Episode #49 was recorded in the UPL STUDIO! Big thanks to show sponsor John Deere. In Episode 49 of the What the Futures podcast, host Ryan Denis examines contemporary trends in crop marketing and grain merchandising, featuring special guest Evan Boyle from Simple Hedge. Discover the advantages of using Simple Hedge for real-time grain hedging updates and a consolidated view of farm risks. The episode covers topics like separating financial and physical grain contracts, export strategies, and cr...
Oct 25, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Episode #48 was recorded in the UPL STUDIO! Join host Ryan Denis in this engaging podcast episode featuring insights on crop marketing and farming challenges. Special guest Nathan Kuhn from Reward, Saskatchewan shares his expertise on cash flow planning, crop rankings, and advanced agronomy services. Discover the latest market trends, trade tensions between India and Canada, and the impact of elevator closures. Enjoy personal anecdotes about family life, upcoming events like the Crop Marketing M...
Oct 18, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Episode #47 was recorded in the UPL STUDIO! In episode 47 of 'What the Future's Podcast,' recorded at the UPL studio, Ryan Denis welcomes Trent Klarenbach from Klarenbach Research, to discuss upcoming conference excitment. The episode delves into current topics in crop marketing, focusing on wheat prices, fertilizer markets, and canola seed purchasing. The host shares personal updates, including a recent family bereavement and attending the last day of harvest. Additionally, the conversation cov...
Oct 11, 2024•46 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Episode #46 was recorded in the UPL STUDIO! In Episode 46 of the 'What the Futures' podcast, host Ryan Denis sits down with David Lee from Marketplace Commodities to discuss the impact of light bushel weight on Prairie farmers and the approaches to managing lighter grains. The episode covers the latest trends in crop marketing, including insights on the Crop Marketing Made Cool Conference, and updates from various commodity markets like canola, barley, and oats. Ryan also dives into listener que...
Sep 27, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 46
In this solo episode of the What the Futures Podcast recorded in the UPL STUDIO , host Ryan Denis dives deep into the intricacies of crop marketing as we navigate through the end of the harvest season. Ryan, sharing his extensive experience in the field, provides insights into crop power rankings for 2025, a market update, and the implications of a grain company's license cancellation with the Canadian Grain Commission. He also discusses seasonal strategies for wheat and canola, early demand for...
Sep 20, 2024•53 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Welcome to Episode 44 of the 'What The Futures' podcast, recorded live at the UPL studio ! In this episode, host Ryan welcomes Chuck Penner from Left Field Commodities and Quintin from JGL Capital to dive into the 2025 crop rankings, with a focus on crop margins, durum markets, and lentils. The episode also tackles common questions from farmers, including opening brokerage accounts in personal names, and offers insights about current market conditions. Ryan discusses canola yields, harvest quali...
Sep 13, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Back in the UPL STUDIO! for episode #42! My good friend Brittany Nielsen, from All Bushel Consulting makes her podcast debut! Welcome to episode 42 of the 'What the Futures' podcast, your go-to for simplified and actionable market trends in agriculture. Host Ryan Denis, an experienced crop marketing advisor, welcomes Brittany Nielsen of All Bushel Consulting. They discuss crop marketing successes, harvest results in Northeast Alberta, and offer insights on current market conditions and strategie...
Aug 30, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Join Ryan Denis as he records live from the campfire in episode 41 of 'What the Futures' podcast. Ryan will be back in the UPL STUDIO next week! This episode covers a range of topics including the impending CN/CP rail strike, market insights on wheat, barley, and peas, and key updates on the 'Making Crop Marketing Cool' conference. Featuring a special cattle market update by Ryan Copithorne from Cows in Control, Ryan discusses yield reports, basis levels, and strategies for grain contracting ami...
Aug 23, 2024•51 min•Season 1Ep. 41
In this solo episode of the What The Futures Podcast, Ryan Denis dives deep into complex market trends and provides actionable advice for better farming decisions. Recorded in the UPL Studio , Ryan covers land rental agreements, crop inputs, rail strikes, and price action on key crops like oats and barley. With extensive experience in grain buying and marketing, Ryan answers pressing questions from farmers and discusses the importance of knowing your numbers. Plus, get insights on planning a pot...
Aug 16, 2024•55 min•Season 1Ep. 40
In this episode of the What the Futures Podcast, host Ryan Denis joins Chuck Penner from Leftfield Commodities to provide key strategies for the 2024 crop marketing season, delving into crops like canola, peas, mustard, and lentils. Episode #38 was recorded in the UPL STUDIO! I'll be looking to do some combine cab interviews this fall. Did you win some UPL product through the show? Message me and i'll come out for a harvest visit! Thank you to show sponsor John Deere , in episode #38 learn about...
