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EPISODE · Feb 13, 2026 · 45 MIN

Circling the Wagons with Nitty Gritty Crop Marketing

from What the Futures! · host Ryan Denis

In this episode of the What the Futures Podcast, host Ryan reviews the topics and strategies covered over the past month, answers listener questions from a swamped mailbag, and dives into market insights. Recorded from the UPL studio, the episode touches on important dates like the Valentine's Day reminder for farmers and the Smart Buy rewards deadline. Ryan addresses his take on the canola market, comments from previous episodes, the challenges of being bullish or bearish, and the steadying of markets. He also discusses his interactions with industry insiders, crop marketing planning, and the dynamics of pricing and sales contracts. For those interested in farming and crops, this episode offers a recap of significant discussions and actionable strategies for future farming decisions. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 02:08 Market Analysis and Canola Rally 08:30 Crop Marketing Strategies 11:34 Grain Buyer Conversations 16:18 Crop Rankings and Market Trends 21:08 Farm Planning and Administration 22:58 Positive Moments: A Dad's Victory at the RV Show 28:03 Market Updates: Prices from the Prairies 29:31 Farmer Q&A: Producer Cars and Canola Contracts 36:38 Grain Marketing Strategies and Success Metrics 43:32 Wrap-Up and Final Thoughts

In this episode of the What the Futures Podcast, host Ryan reviews the topics and strategies covered over the past month, answers listener questions from a swamped mailbag, and dives into market insights. Recorded from the UPL studio, the episode touches on important dates like the Valentine's Day reminder for farmers and the Smart Buy rewards deadline. Ryan addresses his take on the canola market, comments from previous episodes, the challenges of being bullish or bearish, and the steadying of markets. He also discusses his interactions with industry insiders, crop marketing planning, and the dynamics of pricing and sales contracts. For those interested in farming and crops, this episode offers a recap of significant discussions and actionable strategies for future farming decisions. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 02:08 Market Analysis and Canola Rally 08:30 Crop Marketing Strategies 11:34 Grain Buyer Conversations 16:18 Crop Rankings and Market Trends 21:08 Farm Planning and Administration 22:58 Positive Moments: A Dad's Victory at the RV Show 28:03 Market Updates: Prices from the Prairies 29:31 Farmer Q&A: Producer Cars and Canola Contracts 36:38 Grain Marketing Strategies and Success Metrics 43:32 Wrap-Up and Final Thoughts

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