What the Futures!

Ryan Denis
  • 0.0 (0)
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Updated Weekly

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 tough selling and buying decisions that each farm faces. This is the podcast for farmers in Western Canada!

  1. 7h ago

    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 Futures: https://what-the-futures.castos.com/ ► Ryan Denis: https://www.ryandenis.ca/ ► Ryan Denis on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/ryan-denis-143322121 ► Ag in Motion: https://aginmotion.ca/ ► John Deere Canada: https://www.deere.ca/en/agriculture/ Chapters (00:00:00) - Canola rally and grain market snapshot(00:01:49) - Ben Zelle joins from John Deere(00:02:20) - New C1450T air cart launch(00:03:02) - Capacity, fifth tank and fewer fills(00:05:13) - Faster conveyor and Easy Lift system(00:07:27) - Precision seeding, EasyCal and tank scales(00:09:06) - JDLink logistics and blockage detection(00:12:14) - Air cart retrofit options and availability(00:14:07) - Crop conditions, wheat harvest and oats(00:15:08) - Ag in Motion takeaways

    John Deere’s 1,460-Bushel Air Cart: Worth the Size?

  2. 4d ago

    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 Podcast: https://www.whatthefuturespodcast.ca/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whatthefutures Contact Ryan: [ryan@whatthefuturespodcast.ca](mailto:ryan@whatthefuturespodcast.ca) BrettYoung: https://www.brettyoung.ca/ Bill & Reg Lawn Company: https://www.billandreg.ca/ Ag in Motion: https://www.aginmotion.ca/ Canadian Centre for Agricultural Wellbeing: https://www.ccaw.ca/ National Farmer Crisis Line: https://www.ccaw.ca/national-farmer-crisis_line/ 1-866-FARMS-01 UPL Canada: https://www.upl-ltd.com/ca Western Ag PRS Cropcaster: https://www.westernag.ca/professionalagronomy/PRSCropcaster/tool Kali Dyck Foundation: https://brettyoung.ca/kali-dyck-foundation-donates-50k-for-autism-supports/ Chapters (00:00:00) - Could spring wheat reach $12?(00:00:40) - Ag in Motion and episode setup(00:11:28) - Wheat history and the current pricing opportunity(00:23:21) - Canola returns to $800(00:28:25) - Eric and Lloyd Dick join the podcast(00:33:30) - Succession planning lessons(00:38:35) - How BrettYoung built its business(00:54:57) - Tariffs, CUSMA and global risk(01:00:34) - Entrepreneurship and Canadian growth(01:06:45) - The Callie Dick Foundation(01:10:00) - Farmer advice and final marketing takeaways

  3. Jul 14 ·  Bonus

    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, Manitoba. Register here: https://www.ryandenis.ca/2026-conference STAY IN THE LOOP Get weekly updates, upcoming events, contests, and giveaways: https://www.ryandenis.ca/subscribe MORE FROM RYAN DENIS Website: https://www.ryandenis.ca/ What the Futures Podcast: https://www.whatthefuturespodcast.ca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthefuturespod X: https://x.com/wtfuturespod LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/what-the-futures-podcast/ ☕ WATCH CUPPA COFFEE LIVE Subscribe and join Cuppa Coffee every Tuesday at 8:00 AM MST: https://www.youtube.com/@whatthefutures MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Brownlee’s Ag Tech and the Full Bin Sensor 2: https://www.brownlees.ca Chapters (00:00:00) - Market snapshot(00:01:28) - Strong canola basis(00:02:09) - Urea prices jump(00:02:25) - Full Bin Sensor 2(00:02:55) - Heat and war premium(00:04:56) - Chuck joins(00:05:54) - Prairie crop tour(00:09:32) - Canola price extremes(00:12:17) - Yellow pea pressure(00:13:42) - Europe heat spillover(00:15:04) - Large green lentils(00:16:33) - Old crop green peas(00:17:38) - 2027 spring wheat(00:19:05) - China pea starch tariff(00:20:37) - Ag in Motion preview

    Canola Near $800: The Prairies Tell Two Stories

  4. Jul 10

    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: ryan@whatthefuturespodcast.ca Chapters (00:00:00) - Ag in Motion updates and episode setup(00:05:19) - July crop marketing check-in(00:06:12) - Acreage uncertainty and drowned-out acres(00:07:34) - Canola jumps, war premium returns(00:09:25) - Undersold vs. at plan(00:11:37) - Canola basis and 2027 targets(00:16:17) - Small crops and StatsCan acreage(00:19:34) - Wheat basis and futures-only contracts(00:22:03) - July crop marketing checklist(00:23:08) - Ag in Motion schedule and wrap-up

  5. Jul 8 ·  Bonus

    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?

  6. Jul 3

    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.

    Why $4000 Calves Could Crash Faster Than Anyone Expects

  7. Jul 2 ·  Bonus

    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 creates long-term value New keynote speakers Breakout sessions AI in agriculture Farm business strategy Crop marketing education Guests / Speakers Mentioned Ryan Denis Vance Crowe Farmer Nathan Tyler Durst (RBC) Trent Clarenbach Brian Como Dwayne Sador Darren (337) Ryan Bonnett Allison Thompson Gavin Becker John DePape Conference Crop Marketing Made Cool December 1–2 Brandon, Manitoba

  8. Jul 2 ·  Bonus

    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 Grant – Canfax Hosted by Ryan Denis Website: https://www.whatthefuturespodcast.ca Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction(00:02:45) - Weather outlook & drought improvements(00:04:00) - Feed costs, barley and corn(00:05:20) - Where we are in the cattle cycle(00:07:00) - Why cattle stay on feed longer(00:08:00) - Why Canada imports U.S. feeder cattle(00:10:00) - Slaughter numbers & carcass weights(00:11:30) - China reopening & Brazil export quotas(00:15:00) - Could Brazilian beef flood North America?(00:17:00) - Why beef demand remains incredibly strong(00:18:30) - Protein trend & Ozempic(00:20:00) - Canadian beef consumption(00:21:15) - U.S. herd update(00:23:00) - Texas screw worm & border closures(00:25:00) - Heifer retention outlook(00:26:00) - Are cattle prices peaking?(00:27:30) - Yearling & calf price outlook(00:30:00) - Biggest risks to cattle prices(00:32:20) - Buying expensive bred heifers(00:35:20) - Final thoughts

See All (100)

About

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 tough selling and buying decisions that each farm faces. This is the podcast for farmers in Western Canada!

Information

  • Creator
    Ryan Denis
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2023
  • Show Website
    What the Futures!

You Might Also Like