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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 tou

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 42 min
Latest: 10 Oct 2026
Language: English

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10 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 23 min

$10 Yellow Peas.... CWRS Spreads & the Rules. Ag360 Stops by to chat A.I.

Grain prices are moving higher, yellow peas are pushing toward $10/bushel, and farmers across the Prairies have some important crop marketing decisions to make. In Episode 147 of What The Futures, Ryan Denis breaks down the latest grain market opportunities, discusses how to protect your value when dealing with grain buyers, and sits down with Mike Murphy of AG 360 to explore how AI and technology are changing the future of farming. First, Ryan is joined by Sarah Cochet with Trigger to discuss hard red spring wheat spreads, No. 3 wheat discounts, and what happens when a farmer locks in a…

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S3 · E146 · 2 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 32 min
DURUM, MALT BARLEY, and QUALITY SENSITIVE CROPS RALLY
S3 · E145 · 25 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 16 min
"I'm Sorry But You're Going to be Paying More for Canadian Crops" Guest: Chuck Penner
S3 · E144 · 18 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 3 min
High Diesel. Big Discounts. Stats Can. Farm Wealth w/Guest: Derryn Shrosbree w/FarmStrong
00:00 – Spring Wheat Discounts & Harvest 2026 03:17 – High Diesel Prices Are Hurting Farm Margins 05:50 – What Farmers Need to Know About Wheat Discounts 16:27 – Interest Rates, the U.S. Dollar & Ag Markets 18:43 – StatsCan Crop Production Numbers Explained 22:48 – Lentils & Oats: Where Are Prices Headed? 27:07 – Spring Wheat Discounts Across Grain Buyers 30:59 – Why Number 3 Wheat Discounts Matter 33:54 – Should Farmers Get an Independent Grain Grade? 37:03 – Derryn Shrosbree & FarmStrong 43:03 – Managing Uncertainty in Farm Decision-Making 46:44 – Farm Succession & Planning for the Next…
S3 · E143 · 11 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 13 min
Grain Prices Could Move FAST — Harvest 2026 Market Update
Are grain merchants starting to feel the pressure as Harvest 2026 gets underway? In Episode 143 of the What The Futures Podcast, Ryan breaks down some major developments happening across the Western Canadian grain market, including a significant weather event across the Prairies, harvest delays, grain quality concerns, changing basis levels and what it could mean for farmers and grain buyers. We also sit down with Cody McNernie from O&T Farms to discuss the flax market, pulse markets, specialty crop purchasing, forward contracting and the relationship between farmers and processors. Cody…
S3 · E142 · 4 Sep 2026 · 57 min
Are Farmers Finally in Control of the Grain Market..... Merchants Boxed In?
Are grain merchants finally on the ropes in Western Canada? As Harvest 2026 moves along, we're seeing some interesting changes in the grain market — including stronger bids, farmers holding back grain, changing basis levels and merchants competing for bushels. In Episode 142 of the What The Futures Podcast, Ryan breaks down what's happening across the Western Canadian grain market, including wheat, yellow peas and canola, and why farmers may have more leverage than they realize. We also look at grain marketing strategy, basis levels, futures contracts, harvest prices and cash flow, including…
S3 · E141 · 28 Aug 2026 · 53 min
Buy, Sell, or Hold? The Best Crop Marketing Ideas for Harvest 2026!
S3 · E139 · 20 Aug 2026 · 46 min
Top 10 Rundown Price Gains For Prairie Farmers
Ryan Denis website, email list, Lunchbox Crew and conference: https://www.ryandenis.ca/ Join the What the Futures Insiders private podcast: Email [email protected] Crop Marketing Made Cool Conference: December 1–2, Brandon, Manitoba Use code UNHINGED to save $100.
