Guidance is out. Now What?

Marquis would like to especially thank the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for their tireless work to advocate for the farmers’ role in producing American fuels. The agency’s interim rule provides the road map to reward US farmers for incorporating efficient fertilizers, cover crops, and reduced tillage practices in the 45Z tax credit.

However, before any value can make it back to our American farmers, USDA must finalize the proposed rulemaking and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) must incorporate these practices into the 45Z-GREET Model using the USDA FD-CIC calculator.

While these additional actions are still necessary, this proposed rule promotes a system that rewards voluntary innovation, protects producer flexibility, increases U.S. exports, and provides the certainty needed for long-term investment. None of this would be possible without USDA’s work and leadership.

We look forward to the critical work still needed alongside USDA, Treasury, DOE, and policymakers to ensure the final 45Z framework creates clear rules and transparent calculations that strengthen domestic energy production and increase farmer profitability.

Marquis will stand by our commitment to absorb our growers’ cost to obtain a certified CI score for your farm