US - 2025 Blog

Maximizing the 45Z Opportunity: From RECs to On-Field Practices

Indigo Agriculture — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 14:05:31 GMT

With new regulations recently submitted to the White House, guidance for the U.S. federal 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit (45Z) appears imminent. Pending final regulations, upstream CI reduction tactics like RECs and low CI ag feedstocks are likely to be critical for Biofuel plants seeking to lower their CI score and generate more 45Z credits.

The key to a green AI economy? Farms.

Joanie Abbott — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 21:14:14 GMT

By: Joanie Abbott, Associate Manager, Sustainability Solutions at Indigo Ag

Leigh Cooper Swisher, Director, Sustainability Solutions at Indigo Ag

Meredith Reisfield, Sr. Director, Policy, Partnerships & Impact at Indigo Ag

What ICVCM Approval of the Soil Enrichment Protocol Means for Regenerative Agriculture

Max DuBuisson — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:43:37 GMT

A big milestone for soil carbon and regenerative farming

On October 30, 2025, the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM) approved two carbon offset project methodologies for sustainable agricultural land management:

Unlocking Agriculture Soil Carbon as a Solution

Indigo Agriculture — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 14:00:00 GMT

Explore Indigo Ag's latest whitepaper: Unlocking Agriculture Soil Carbon as a Solution: A Primer. Written by our team of science, policy, and carbon market experts, dive into how:

Top 10 Takeaways: USDA Climate-Smart Ag Guidelines for 45Z

Chris Malone — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 14:00:00 GMT

How regenerative agriculture programs can enhance water conservation and resilience

Michelle Schmidt — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 19:28:33 GMT

Nature plays a critical role in regulating the planet’s climate, securing freshwater supplies, and supporting biodiversity—all essential for long-term business resilience. Water scarcity, soil degradation, and ecosystem collapse pose direct risks to supply chains and operations, driving companies to expand sustainability efforts beyond climate targets. This shift is reflected in the growing number of businesses — over 230 to date — that have committed to Science Based Targets for Nature, with more pledges through CERES Valuing Water Finance Initiative.

Regenerative agriculture is a key solution, offering a path to tackle greenhouse gas emissions, restore soil health, enhance climate resilience, and improve water supplies.

In this blog, we’ll explore the water-related co-benefits of regenerative agriculture and how Indigo Ag’s sustainability solutions are helping companies meet their water sustainability goals while building more resilient ecosystems and supply chains.

How regenerative agriculture can improve water stewardship

Agriculture accounts for 70% of freshwater withdrawals globally, yet it also offers a solution to many challenges we face. Regenerative, or “climate-smart,” farming solutions generate diverse and valuable water benefits. Cover crops, conservation tillage, and diverse crop rotations can restore the hydrologic function of productive land to a more natural state. Vegetation and residue provide a physical barrier that intercepts rainwater and stabilizes fertile topsoil. Healthy soils with higher organic matter content promote infiltration and better retain moisture and nutrients. These effects build resiliency. The benefits extend beyond the farm boundary too, and help to mitigate riverine flooding, replenish surface and groundwater resources, and restore water quality of the over 90,000 stream segments listed as impaired in the U.S. (USEPA, 2024).

Click here to view the Aqueduct Water Risk Filter from World Resources Institute. This tool identifies water risks and prioritize areas for action for companies building plans for water conservation.

Implementing regenerative practices makes farmers, businesses, and society more resilient to water crises. This, in turn, helps restore ecosystems, protect biodiversity, and safeguard human health and well-being.

Celebrating World Soil Day: Improving soil health to combat climate change and conserve resources

Max DuBuisson — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 16:03:36 GMT

This World Soil Day, we celebrate the incredible role that soil plays in creating a sustainable future. At Indigo Ag, we are proud to recognize the impact farmers are making through practices that improve soil health, combat climate change, and conserve natural resources.

Sustainable Feedstock Production: Another strategy to maximize 45Z

Chris Malone — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 01:32:05 GMT

The 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit takes effect on January 1st, 2025. Do you have a plan to earn tax credits?

Can regenerative agriculture build meaningful amounts of carbon in the soil?

A.J. Kumar — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 17:49:54 GMT

In the right places, with the right incentives and quantification technology, yes, it can. And it can build resiliency on-farm, cascading to the larger ecosystem.

Climate Action Reserve approves Indigo Ag’s enhanced model, resulting in added value per acre

Ryan Pape — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 16:01:33 GMT

Major Milestone

February marked Indigo Ag’s third issuance of carbon credits through the Climate Action Reserve (CAR). Thanks to the work of hundreds of farmers across 28 states in the United States, as well as trusted partners including Corteva, GROWMARK, and Steward Link, this issuance brought the cumulative impact of Indigo’s Carbon program to nearly 300K metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent sequestered or abated, equivalent to taking 65,000 gas cars off the road for a year.