{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"What the Futures!","title":"Are Farmers Finally in Control of the Grain Market..... Merchants Boxed In?","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/ddbc40ee\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3428,"description":"Are grain merchants finally on the ropes in Western Canada?\nAs Harvest 2026 moves along, we're seeing some interesting changes in the grain market — including stronger bids, farmers holding back grain, changing basis levels and merchants competing for bushels.\nIn Episode 142 of the What The Futures Podcast, Ryan breaks down what's happening across the Western Canadian grain market, including wheat, yellow peas and canola, and why farmers may have more leverage than they realize.\nWe also look at grain marketing strategy, basis levels, futures contracts, harvest prices and cash flow, including why farmers need to be careful about simply accepting the posted price from a grain company.\nThen, Greg Stamp joins the podcast for a deep dive into fall-seeded crops. We discuss winter wheat, hybrid rye, fall seeding windows, yield potential, crop margins, new varieties and why fall crops could become an increasingly important part of a farmer's 2027 cropping and marketing strategy.\n🌾 In This Episode:\n00:00 Are Grain Merchants on the Ropes?\n05:40 Grain Contracts & Marketing Risks\n07:33 The Problem With Futures-First Contracts\n15:30 John Deere's New AI Farm Technology\n16:50 Wheat Market Outlook: Is Another Rally Coming?\n21:04 Are Farmers Gaining the Upper Hand?\n22:17 Yellow Peas & Negotiating Better Prices\n24:39 Harvest Challenges, Quality & Grain Supply\n26:39 Greg Stamp Joins the Show\n29:20 Fall Crop Seeding: Is Now the Time?\n31:18 Winter Wheat: Big Margin Potential?\n33:11 Winter Wheat & Hybrid Rye Yield Potential\n37:39 Faba Beans: New Processing Opportunities\n40:19 Best Crops & Strategies for 2027\n50:49 The Truth About Posted Basis Prices\n53:29 Cash Flow, Grain Marketing & Rewarding a Rally\n🌾 What We Cover\nIf you're a Canadian grain farmer, Prairie producer or agricultural professional, this episode is packed with practical ideas for navigating Harvest 2026, managing cash flow and making better grain marketing decisions.\nWe cover:\n- Wheat prices and grain market outlook\n-...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/xyzmNeOtegAQfL56vZe5NvuTiT9iCpzBx9M_qsFl_u0/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xYjE3/NWFjZDQ2Y2RiNWU1/MzBiOGYxOGFhNzZh/MjZkNS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}