CI Chit Chat 78 | 45Z Updates, CI Scores & Carbon Intensity Explained
About this episode
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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