What the Futures!
Do you ever have a moment on the farm, where you look around and wonder what the ... is going on? Dive into the market factors impacting Western Canadian agriculture every week with Ryan Denis. With over a decade of experience advising farmers on crop and business decisions, Ryan will tackle the tough selling and buying decisions that each farm faces. This is the podcast for farmers in Western Canada!
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Canadian Prairies Summer Forecast: Will July Heat Hurt Crops?
<p>BAM Weather meteorologist Brett Waltz joins Ryan Denis to break down the latest Prairie weather outlook and explain why one of the strongest El Niño events on record could shape crop conditions across Western Canada and the U.S.</p> <p>Will July bring the heat everyone fears? Is drought still a risk? And what does the “horseshoe weather pattern” mean for spraying, crop development, and yield potential?</p> <p>Brett shares his outlook for June, July, August, and even early harvest season.</p> <p>Links & Resources</p> <p>Links mentioned:</p> <p>What the Futures Podcast:<br />https...
SHOULD FARMERS BUY FERTILIZER NOW? Josh Linville Says the Market Just Changed
<p>Should prairie farmers buy fertilizer right now or wait for better prices?</p> <p>In Episode 127 of What The Future’s Podcast, Ryan Denis sits down with Josh Linville from StoneX to discuss urea prices, fertilizer market uncertainty, the Strait of Hormuz reopening, China’s export plans, sulfur markets, and what farmers should be considering before locking in fertilizer for 2027.</p> <p>Josh explains why fertilizer prices have fallen, what could happen next, and why layering fertilizer purchases may be the best strategy in today’s market.</p> <p>Featuring: Ryan Denis & Josh Linville (StoneX)</p> <p>Topics Covered:</p> Ur...
Canola Rally, Ugly Basis: Hedge or Wait?
<p>Canola futures are green, but prairie basis is still ugly. In today’s Cuppa Coffee, Ryan Denis breaks down canola, wheat, urea, UAN, crude oil, crop conditions, and crop marketing strategy with Evan Boyle from Simple Hedge.</p> <p>Canola was trading around $763/tonne, crude oil was under $78/barrel, urea was around $800/tonne, and wheat markets were trying to find support. Ryan and Evan discuss whether farmers should sell wheat rallies, whether canola basis is lagging futures, whether puts still make sense, and why relief rallies may be the marketing opportunity farmers cannot afford to ignore.</p> <p>Guest:<br...
The Canola Rally Farmers Can’t Afford to Miss ( Before Prices Drop? )
<p>Can canola keep rallying? Or is this a relief rally before lower prices ahead?</p> <p>In Episode 126 of What the Future’s Podcast, Ryan Denis is joined by Trent Clarenbach of Clarenbach Research to discuss canola, wheat, crude oil, commodity supercycles, crop marketing decisions, fertilizer price volatility, food security, and why farmers may need to stay disciplined despite bullish sentiment.</p> <p>They also discuss: • Canola above $800/tonne • Wheat market warning signs • Commodity supercycle expectations • Crude oil outlook • Fertilizer’s shocking $500/tonne correction • Weather impacts across Western Canada • Food security and global trade • Crop marketing strategies for 2026</p> <p>Guest: Trent Clare...
Did Canola Already Top? Farmer Nathan on $800 Canola
<p>Canola hit $802, pulled back near $774, and now farmers are asking the big question: did canola already hit its seasonal high, or is this just a relief rally?</p> <p>In this episode of Cuppa Coffee from What the Futures, Ryan Denis is joined by Farmer Nathan to talk through the live grain market moves, canola pricing, wheat basis, diesel price discovery, prairie moisture, unseeded acres, hedging resources, and how farmers can make profitable sales without freezing up emotionally.</p> <p>Nathan breaks down how he approached $800 canola, why he still made earlier sales at profitable levels, and how he...
Canola Hits $800: The Biofuel Story Nobody Saw Coming
<p>Canola just hit $800/ton for the first time since 2023.</p> <p>This week Ryan Denis sits down with Susan Stroud from No Bull Ag to break down the surprising rally in canola, why U.S. biofuel policy may be driving the move, and what producers should consider as prices surge higher.</p> <p>They discuss renewable fuel mandates, RIN values, soybean oil demand, canola’s role in biofuels, risk management, and why some of the best sales happen when farmers feel the most uncomfortable.</p> <p>Plus: Western Ag joins the show to discuss CropCaster, fertility planning, yield forecasting, an...
June 2 Grain Update: Canola $780 & Wheat Basis
<p>Grain markets are moving fast on June 2. Brian Comeault is filling in on Cuppa Coffee while Ryan is away, and John DePape joins the show to break down wheat basis, canola near $780, diesel price discovery, unseeded acres, and what Western Canadian farmers should be watching next.</p> <p>In this live grain market update, Brian covers canola futures, wheat pressure, soybeans, bean oil, crude oil, the Canadian dollar, Prairie rain delays, and diesel quotes that are getting farmers’ attention. Then John DePape explains why basis may matter more than many farmers think, why local bid competition can create major pr...
Specialty Crops Update with Chuck Penner (Peas, Lentils, Durum) + Canola Near New Highs
<p>Episode 124 of the What the Futures Podcast features Chuck Penner of LeftField Commodity Research answering grower questions on peas, lentils, durum, canola, wheat, and feed barley. Penner breaks down Prairie weather extremes, pea demand from China and India, durum pressure from weaker North African demand, lentil uncertainty tied to Canada, Australia, and India, and canola’s rally into new highs. The episode also covers old crop wheat specials, rising feed barley values, improving canola basis, and the importance of staying ready to execute marketing plans.</p> <p>00:00 Episode kickoff<br />00:43 Sponsor message<br />01:29 Markets and canola highs<br />03:07 Song of...
Should Farmers Hedge Canola at $760?
<p>Canola prices, wheat hedging, late seeding risk, feed barley, oats, diesel, and weather market pressure are all on the table in this Tuesday Cuppa Coffee livestream from What the Future’s Podcast.</p> <p>Ryan is joined by Quinton from JGL to talk through what farmers across the Prairies are watching right now, including canola hedge targets, wheat basis, seasonal market pressure, late planting concerns, export strength, and why weather may matter more than war headlines for grain and oilseed markets this week.</p> <p>Sponsored by UPL.</p> <p>⏰ Timestamps</p> <p>00:00 UPL Wave + fertilizer shock<br />00:48 Canola hedg...
Delayed Seeding: Canola Rally or Trap?
<p>Delayed seeding in Western Canada, canola prices near recent highs, spring wheat drought risk, barley bids, and 2026 crop marketing strategy are all on the table in this episode of What the Futures Podcast.</p> <p>Ryan Denis is joined by Brian Comeault of Ireland Comeault Lafoy / Canadian Ag Markets to break down what Prairie seeding delays could mean for canola, why canola puts may be worth a look, how U.S. wheat conditions could shape spring wheat, and what farmers should be watching before the next major market move.</p> <p>Guest:<br />Brian Comeault, Canadian Ag Markets / Ireland...
