Rick Gilmore
@gicgroup.bsky.social
Dr. Gilmore is founder of The GIC Group, serves on public and private sector boards, including World Agricultural Forum and has served as Special External Advisor to US Government for Investment in New Ag Technologies and carbon monetization strategies.
New article (globalfoodsafetyforum.org/focus-articles ) in GFSF’s FOCUS# newsletter by Yushan Cao—underscores the need for evidence# that connects decisions across the supply chain# is a pre-requisite for fully integrating compliance with food safety practices.
September 11, 2026 at 6:27 PM
New article (globalfoodsafetyforum.org/focus-articles ) in GFSF’s FOCUS# newsletter by Yushan Cao—underscores the need for evidence# that connects decisions across the supply chain# is a pre-requisite for fully integrating compliance with food safety practices.
UN# special rapporteur calls for a “re-thinking” of carbon credits# according to international climate# and human rights# obligations. The finding underscores the viability of CPC Inset’s strategy offering transparency and integrity for ag transactions.
September 9, 2026 at 7:21 PM
UN# special rapporteur calls for a “re-thinking” of carbon credits# according to international climate# and human rights# obligations. The finding underscores the viability of CPC Inset’s strategy offering transparency and integrity for ag transactions.
Against the horrific backdrop of the lettuce cyclospora# cases in multiple states, continued development and application of new tracing technologies# for food safety is critical. Let’s mark food safety month# with progress in compliance. We have the tools. Let’s use them!!
September 7, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Against the horrific backdrop of the lettuce cyclospora# cases in multiple states, continued development and application of new tracing technologies# for food safety is critical. Let’s mark food safety month# with progress in compliance. We have the tools. Let’s use them!!
Today we honor Wendell Berry#, a role model and philosopher for sustainable agriculture: “…if we do the right things today, we’ll have done all we really can for tomorrow.”
September 3, 2026 at 1:19 AM
Today we honor Wendell Berry#, a role model and philosopher for sustainable agriculture: “…if we do the right things today, we’ll have done all we really can for tomorrow.”
The CPC Inset# website is now up and running. We wish to acknowledge the interest and support we’ve received from growers, FCM’s, major grain trading houses, and retailers in the US and internationally.
www.cpcinset.com
www.cpcinset.com
July 15, 2026 at 9:58 PM
The CPC Inset# website is now up and running. We wish to acknowledge the interest and support we’ve received from growers, FCM’s, major grain trading houses, and retailers in the US and internationally.
www.cpcinset.com
www.cpcinset.com
New USDA program for regenerative# ag rewards on farm good practices. CPC Inset# contracts for corn and soybeans rewards more good practices combined with carbon credit prices resulting in high CI scores and premiums #.
July 2, 2026 at 7:16 PM
New USDA program for regenerative# ag rewards on farm good practices. CPC Inset# contracts for corn and soybeans rewards more good practices combined with carbon credit prices resulting in high CI scores and premiums #.
@bsky.appFood safety# threats: heat #wave in Europe; El Nino# advisories, and much more. CPC #(commodity plus carbon) insets incentivizes sustainable# ag practices and quality, safe food
June 24, 2026 at 2:04 PM
@bsky.appFood safety# threats: heat #wave in Europe; El Nino# advisories, and much more. CPC #(commodity plus carbon) insets incentivizes sustainable# ag practices and quality, safe food
World Food Safety Day# commemorates AI/ tech# advances but marks a cautionary moment. If forecasts are right for El Nino#, related weather patterns may affect food quality#, storage conditions, transportation networks, and supply chain# stability. Vigilance and compliance# are key.
June 5, 2026 at 7:59 PM
World Food Safety Day# commemorates AI/ tech# advances but marks a cautionary moment. If forecasts are right for El Nino#, related weather patterns may affect food quality#, storage conditions, transportation networks, and supply chain# stability. Vigilance and compliance# are key.
Purdue Producer Survey#/ May 2026: farmers face tighter margins#. We know high input costs# are the biggest hurdle but “weather #risk” is next highest with Purdue’s barometer at 19%#. And that spells climate#. And that spells CPC Inset-- socialmedia9793.wixsite.com/cpcinset
June 2, 2026 at 6:57 PM
Purdue Producer Survey#/ May 2026: farmers face tighter margins#. We know high input costs# are the biggest hurdle but “weather #risk” is next highest with Purdue’s barometer at 19%#. And that spells climate#. And that spells CPC Inset-- socialmedia9793.wixsite.com/cpcinset
Here’s a quote from The Packer (Farm Journal). Nothing more needs to be said today: The farm safety# net is wearing thin, pushing independent growers to the brink of bankruptcy# and threatening the long-term viability# of domestic food production.
May 29, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Here’s a quote from The Packer (Farm Journal). Nothing more needs to be said today: The farm safety# net is wearing thin, pushing independent growers to the brink of bankruptcy# and threatening the long-term viability# of domestic food production.
Recognition of National Ag Week 2026#
CPC Inset#,https://socialmedia9793.wixsite.com/cpcinset, salutes US ag this week and every week. In our tribute, we offer CPC premiums on corn and soybeans. Join us.
CPC Inset#,https://socialmedia9793.wixsite.com/cpcinset, salutes US ag this week and every week. In our tribute, we offer CPC premiums on corn and soybeans. Join us.
March 19, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Recognition of National Ag Week 2026#
CPC Inset#,https://socialmedia9793.wixsite.com/cpcinset, salutes US ag this week and every week. In our tribute, we offer CPC premiums on corn and soybeans. Join us.
CPC Inset#,https://socialmedia9793.wixsite.com/cpcinset, salutes US ag this week and every week. In our tribute, we offer CPC premiums on corn and soybeans. Join us.
Upcoming ABLC Forum# announcement: “…tax policy now directly influences technology pathways, feedstocks, process design, and lifecycle accounting…” Launch of CPC# contracts will widen the pathways for ag and biofuels to maximize monetization# of emissions reductions# in US and foreign markets.
March 6, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Upcoming ABLC Forum# announcement: “…tax policy now directly influences technology pathways, feedstocks, process design, and lifecycle accounting…” Launch of CPC# contracts will widen the pathways for ag and biofuels to maximize monetization# of emissions reductions# in US and foreign markets.
Purdue U.# finding that “external assistance” is now driving farmer gains in Indiana with farm profitability vulnerable in longer term. CPC inset# contracts for corn and soybeans-market driven-offer premiums# for base line emission levels. Sign up now.
February 11, 2026 at 10:05 PM
Purdue U.# finding that “external assistance” is now driving farmer gains in Indiana with farm profitability vulnerable in longer term. CPC inset# contracts for corn and soybeans-market driven-offer premiums# for base line emission levels. Sign up now.
Food Navigator headline: Climate crisis# pushes global food system# to breaking point. Climate threats are also food safety# threats, worsened by supply chain disruptions# and worsening compliance# and the threat to human health#. Join us in our Food Safety Restoration# campaign.
February 2, 2026 at 7:58 PM
Food Navigator headline: Climate crisis# pushes global food system# to breaking point. Climate threats are also food safety# threats, worsened by supply chain disruptions# and worsening compliance# and the threat to human health#. Join us in our Food Safety Restoration# campaign.
Integration of AI# into CPC# inset futures for data verification# procedures, accuracy, consistency, and auditing purposes#. gicgroup.com/how-gic-grou...
January 21, 2026 at 7:59 PM
Integration of AI# into CPC# inset futures for data verification# procedures, accuracy, consistency, and auditing purposes#. gicgroup.com/how-gic-grou...
New Scientist: “Carbon offsets# are one of the five worst# ideas of the 21st century”— good reason to go with CPC (Commodity Plus Carbon)# insets.
January 20, 2026 at 10:00 PM
New Scientist: “Carbon offsets# are one of the five worst# ideas of the 21st century”— good reason to go with CPC (Commodity Plus Carbon)# insets.
Bloomberg Green today points to studies correlating financial# and climate risks#. And guess what-those risks impact ag land# values and basis prices#, too so hedge# the risks with CPC# insets, coming soon!
