Farm4Profit Podcast
Carbon Intensity Scores w/ Mitchell Hora
Episode Summary
Today, we're joined by Mitchell Hora, 7th generation Iowa farmer and CEO of Continuum Ag, pioneering soil health practices since 1978. Learn about carbon intensity scores, the Billion Bushel Challenge, IRS regulations, TopSoil program evolution, and more. Tune in!
Episode Notes
Guest:
- Mitchell Hora is a 7th generation Iowa farmer and the Founder/CEO of Continuum Ag. His farm has stressed the importance of no-till since 1978 and has become a hub for innovation in the adoption of diverse cover crops, interseeded covers, relaying cropping, small grains, and other soil health practices.
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- Who is Continuum Ag?
- Started continuum ag while attending Iowa State → now covers 40 states and 15 countries
- Launched the first soil health data tool, TopSoil, in 2020
- Today Mitchell and his team are working with farmers, consultants, and sustainability focused organizations to improve the on-farm monetization of soil health
- Have Mitchell provide a brief overview of what a carbon intensity score is
- What does it entail and why it’s important for farmers to understand
- How can farmers measure and track their carbon intensity
- what tools or resources are available to assist them
- Billion Bushel Challenge
- helping the industry SCORE (Carbon Intensity Score) over a billion bushels in 2024
- drives awareness and participation around low carbon grain needed for biofuel producing, giving Farmers the visibility they need, the control of their premiums & the reward they deserve for growing low CI grain
- How does the Billion Bushel Challenge drive awareness and encourage participation among farmers in producing low carbon grain for biofuel production?
- discuss the importance of visibility, control, and rewards for farmers participating in the Billion Bushel Challenge?
- What role do you see farmers playing in leading the charge with the Billion Bushel Challenge, and how does it contribute to the overall goals of the agriculture industry?
- With the IRS expected to reveal regulations for the 45 Z tax Credits in 2024, how do you anticipate this will impact farmers and the agricultural industry as a whole?
- How does the quantified low-carbon biofuel system work?
- What are the potential benefits and drawbacks for farmers participating in the 45Z tax credits? What strategies can farmers employ to optimize their CI score?
- What resources or support systems will be available to assist farmers in navigating the requirements and maximizing their benefits?
- Are there any potential market implications or shifts in consumer demand expected as a result of the increased production of low carbon biofuels
- How has the TopSoil program evolved since its introduction?
- What enhancements can farmers expect to see in the upcoming years?
- What sets TopSoil apart from other carbon intensity programs or initiatives in the ag industry
- What do you envision as the long-term impact of continuum Ag’s efforts in promoting CI awareness and adoption within the agriculture sector?
- How do you see carbon intensity regulations and incentives evolving in the ag industry?
- What impact might they have on farmers’ decision-making process
- What role do you see yourself playing in advancing the CI field?
- What did we miss?
- Summary and Challenge