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EPISODE · Feb 6, 2026 · 1H 27M

Canola, Weather & 2026 Risk Strategy | Guests Mark & David with Global Ag Risk Solutions

from What the Futures! · host Ryan Denis

In this episode of 'What The Futures Podcast,' host Ryan delves into the current state of Western Canadian grain prices, reflecting on why he's the least bearish he's been in over three years. Joined by Bret Walts from BAM Weather, they discuss February's weather trends and what farmers can expect looking forward, including the potential for a delayed start to spring. Additionally, David and Mark from Global Ag Risk Solutions share insights on various private insurance offerings and new products for 2026 to help farmers mitigate risks and make informed decisions. Tune in for essential tips on crop marketing and managing farm risk in 2026. 00:00 Introduction and Market Sentiment 00:34 Podcast Welcome and Episode Overview 09:49 Canola Market Insights 18:35 Weather Forecast with Brett Waltz 34:09 Positive Moments and Personal Updates 36:43 Insurance and Risk Management Discussion 43:20 Handling Buyouts and Claims 46:37 Data-Driven Farm Management 50:35 Challenges and Learnings from 2025 01:06:55 New Insurance Products for 2026 01:16:48 Importance of Insurance in 2026 01:23:13 Final Thoughts and Advice Listen to the show on the go. https://open.spotify.com/show/3xz7OvO7P0WDW8mAx25L1y?si=bd51356530834599 https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/what-the-futures/id1715185428 ‍ Follow on Instagram and X for more market insights. https://www.instagram.com/whatthefuturespod/ https://x.com/wtfuturespod Email Ryan: [email protected] What the Futures Podcast Website: https://www. whatthefuturespodcast.ca Thanks to our Sponsors John Deere https://operationscenter.deere.com/ UPL https://www.uplcorp.com/ BrettYoung https://brettyoung.ca/

In this episode of 'What The Futures Podcast,' host Ryan delves into the current state of Western Canadian grain prices, reflecting on why he's the least bearish he's been in over three years. Joined by Bret Walts from BAM Weather, they discuss February's weather trends and what farmers can expect looking forward, including the potential for a delayed start to spring. Additionally, David and Mark from Global Ag Risk Solutions share insights on various private insurance offerings and new products for 2026 to help farmers mitigate risks and make informed decisions. Tune in for essential tips on crop marketing and managing farm risk in 2026. 00:00 Introduction and Market Sentiment 00:34 Podcast Welcome and Episode Overview 09:49 Canola Market Insights 18:35 Weather Forecast with Brett Waltz 34:09 Positive Moments and Personal Updates 36:43 Insurance and Risk Management Discussion 43:20 Handling Buyouts and Claims 46:37 Data-Driven Farm Management 50:35 Challenges and Learnings from 2025 01:06:55 New Insurance Products for 2026 01:16:48 Importance of Insurance in 2026 01:23:13 Final Thoughts and Advice Listen to the show on the go. https://open.spotify.com/show/3xz7OvO7P0WDW8mAx25L1y?si=bd51356530834599 https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/what-the-futures/id1715185428 ‍ Follow on Instagram and X for more market insights. https://www.instagram.com/whatthefuturespod/ https://x.com/wtfuturespod Email Ryan: [email protected] What the Futures Podcast Website: https://www. whatthefuturespodcast.ca Thanks to our Sponsors John Deere https://operationscenter.deere.com/ UPL https://www.uplcorp.com/ BrettYoung https://brettyoung.ca/

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