Built For This.

Thank you for joining us at the TopSoil Summit!

The TopSoil Summit brought together farmers, ethanol plants, and ag partners to prepare for what’s next.

With 45Z underway and new opportunities emerging, attendees spent the day gaining insights, making connections, and discussing how Carbon Intensity can create new opportunities for agriculture.

At Continuum Ag, we’ve spent years helping farmers measure, understand, and improve their Carbon Intensity, and it was exciting to see those conversations continue throughout the event.

Stay tuned for what’s next!

2026 TopSoil® Summit Presentations

Building the 45Z Foundation

Former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack discusses why 45Z represents both a challenge and an opportunity for agriculture. He shares why creating a connection between on-farm conservation practices and low-carbon fuel markets is important, the hurdles that still remain, and what farmers, ethanol producers, and industry leaders must do to build a lasting framework for the future of the biofuels industry.

Building the Industry.
Building the Opportunity.

Renewable Fuels Association President & CEO Geoff Cooper discusses the momentum behind renewable fuels, the importance of Carbon Intensity (CI), the opportunities created by the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit, and why collaboration between farmers, ethanol producers, and the broader agriculture industry is essential for long-term success.

Farmer Panel : 45Z, Carbon Intensity & the Future of Ag

Three innovative producers share how they’re approaching Carbon Intensity (CI), regenerative agriculture, profitability, and the emerging opportunities created by the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit. Click below to hear from the perspective of these farmers: Andy Bensend, Hans Riensche, & John Carroll.

45Z Strength & Structure Panel

The future of the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit depends on more than just policy—it depends on understanding how verification, compliance, tax incentives, and risk management all work together.

In this expert panel from the 2026 TopSoil Summit, Continuum Ag Vice President of Operations Carolyn King moderates a discussion featuring four industry leaders who break down the critical pieces of the 45Z program and what they mean for farmers, ethanol producers, grain elevators, and agribusinesses.

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Welcome Message

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig opened the 2026 TopSoil Summit by welcoming attendees and sharing an update on Iowa agriculture, emerging opportunities for farmers, and developments shaping the industry’s future.

As conversations around Carbon Intensity (CI), renewable fuels, and the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit continue to evolve, Secretary Naig provides valuable insight into Iowa’s leadership in conservation, biofuels, and agricultural innovation.

Built For This: The Future of Ag, Carbon Intensity & 45Z

CEO & Founder Mitchell Hora shares how years of building soil health tools, helping farmers improve profitability, and preparing for the future have led to this moment. What began as a platform focused on soil sampling and soil health has evolved into a complete system for Carbon Intensity, CI Scores, CI Certification, and the opportunities created by the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit—all while staying true to Continuum Ag’s mission of driving profitability via improved soil health.