Crops Carbon Markets CIBO Carbon Bridge program The Carbon Bridge program, launched in early 2022, is designed to reduce the risk for farmers adopting regenerative ag practices. By Megan Schilling Megan Schilling Resides In: Des Moines, IowaMegan joined the Successful Farming team in 2019 as the Agronomy & Technology Editor to write about conservation, agronomy, and digital solutions. In 2020, Megan transitioned to Digital Content Editor and works across digital and print platforms. Megan previously served as Executive Director for the Iowa AgriTech Accelerator, a mentor-led program for agtech startups. Prior to that role, she managed internal communications for a financial technology startup in Ames, Iowa. Successful Farming's Editorial Guidelines Published on June 7, 2023 Close Photo: Gil Gullickson Science-based software company CIBO builds solutions for channel partners (such as cooperatives or any company with a goal to offset emissions) to provide carbon market programs to farmers. The Carbon Bridge program, launched in early 2022, is designed to reduce the risk for farmers adopting regenerative ag practices. About the program Corn and soybean farmers only Must have been operating on the land at least three years before a change in practice Adopt new regenerative agriculture practices, including cover crops, no-till, and strip-till 10-year agreement with an opt-out any time after year three Soil sampling in year one and again in year five, paid for by CIBO Payments up to $35 per acre in the first year and then decreasing Program Differentiators Carbon Bridge provides payments and complimentary agronomic support to farmers when it's crucial: right at the start. This program was built by CIBO as a proof of concept of the company's technology. Now the software CIBO builds can be tailored to suit the needs of the farmer and fulfill the needs of companies across the supply chain. "We're getting feedback from our industry partners and farmers and from that built one software solution called CIBO Impact. It allows agronomists to help farmers collect, manage, and upload their data. It's also the same resource companies can use to do their measurement, verification, and reporting on Scope 3 emissions," says Travis Deppe, director of grower engagement. By the Numbers In the past 6 months, CIBO has begun focusing on building software solutions for the carbon market. Carbon Farmer "My No. 1 concern is profitability, but I recognize the benefits to improving soil health," says Brad McDonald about his corn and soybean operation in Ryan, Iowa. "I really appreciate the agronomic support from CIBO that allows me to improve soil health without risking profitability, particularly without lowering yields." McDonald enrolled in the CIBO Carbon Bridge program in 2021 and uses cover crops and no-till. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit