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Tom Vilsack discusses the implications of 45Z for agriculture at the 2026 TopSoil Summit.

In this keynote from the 2026 TopSoil Summit, 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. If you're involved in agriculture, ...

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