series, Chad & Mitch discuss how growers can get certified and get paid for their low CI grain. Stay tuned for the all 5 episodes of the CI Effect Series: Farming's New Buzz Word - Carbon Int...
Nov 18, 2023•15 min•Season 9Ep. 5
Continuum Ag’s CEO Mitchell Hora and Director of Sales Chad Scebold have been discussing all things related to Carbon Intensity in this 5 Part Mini Series called the CI Effect. Today Mitch & Chad discuss the Section 45Z tax credits and the significance this will have on your farm, stay tuned for this deeper dive into the 45Z Tax Credits. Stay tuned for the all 5 episodes of the CI Effect Series: Farming's New Buzz Word - Carbon Intensity (Part 1 of 5) Carbon Intensity (CI) Scoring 101 (Part ...
Nov 17, 2023•11 min•Season 9Ep. 4
In part 3 of this 5 part mini series about Carbon Intensity, Continuum Ag’s CEO Mitchell Hora talks with Director of Sales Chad Scebold about the HIGH demand for ‘LOW CI’ Grain in the marketplace… AND why it is so important for farmers and ethanol plants to collaborate on this initiative. Make sure to listen in to find out why Chad likes to say… “There has never been a better time.” Stay tuned for the all 5 episodes of the CI Effect Series: Farming's New Buzz Word - Carbon Intensity (Part 1 of 5...
Nov 16, 2023•27 min•Season 9Ep. 3
In this segment of our CI Effect Series, Director of Sales Chad Scebold & CEO Mitchell Hora talk about the Carbon Intensity (CI) Scoring System, How to Calculate the Grower Baseline Score, What is the National Average CI Score… and why all of this is important for farmers to position themselves in the marketplace. Stay tuned for the all 5 episodes of the CI Effect Series: Farming's New Buzz Word - Carbon Intensity (Part 1 of 5) Carbon Intensity (CI) Scoring 101 (Part 2 of 5) High Demand for ...
Nov 14, 2023•9 min•Season 9Ep. 2
Learn about Farming’s NEWEST Buzz Word… Carbon Intensity (CI) from Continuum Ag’s CEO Mitchell Hora and Director of Sales, Chad Scebold. These farmers are experts in the Carbon Intensity space and want to help educate you on the Who, What, When, Where, & Why of Carbon Intensity… and most importantly how it affects you. You won’t want to miss the first segment in this 5 part mini series on the CI Effect. Stay tuned for the all 5 episodes of the CI Effect Series: Farming's New Buzz Word - Carb...
Nov 13, 2023•10 min•Season 9Ep. 1
In this TopSoil webinar, Mitchell Hora is joined by guest speaker Amy Skoczlas Cole with Farm Journal. The discussion includes Farm Journal’s Trust in Food program, farmer engagement in carbon markets, the methods employed by farmers to store data, and the significance of this data. Numerous questions from participants were addressed during the session along with insightful reports regarding these topics. Ready to get started on TopSoil? Visit TopSoil.Ag to start your farm profile and unlock you...
Nov 10, 2023•59 min•Season 8Ep. 7
In today’s TopSoil Webinar, Mitchell is joined by the owner of Soil Regen, Dr. Liz Haney. In this Webinar Recap, you will learn about the Regen Verified process, the significance of soil nutrients, and insights into some of Soil Regen's future projects. Attendees had their questions addressed, including those centered around the rhizophagy cycle and comprehensive details about upcoming Soil Health events. Subscribe to the Continuum Ag channel and like this video to receive more content about soi...
Oct 30, 2023•58 min•Season 8Ep. 7
Mitchell and Brian Hora are joined by special guest, Fred Nichols, to dive into the advantages of incorporating humic acid products in agricultural practices. The conversation explores the applications of these products on farms, emphasizing their impact and the return on investment they offer. The conversation also addresses substituting synthetic fertilizers with more environmentally friendly soil health products to reduce carbon intensity scores. Finally, Mitchell and Brian share insights fro...
Oct 05, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 8Ep. 6
Mitchell Hora is joined by his long-time mentor, Dave Stamp, in an interesting discussion on a crucial aspect of agriculture: relationships. They dive into the significance of alignment, integrity, and transparency in building and maintaining strong connections. Additionally, they offer advice on leveraging technology and new programs to foster relationships.
Sep 18, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 8Ep. 5
Mitchell Hora and Fractal’s CEO, Ben Gordon, come together to dive into the details of Fractal and its operational mechanisms. Their conversation starts with an exploration of how Fractal operates and the benefits that incorporating sustainable practices can bring to your farm. They also discuss specific details, including tax credit opportunities and the potential for revenue protection, particularly for low-carbon crops.
Sep 07, 2023•58 min•Season 8Ep. 4
Mitchell Hora is joined by Justin Freyenberger and Theo Gunther in a conversation with ADM, delving into the specifics of their low-carbon programs. Theo shares insights into the program's principles, enrollment procedures, and potential earnings for farmers. The discussion extends to the certification of farming practices, highlighting the significance of CI scores. Seize this chance to maximize your profits this season!