Aug 02, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Double trouble this week with the first of 2 episodes being released. Episode #37 was recorded in the UPL STUDIO! Yes back in studio showing off my copper BULL! Where do I hang this darn thing? Thank you to show sponsor John Deere , Jonathan joins me to talk about the new S7 Combines. What was your crop marketing highlight from the 2023 crop? Send them in to me via email or comment on our @YouTube Welcome to Episode 37 of the What the Futures Podcast! Join host Ryan Denis and guest David Lea of ...
Jul 31, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Join host Ryan Denis in this latest episode, where he dives into his experience attending the UPL Booth at Ag in Motion. Ryan also talks about the latest market bounce and why it's important to harness it and execute. Episode #36 was recorded in the UPL Studio! Well actually it was recorded in front of the South Saskatchewan river, but don't worry we will be back in studio next week! Big thanks to those guys for having me out, it was a great time. Thank you to show sponsor John Deere , Anthony j...
Jul 26, 2024•42 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Join host Ryan Denis in Episode 34 of the What The Future's podcast as he dives into the world of Technical Analysis with special guest Trent Klarenbach of Klarenbach Research . Episode #34 was recorded in the UPL Studio! It's fungicide season! Check out products like ROXAR @ https://www.upl-ltd.com/ca. Thank you to show sponsor John Deere , come see the new technology at Ag in Motion. Join host Ryan Denis in Episode 34 of the What The Future's podcast as he dives into the world of Technical Ana...
Jul 05, 2024•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 34
Mastering Farm Financials and Crop Marketing Strategies | Special Guest: Nick Horob Episode #33 was recorded in the UPL Studio! It's fungicide season! Check out products like ROXAR @ https://www.upl-ltd.com/ca. Thank you to show sponsor John Deere , this week we chat with Nick about all things farm financial Join host Ryan Denis in Episode 33 of the What The Future's podcast as he delves into farm financials and crop marketing strategies with Nick Horob from Harvest Profit. Discover insights on ...
Jun 28, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Episode 32: Navigating Crop Marketing & John Deere Air Carts with Anthony Styzinski Episode #32 was recorded in the UPL Studio! Have you heard of aquaculture? Check out products like WAVE @ https://www.upl-ltd.com/ca. Thank you to show sponsor John Deere, we have a great conversation with Anthony that the equipment nerds are sure to love. We also get to our regular segments, including the popular mail bag segment, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds. Just one question this week but it was a big ...
Jun 21, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Episode #31 was recorded in the UPL Studio! Have you heard of aquaculture? Check out products like WAVE @ https://www.upl-ltd.com/ca. Thank you to show sponsor John Deere , our farms been using Harvest Profit in 2024 to help us make timely crop marketing decisions. Bret Walts with BAMWX joins Ryan to give us an update on summer weather. Severe weather and thunderstorms could be common theme for the next few months. This week's Hot topic is a continuation of strategy talk, specifically wheat, and...
Jun 14, 2024•52 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Episode #30 was recorded in the UPL Studio! Have you heard of aquaculture? Check out products like WAVE @ https://www.upl-ltd.com/ca. Thank you to show sponsor John Deere , our farms been using Harvest Profit in 2024 to help us make timely crop marketing decisions. Nick Horob will be joining Ryan in June to talk farm financial planning. Have you heard of the LunchBox Crew ? intake ends on Sunday June 9th. Weekly analysis and recommendations. If “Eating your Veggies” segment is just not quite eno...
Jun 07, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Episode #29 was recorded in the UPL Studio! Check out the latest on products like BATALIUM @ https://www.upl-ltd.com/ca. Dion from Manning, AB has won himself 40 acres of Batalium from UPL! He answered the question correctly, that a case of Batalium treats 40 acres while a drum will treat 200 acres. That caps off 4 weeks of giveaways from UPL, and next week Sabrina will join me as we turn our attention to WAVE. Thank you to show sponsor John Deere , our farms been using Harvest Profit in 2024 to...
May 31, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Episode #28 was recorded in the UPL Studio! Check out the latest on products like BATALIUM @ https://www.upl-ltd.com/ca. Team Causeway is getting a little swag package for coming in last place for the WTF Playoff Hocky Pool. Ryan continues to lead with Elite and Willingdon Wildcats on his heels. Colin from New Sarepta, AB has won himself 40 acres of Batalium from UPL! He answered the question correctly, with 4 active ingredients and they are Flucarbazone-sodium, Fluroxypyr, Bromoxynil, and MCPA....
May 24, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Episode #27 was recorded in the UPL Studio! Check out the latest on products like BATALIUM @ https://www.upl-ltd.com/ca. TOMMMM from Lloydminster has won himself 40 acres of BATALIUM by submitting an answer to our latest weekly contest. Check out this weeks question and give yourself a chance to win. We are giving away another 40 acres of Batalium valued at over $1300. Tune into the episode for details. Ryan's positive moments for the week, well, well, well $9.00/bu wheat in central Saskatchewan...
