45Z Could Change Farming… But No One Fully Understands It Yet

Here’s what we do know: • It’s a tax credit tied to renewable fuels • The money goes to fuel producers — not farmers directly • It’s tied to something called a CI Score (Carbon Intensity) • Lower CI scores could mean more value tied to your grain But after that… 👉 Things get murky fast. We talk through: • What 45Z is actually trying to accomplish • How it could impact corn, soybeans, and aviation fuel demand • Why farmers might benefit indirectly • The role of carbon intensity scores (CI scores) • How practices like no-till, manure, and efficiency factor in • Why tracking and verification could be a major hurdle • The reality that rules are still being written while the program is live And then we get real about the concerns: • Will farmers actually see any of the money? • Is this just hype… or a real opportunity? • Could it raise land rents and input competition instead? • What happens if it disappears after 2027? This episode isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about asking the right questions. 📢 We Need Your Help We’re building a future episode with real experts on 45Z. 👉 Send us your questions: 📧 [email protected] 📱 515-207-9640 We may feature your question on the show. Want Farm4Profit Merch?  Custom order your favorite items today!https://farmfocused.com/farm-4profit/ Don’t forget to like the podcast on all platforms and leave a review where ever you listen! Website: www.Farm4Profit.comShareable episode link: https://intro-to-farm4profit.simplecast.comEmail address: [email protected]/Text: 515.207.9640Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSR8c1BrCjNDDI_Acku5XqwFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@farm4profitllc Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Farm4ProfitLLC/Farm4Profit Media is not a financial, legal, or tax advisor. Content is provided for informational purposes only, and we serve solely as a platform for third-party opinions. Any actions taken based on this content are at your own risk. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.