January 19, 2026 at 10:43 PM
Bloomberg Green today points to studies correlating financial# and climate risks#. And guess what-those risks impact ag land# values and basis prices#, too so hedge# the risks with CPC# insets, coming soon!
Happy New Year—CBAM #(carbon border adjustment mechanism) is up and running in the EU. Long in the making, still plenty of uncertainty when it comes to US grain exports. CPC Inset#, the new GIC Group sub for CPC (commodity plus carbon)# contracts, avoids any carbon tariffication# for US grains
January 9, 2026 at 10:43 PM
Happy New Year—CBAM #(carbon border adjustment mechanism) is up and running in the EU. Long in the making, still plenty of uncertainty when it comes to US grain exports. CPC Inset#, the new GIC Group sub for CPC (commodity plus carbon)# contracts, avoids any carbon tariffication# for US grains
Finally! IRS has sent 45Z Guidance# to OMB/ White House: calculation of emissions factors for transportation fuel#, the determination of clean fuel production credits#, and producer registration#. Happy New Year!!
December 30, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Finally! IRS has sent 45Z Guidance# to OMB/ White House: calculation of emissions factors for transportation fuel#, the determination of clean fuel production credits#, and producer registration#. Happy New Year!!
CPC Inset# open for business after the first of the year. We expect to be trading CPC (commodity plus carbon) corn# and soybeans# in the OTC# market in the first quarter. We are grateful for all the grower interest and support and look forward to building on this foundation of mutual trust.#
December 9, 2025 at 10:03 PM
CPC Inset# open for business after the first of the year. We expect to be trading CPC (commodity plus carbon) corn# and soybeans# in the OTC# market in the first quarter. We are grateful for all the grower interest and support and look forward to building on this foundation of mutual trust.#
75 global companies reviewed: 53 % holding steady on sustainability commitments, 32 % expanding; 8 percent retreating-Harvard. High losses without mitigation/adaptation-Ceres. CPC# (commodity plus carbon) to the rescue for ag.
November 25, 2025 at 4:25 PM
75 global companies reviewed: 53 % holding steady on sustainability commitments, 32 % expanding; 8 percent retreating-Harvard. High losses without mitigation/adaptation-Ceres. CPC# (commodity plus carbon) to the rescue for ag.
We’re gritting our teeth in wait for an agreed road map out of COP30#. But, notable progress on a high integrity, private sector carbon credit strategy# is ideal for upcoming CPC (commodity plus carbon) # corn & soybean launch.
November 21, 2025 at 8:00 PM
We’re gritting our teeth in wait for an agreed road map out of COP30#. But, notable progress on a high integrity, private sector carbon credit strategy# is ideal for upcoming CPC (commodity plus carbon) # corn & soybean launch.
COP 30 is underway. A key initiative is the Open Coalition for the Integration of Carbon Markets with EU and China signing on to what may become a means of raising integrity and quality in carbon markets, ideally suited for CPC (commodity plus carbon) inset futures for global ag.
November 11, 2025 at 5:38 PM
COP 30 is underway. A key initiative is the Open Coalition for the Integration of Carbon Markets with EU and China signing on to what may become a means of raising integrity and quality in carbon markets, ideally suited for CPC (commodity plus carbon) inset futures for global ag.
COP 30# begins next week but postings of lofty pronouncements flooding platforms. And financing for sustainability# in ag/ “food systems” is high on the list. CPC# (commodity plus carbon) inset futures is a key market tool to further this objective.
November 3, 2025 at 10:14 PM
COP 30# begins next week but postings of lofty pronouncements flooding platforms. And financing for sustainability# in ag/ “food systems” is high on the list. CPC# (commodity plus carbon) inset futures is a key market tool to further this objective.
Here’s a good piece on the importance of establishing a proactive environmental monitoring# program to prevent product contamination# and combat foodborne# illnesses. The critical role of environmental monitoring in food safety
October 21, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Here’s a good piece on the importance of establishing a proactive environmental monitoring# program to prevent product contamination# and combat foodborne# illnesses. The critical role of environmental monitoring in food safety