S3 · E138 · 14 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 33 min
$27,000 in Fuel Savings, Precision Upgrades & the Future of Pulse Trade
This week, I share how one fuel decision saved our farm more than $27,000 and why it pays to look beyond the normal stuff when managing your cost of production. I’m also joined by Alex Schoch from John Deere to talk about precision upgrades that can bring newer technology to equipment already sitting in your shed. Then, Saskatchewan Pulse Growers Chair Stu Lawrence joins me for a wide-ranging conversation about pulse production, global competition, trade with India and China, and what all of it could mean for Canadian growers. Plus, we look at navigating a quiet August market, preparing for…
S3 · E137 · 7 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 11 min
"If you're going to sell something....buy something." - Dave Norris
Ryan Denis website, email list, Lunchbox Crew and conference: https://www.ryandenis.ca/ Join the What the Futures Insiders private podcast: Email [email protected] Crop Marketing Made Cool Conference: December 1–2, Brandon, Manitoba Use code UNHINGED to save $100.
S3 · E136 · 31 Jul 2026 · 52 min
Canola Drops $50 Before Harvest: What Now?
Canola futures have fallen about $50 per tonne from the recent high, spring wheat has failed again near $7.50, and harvest basis opportunities are beginning to appear across the Prairies. In What the Futures Podcast Episode 136, Ryan Denis breaks down canola, wheat, barley and oat marketing, then talks August and harvest weather with Bret Walts of BAM Weather, Brett Young canola hybrids with Kyle Slobodian, and John Deere 8R and 9RX tractors with Carlton Self. The episode also covers El Niño, hail risk, harvest lows and practical cash-flow decisions. Ryan Denis website, email list, Lunchbox…
S3 · E129 · 28 Jul 2026 · 34 min
Grain Markets Flushed. What Should Farmers Do Now?
On this episode of Cuppa Coffee from What the Futures, Ryan Denis and Brian Comeault break down the grain-market pullback and the marketing decisions farmers face before harvest. They cover canola prices, wheat hedging, malt barley demand, oats, yellow peas, crop conditions, market carry and strategies for protecting a price floor while retaining upside. Brownlee’s Ag Tech:https://www.brownlees.ca LINKS & RESOURCES ► Subscribe to What the Futures on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@whatthefutures ► What the Futures Podcast:https://www.whatthefuturespodcast.ca/ ► Listen to What the…
E136 · 21 Jul 2026 · 16 min
John Deere’s 1,460-Bushel Air Cart: Worth the Size?
On this episode of Cuppa Coffee from What the Futures Podcast, Ryan Denis opens with canola, soybeans, corn and wheat before joining Ben Zelle of John Deere live at Ag in Motion. They break down the new C1450T and C1100T air carts, including the 1,460-bushel capacity, five-tank design, faster conveyor filling, Easy Lift, AccuRate meters, EasyCal, JDLink logistics, blockage detection and retrofit options. LINKS & RESOURCES ► Subscribe to What the Futures on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@whatthefutures ► What the Futures Podcast:https://www.whatthefuturespodcast.ca/ ► Listen to What the…
S3 · E135 · 17 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 18 min
Spring Wheat at $12? Don’t Waste the Spike
Ryan Denis examines whether spring wheat could reach $12 per bushel, how geopolitical events are affecting wheat futures, and why farmers should prepare to use the current pricing opportunity. Eric Dick and Lloyd Dick of Brett Young also join What the Futures Podcast to discuss succession planning, business growth, canola, tariffs, risk management, and leadership in Canadian agriculture. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Join Ryan’s email list:https://www.ryandenis.ca/subscribe Crop Marketing Made Cool Conference:https://www.ryandenis.ca/2026-conference What the Futures…
S3 · E135 · 14 Jul 2026 · 22 min
Canola Near $800: The Prairies Tell Two Stories
On this Tuesday’s Cuppa Coffee from What the Futures Podcast, Ryan Denis and guest Chuck compare drowned-out Prairie acres with strong crop potential and explain what that split could mean for canola, wheat, peas, and lentils. They also discuss canola near $786, improving crush basis, rising urea prices, European heat, 2027 spring wheat, and China’s pea starch tariff. Brownlee’s Ag Tech and the Full Bin Sensor 2: https://www.brownlees.ca ️ CROP MARKETING MADE COOL: UNHINGED 2026 Build your 2027 crop marketing plan alongside Ryan Denis and other progressive farmers, December 1–2 in Brandon,…
S3 · E134 · 10 Jul 2026 · 24 min
Canola Up $19: Are You Behind Plan?
