45Z Connections Panel: What Farmers & BioFuels Need to Know About 45Z l TopSoil Summit 2025

This must-watch panel from Continuum Ag'sTopSoil Summit unpacks 45Z. The 45Z Connections Panel helps explain how 45Z could shape the future of agriculture and renewable fuels.

Moderated by Continuum Ag's COO Brad McDonald, this panel featured experts who break down the legal, financial, and compliance angles of this new federal incentive:

Molly Stevens – Analyst at Mickelson & Company
Walks through monetizing 45Z, how ethanol producers can benefit, and how farmers can tap into new opportunities.

Paul Neiffer, CPA – Author of the FarmCPA blog & Top Producer columnist
Covers tax strategy, estate planning, and how ag businesses can financially prepare for 45Z and beyond.

Jack Sodak – Lead Verifier at EcoEngineers
Explains carbon intensity (CI) scoring, compliance requirements, and how farmer data plays into participation in low-carbon fuel markets.