Farm4Profit Podcast Carbon Intensity Scores w/ Mitchell Hora
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
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