Ryan Denis breaks down the July crop marketing decision as canola jumps, basis improves, and Prairie crop conditions remain uneven. Ryan talks through when undersold farms may need to catch up, why being on plan may mean no action, plus wheat basis, smaller-acre crops, Ag in Motion, and Crop Marketing Made Cool. Ryan Denis / Crop Marketing Made Cool Conference: https://www.ryandenis.ca/ Farm Help Line: 1-866-FARMS-01 Contact Ryan: [email protected]
S3 · E133 · 8 Jul 2026 · 23 min
Canola Rebounds, Weather Risk Builds & Tough Marketing Questions (w/ Allison Thompson) | Cuppa of Coffee
This week Ryan Denis is joined by Allison Thompson (The Money Farm) to break down one of the biggest market shifts we’ve seen in weeks. Topics include: China returning to the soybean market • US crop conditions • Weather risks across North America • Canola marketing strategy • Spring wheat outlook • Crop insurance decisions • Should you sell canola now? • Wheat basis opportunities If you’re making grain marketing decisions this summer, this is one episode you don’t want to miss. Tell us in the comments: Are you selling grain here or waiting for higher prices?
S3 · E131 · 3 Jul 2026 · 42 min
Why $4000 Calves Could Crash Faster Than Anyone Expects
This episode features a special audio-only presentation from Brian Perillat of Bullseye Marketing, recorded live at the Cows in Control grower event in Madden, Alberta. Brian takes a deep dive into the cattle markets, covering herd expansion, beef demand, feedlot economics, imports, and the key risks and opportunities producers should be watching as the cattle cycle evolves. If you're a cow-calf producer or involved in the beef industry, this episode offers practical insights to help you make better marketing decisions in today's market.
S3 · E132 · 2 Jul 2026 · 36 min
Why 150 Farmers Keep Coming Back to This Crop Marketing Conference
What makes Crop Marketing Made Cool different from every other farm conference? Ryan Denis takes you behind the scenes of the 2026 Crop Marketing Made Cool Conference in Brandon, Manitoba, explaining why the event intentionally breaks traditional conference rules, eliminates sales pitches, and focuses on helping farmers build their 2027 crop marketing plans. In this episode, Ryan discusses: Why the conference is called “Unhinged” Why speakers are paid instead of paying to present Why only farmers are allowed at most tables Building your 2027 crop marketing strategy Networking that actually…
S3 · E131 · 2 Jul 2026 · 36 min
Cattle Prices: Is This the Peak? Brenna Grant’s 2026 Market Forecast
Canadian cattle markets continue making history but is this the top? Ryan Denis sits down with Brenna Grant of Canfax to break down everything producers need to know heading into fall, including: Canadian and U.S. herd expansion Beef demand and consumer trends Feed costs • China and Brazil’s impact on exports Drought outlook Heifer retention Fall run expectations Risk factors that could derail cattle prices Whether you’re a cow-calf producer, feedlot operator, grain farmer, or ag investor, this episode delivers one of the most comprehensive cattle market outlooks available. Guest: Brenna…
S3 · E125 · 30 Jun 2026 · 28 min
StatsCan Shock: Canola Acres Came in Big
StatsCan dropped new acreage numbers, and the canola market had to digest a bigger-than-expected number fast. In this Cuppa Coffee livestream, Ryan Denis is joined by Brian Comeault to break down what the StatsCan report means for canola, spring wheat, barley, peas, oats, lentils, and Prairie crop marketing decisions. They also touch on urea summer fill, wet crop conditions, canola crush demand, USDA acreage risk, and why buying out grain contracts can backfire when emotions are running high. If you’re trying to make better grain marketing decisions through a volatile summer, this episode is…
S3 · E130 · 26 Jun 2026 · 38 min
Farmers Are Locking In 2027 Diesel at 64¢/L (Here’s How)
In this episode of What The Futures, Ryan Denis sits down with Lorelei Gress from Fuel Nexus to discuss diesel markets, fuel planning, pre-purchasing fuel, locking in fuel budgets, and why some farmers are already planning their 2027 fuel strategy. They break down real-world examples that show fuel savings, discuss whether diesel prices are likely to decline, and explain how producers can protect themselves against volatile energy markets. Diesel price outlook WTI crude oil trends Fuel budgeting for harvest • Pre-buying fuel Cost of borrowing money for fuel purchases Fuel Nexus fuel plans •…
S3 · E130 · 23 Jun 2026 · 18 min
Fertilizer Dropped. Is $800 Canola Still Alive?
