Episode #52 was recorded in the UPL STUDIO! Big thanks to show sponsor John Deere.   
In this milestone 52nd episode of the 'What the Futures' podcast, host Ryan Denis dives deep into the nitty-gritty of crop marketing for Western Canadian farmers. Broadcasting from the UPL studio, Ryan introduces a new studio sign and emphasizes growing the podcast’s subscriber base. This episode features a solo mailbag format where Ryan addresses multiple listener questions on topics ranging from CropShare agreements, grain grading discrepancies, wheat pricing, Trump's impact on agricultural markets, and financial strategies like bull call spreads. Ryan gives insightful updates on malt barley marketing and encourages proactive financial planning for the upcoming months. Further, he shares personal anecdotes, including his current experience as a full-time parent and information about a fundraiser supporting a fellow listener’s family. The episode concludes with conference updates and reflections on the contentious Grain Gateway Canada scenario, offering critical advice for cautious farmer engagement.
00:00 Introduction and New Studio Sign
01:19 Subscriber Call to Action
02:15 Episode 52 Preview
04:12 CropShare Discussion
10:36 Grading System Issues
13:29 Wheat Market Insights
21:23 Bull Call Spreads Explained
26:02 Canola Market Analysis
30:21 2025 Crop Planning
 
34:09 Shout Out to John Deere
35:21 Positive Moments of the Week
38:33 Supporting a Family in Need
41:12 Conference Updates and Ticket Availability
45:01 Grain Gateway Canada Controversy
54:43 Eating Your Veggies: Crop Insights
58:13 Final Thoughts and Farewell

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