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John Wooden said, “When opportunity comes, it's too late to prepare.” Well, folks, opportunity is on its way, so you better start preparing for it now. When it comes to carbon intensity scoring, it sounds political and controversial, but it’s business. Carbon intensity scoring was derived from the Inflation Reduction Act of August 2022 in an effort to reduce greenhouse gas pollution and increase carbon storage in soils and trees. It’s time to get educated on this matter to understand how it will affect your current and future production strategy. While it may seem that ethanol plants are driving this, they are not. It is actually being driven by the food industry. The future is this: just like today, when you see non-GMO, cage-free, and free-range stickers on food packaging, the future will have CI scores on that packaging as well. Current generations, including millennials and GenZ, share a much higher affinity for sustainable food practices than GenX and the Baby Boomer generation.

Just because you put fertilizer on the soil doesn't mean the plant will use it all. Sure, adding more might help, but what really matters is what the plant can absorb. Learn more about using the right nutrients efficiently to get better ROI.

Our approach is rooted in the understanding that biological activity drives the cycle of soil health and fertility. By harnessing the power of biology, we can unlock the full potential of our agricultural systems and pave the way for a more sustainable future.

Disclaimer: This article was first published on QLF's blog on June 20, 2023. Visit qlf.com for more information.

Disclaimer: This article was first published on QLF's blog on June 20, 2023, written by Greg Clark, QLF Agronomy Field Research Agronomist. Visit qlf.com for more information.

If you look at the evolution of corn over time, what started as maize or teosinte in Mexico has evolved into the current day plant with a cob through breeding and by getting nutrients into the roots and plant.