Aug 23, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 8Ep. 3
Excited is an understatement for how we feel about what's happening... Learn about what carbon intensity means in a nutshell on our website today! In today's episode of the TopSoil Podcast, Host Mitchell Hora will discuss why carbon and low carbon fuels should be discussed and why they are so important to farmers with guest Kevin Lucke. The Process: Complete your TopSoil Profile ➡️ Unlock your Carbon Intensity (CI) Score ➡️ Subscribe to the Regen Roadmap ➡️ IMPLEMENT!!! Get the full scope with o...
Jul 31, 2023•37 min•Season 8Ep. 2
In this episode of the TopSoil Podcast, host Mitchell Hora sits down with Rick Haney or what we like to say "The Soil Health Legend". In this episode you will learn more about Rick Haney himself, and how he visions the carbon intensity space, while being a soil health expert. Listen to learn more about #soilhealth success and why carbon intensity can we so important to you and your farming operation. Mitchell Hora Continuum Ag | Founder & CEO Website Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Dr. Rick Haney ...
Jul 31, 2023•27 min•Season 8Ep. 1
In this episode of the TopSoil Summit Podcast, you will hear from one of our gold sponsors, Boa Safra & the fireside chat panel, "Sustainability From The Farm Up: What It’s Going To Take to Influence Global Success" with Levi Lyle, Knute Severson, & Jimmy Emmons! To view the slide deck that was shared during this webinar, click on the link: https://youtu.be/PDmA4U_QAQY
Jul 21, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 7Ep. 5
In this episode of the TopSoil Summit Podcast, you will hear from Johnny Hunter - CEO & Founder of Castor River. Johnny focuses on his topic of "Getting it Done: Capitalizing on Sustainability" in this podcast video! To view the slide deck that was shared during this webinar, click on the link: https://youtu.be/PDmA4U_QAQY
Jul 20, 2023•47 min•Season 7Ep. 4
In this episode of the TopSoil Summit Podcast, you will hear from Mitchell Hora - CEO & Founder of Continuum Ag. Mitchell discuss in this podcast "Why I'm Freaking Out' over Carbon Intensity, and he goes over the fundamentals of Continuum Ag. To view the slide deck that was shared during this webinar, click on the link: https://youtu.be/PDmA4U_QAQY
Jul 19, 2023•43 min•Season 7Ep. 3
In this episode of the TopSoil Summit Podcast, you will hear from one of our gold sponsors, HUMA & the fireside chat panel, "Cooperate Ambitions and how Farmers can win" with Mark Heckman, Matt Rohlik, & Theodore Gunther! To view the slide deck that was shared during this webinar, click on the link: https://youtu.be/PDmA4U_QAQY
Jul 18, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 7Ep. 2
In this episode of the TopSoil Summit Podcast, you will hear from Mitchell Hora - CEO & Founder of Continuum Ag & Samuel Taylor from Rabobank. Mitchell discuss what the TopSoil Summit entails, and Samuel focuses on his topic of "Corporate Sustainability from the Global Perspective." To view the slide deck that was shared during this webinar, click on the link: https://youtu.be/PDmA4U_QAQY
Jul 17, 2023•49 min•Season 7Ep. 1
In this episode of the TopSoil Podcast, host Mitchell Hora sits down with Elizabeth Burns -Thompson VP, Government, & Public Affairs. In this episode you will learn about the differences in Scope 1, 2 and 3 carbon footprints. Farmers fall within the Scope 3 footprint of nearly every supply chain and opportunities are emerging to capitalize on carbon reduction gains. This webinar will specifically dig into renewable fuels and the opportunities to reduce the carobn footprint of biofuels. Tune ...
Jul 11, 2023•55 min•Season 6Ep. 6
In this episode of the TopSoil Podcast, host Mitchell Hora sits down with Dr. Jerry Hatfield to talk details about what the data and numbers mean behind your CI score. Dr. Hatfield is a retired USDA Soil Scientist and has lots of knowledge to share on exactly how these models work and explain the science behind carbon intensity. To view the slide deck that was shared during this webinar, click on the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y41CN7TYdUU&list=PLhKmZWrmatx5o9MhxUv8u1fkU-XfQIAB2&am...
Jul 11, 2023•51 min•Season 6Ep. 5
In this episode of the TopSoil Podcast, Mitchell and Rory sit down to discuss sustainability from a global perspective. Their conversation is specifically tailored around beef and livestock production which has taken a bad wrap when it comes to sustainability. However, animal agriculture can play a vital role in improving the sustainability of the world driven by agriculture. Listen in for a new perspective outside of the row crop space and tune in to hear what is happening from the global ag in...
May 05, 2023•51 min•Season 6Ep. 4