Super El Niño, Spring Prairie Weather and Diesel Buying Strategy | Guest: Lorelei Gress

Episode 118 of the What the Futures Podcast features meteorologist Bret Walts (BAM Weather) discussing the developing strong-to-potential “Super El Niño,” its definition, and likely impacts on U.S. and Canadian moisture patterns, including continued Kansas winter wheat dryness with a possible pattern change toward more rain later in April/May and a warmer, generally favorable late-April/May outlook for Saskatchewan and Alberta planting. Ryan also shares crop market notes, highlighting wheat strength tied to Kansas dryness, caution on barley and canola, and the importance of being comfortable with hedge and sales positions. The episode then turns to diesel with Lorelei Gress (Fuel Nexus), covering the temporary federal excise tax suspension (April 20–Sept. 7), how Fuel Nexus’ pre-purchase program and delivery works, pricing transparency, and an additional short-term discount promotion. 00:00 Episode Preview 04:37 Positive Moments And Vacation 08:30 Wheat And Canola Markets 11:45 Weather Talk With Bret 17:17 Prairie Spring Outlook 24:07 Weather Wrap And Marketing 27:05 Fuel Guest Introduction 30:12 What Fuel Nexus Does 39:06 Pre Purchase Discounts 46:00 Fuel Myths Busted 50:46 Locked In Price Promise 58:11 Eating Your Veggies 01:02:37 Final Wrap Up