May 17, 2024•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 27
Episode #26 was recorded in the UPL Studio! Check out the latest on products like BATALIUM @ https://www.upl-ltd.com/ca. Congrats to Riley from Unity, SK, he won himself 40 acres of BATALIUM by submitting an answer to our latest weekly contest. Check out this weeks question and give yourself a chance to win. We are giving away another 40 acres of Batalium valued at over $1300. Tune into the episode for details. Before we get into today’s episode summary, Let’s take a moment and wish the woman in...
May 10, 2024•55 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Episode #25 was recorded in the UPL Studio! Check out the latest on products like BATALIUM @ https://www.upl-ltd.com/ca Well its a jam packed episode with Holly Derksen from UPL stopping by to kick off our next fantastic giveaway. We are giving away 40 acres of Batalium every Friday in May! Chuck Penner with Leftfield Commodities catches us up on a variety of topics including the latest from India, China and the impact on yellow pea prices. Ryan also takes a deeper dive into what he learnt this ...
May 03, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Episode #24 was recorded in the UPL Studio! Check out the latest on products like RANCONA TRIO @ https://www.upl-ltd.com/ca This weeks episode was a SOLO one with Ryan behind the microphone. New internet connection and new recording software seems to have fixed the sound issues of the last few weeks. So this episode is all about crop marketing with a bit of an emphasis on wheat. Does the market care about your cost of production? And should your break-even numbers stop you from selling wheat thi...
Apr 26, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Episode #23 was recorded in the UPL Studio! Check out the latest on products like RANCONA TRIO @ https://www.upl-ltd.com/ca Angie Setzer with Consus Ag Consulting has over 20 years of experience with grain merchandising and over-the-counter-options. Angie helps us work through the details surrounding accumulators and bonus offers. It's important to know exactly what you are signing, as it could impact your crop marketing plan later this summer. The conversation is not trading advice. Thank you t...
Apr 19, 2024•59 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Episode #22 was recorded in the UPL Studio! Check out the latest on products like RANCONA TRIO @ https://www.upl-ltd.com/ca Ryan Copithorne with COWS IN CONTROL joins the show to talk all things cattle including the latest on avian/bird flu in the U.S. dairy herd. The lack of cull cows and the rising price of hamburger. Ryan also talks about his bias towards cattle prices and some optimism for the industry. Thank you to show sponsor John Deere . We are working on a few different guests to join t...
Apr 12, 2024•55 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Episode #21 was recorded in the UPL Studio! Check out the latest on products like RANCONA TRIO @ https://www.upl-ltd.com/ca Bret Walts with BAMWX provides the latest update on spring storms, La Nina, and of course those pesky spring frost events. Bret also throws his support behind the Purdue Boilermakers as they reach the final 4 for the first time in his lifetime. We will also get to our regular segments, including the popular mail bag segment, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds. This week Ryan a...
Apr 05, 2024•53 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Episode #20 was recorded in the UPL Studio! Check out the latest on products like RANCONA TRIO @ https://www.upl-ltd.com/ca Double trouble in today's episode with James Mitchell, CEO of https://www.cropmanagement.com/ joining Ryan to talk about the latest in fertilizer markets and the set up of summer fill programs. Will urea be on sale in June??? After a short hiatus from the show, Chuck Penner with Leftfield Commodities joins Ryan to breakdown Canadian farmer seeding intentions, India harvest ...
Mar 22, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Join host Ryan Denis, in this 3 part interview series that takes a deep dive into Prairie based crop insurance. Agi3 is a yield-based crop insurance, tailored to fit your unique farm. Based out of Winnipeg, MB with staff across Canada, Agi3 has an Agriculture Enterprise Risk Management platform to tailor crop insurance for individual farms across Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. For further information, please reach to www.Agi3.ai Thank you to Dr Lysa Porth for joining the show and sharing h...
Mar 18, 2024•45 min
Episode #19 was recorded in the UPL Studio! Check out the latest on products like RANCONA TRIO @ https://www.upl-ltd.com/ca Today’s episode takes us to Southern Alberta, and a discussion with David Lea of Marketplace Commodities. We talk about the latest thoughts around moisture conditions and spring weather. What farmers are planting, and what to do with this market bounce. Check David out at https://marketplacecommodities.com/ We will also get to our regular segments, including the popular mai...
Mar 16, 2024•53 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Join host Ryan Denis in conversation with Mike Lee of Green Square Agro Consulting. Where they cover all sorts of topics including the latest wheat conditions in Ukraine, Russia and the region as a whole. For more information on Mike's services please visit the website below. https://www.blackseacropforecasts.com/ Want to watch the video? Find us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@whatthefutures Follow the show: https://twitter.com/wtfuturespod www.instagram.com/whatthefuturespod/ www.facebook.com/peo...
Mar 11, 2024•39 min