Fertilizer prices have finally come down, but the farm decisions are not getting any easier. In this Cuppa Coffee livestream from What the Futures Podcast, Sarah Cochet fills in for Ryan Denis and talks with Josh Uhrich of Bunge about urea prices, flooded acres, canola contracts, $800 canola, grain marketing decisions, weather risk, and prairie elevator competition. They cover whether farmers should be looking at summer fill urea, what flooded acres mean for canola contract risk, what it would take for canola to push back toward $800, and why grain marketing decisions need to be made farm by…
S3 · E129 · 22 Jun 2026 · 32 min
The $800 Canola Mistake Farmers Keep Making
Canola hit $800, then pulled back toward $730. So why do farmers feel better now? In this episode of What the Futures Podcast, Ryan Denis breaks down the emotional side of crop marketing, why farmers often feel worse during a rally than after a pullback, and how margin calls, hedges, canola puts, old crop wheat, acreage reports, diesel, fertilizer and summer weather risk all fit into the end-of-June marketing plan. Ryan also talks through old crop wheat sales, softening oat, barley and pea bids, new crop review, harvest delivery planning, canola acreage risk, and why farmers need to park…
S3 · E129 · 19 Jun 2026 · 31 min
Canadian Prairies Summer Forecast: Will July Heat Hurt Crops?
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. 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? Brett shares his outlook for June, July, August, and even early harvest season. Links & Resources Links mentioned: What the Futures Podcast:https://www.whatthefuturespodcast.ca/ Ryan…
S3 · E128 · 19 Jun 2026 · 41 min
SHOULD FARMERS BUY FERTILIZER NOW? Josh Linville Says the Market Just Changed
Should prairie farmers buy fertilizer right now or wait for better prices? 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. 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. Featuring: Ryan Denis & Josh Linville (StoneX) Topics Covered: Urea…
S3 · E127 · 16 Jun 2026 · 23 min
Canola Rally, Ugly Basis: Hedge or Wait?
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. 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.…
S3 · E128 · 12 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 12 min
The Canola Rally Farmers Can’t Afford to Miss ( Before Prices Drop? )
Can canola keep rallying? Or is this a relief rally before lower prices ahead? 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. 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…
S3 · E127 · 9 Jun 2026 · 21 min
Did Canola Already Top? Farmer Nathan on $800 Canola
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? 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. Nathan breaks down how he approached $800 canola, why he still made earlier sales at profitable levels, and how he…
S3 · E127 · 5 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 34 min
Canola Hits $800: The Biofuel Story Nobody Saw Coming
Canola just hit $800/ton for the first time since 2023. 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. 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. Plus: Western Ag joins the show to discuss CropCaster, fertility planning, yield forecasting, and how better agronomy data can…

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Typical length: 42 min
Latest episode: 10 Oct 2026
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