Welcome to Episode 80 of the What The Futures Podcast! Join host Ryan and special guests Bret Walts of BAM Weather and Trent Klarenbach of Klarenbach Research as they delve into mid-June weather forecasts, offer insights into the canola market, and discuss potential trends in hard red spring wheat. Stay tuned for updates on upcoming contests, positive moments on the farm, crop marketing strategies, and much more. Don't miss out on the latest farming decisions and innovations discussed in this action-packed episode!

00:00 Introduction and Weather Update Request

00:34 Welcome to Episode 80

01:38 Contest Announcement and Details

06:01 Weather Discussion with Bret Walts

17:02 Positive Moments and Farm Support

22:07 Upcoming Events and Crop Marketing Challenges

25:51 Debunking the Myth: Bigger Farms Get Better Deals

26:58 The Importance of Price Checks and Negotiation

29:54 Community Engagement and Service in Farming

30:19 Transition to Crop Marketing

33:16 Analyzing the Canola Market

34:39 Spring Wheat Market Insights

37:08 Diesel Market Trends and Predictions

40:40 Upcoming Events and Engagements

43:35 Concluding Thoughts and Advice

In Episode 79 of the What the Futures Podcast, we delve into the current state of the fertilizer market with special guests James Mitchell from Crop Management Network and Maury Micklich from Pro Gro Ag. Host Ryan kicks off the episode discussing the challenges and strategies for purchasing fertilizer amidst skyrocketing prices and supply chain issues. The podcast also touches on crop marketing plans, including how to adjust and prepare for unpredictable weather patterns. Additionally, personal anecdotes about farming, including the excitement of raising chickens and the host's passion for the Edmonton Oilers in the Stanley Cup Finals, add a unique and relatable perspective. Stay tuned for insightful discussions on global trade impacts, variable rate applications, and maintaining efficiency and profitability in crop production.

00:00 Introduction and Fertilizer Prices Overview

00:26 Welcome to the Podcast

01:13 Personal Updates and Crop Marketing

07:02 Fertilizer Market Insights with James Mitchell

18:16 Global Fertilizer Market Trends

25:58 Positive Moments and Farm Updates

28:02 Crop Marketing Made Cool Conference Details

29:09 Interview with Maury Micklich: Farming Insights

37:56 Planning for Next Year's Crop

41:55 Eating Your Veggies: Crop Marketing Plan

45:55 Wrap Up and Playoff Hockey Fun

Why This John Deere's Operation Center App Is a Game-Changer for Farmers Kyle Plattner from John Deere explains the most frequently used feature in Operations Center Mobile and why farmers check it more than 30 times a day. Whether you're managing one machine or an entire fleet, this tool helps you stay connected, solve problems fast, and make better decisions from anywhere.

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