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Wheat Futures Are Rallying But Farmers Aren’t Getting Paid More | CUPPA COFFEE (LIVE)
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- What the Futures!
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- Mar 10, 2026
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Summary
Grain markets are extremely volatile right now. Canola is rallying, wheat futures are climbing, but many farmers say their cash bids aren’t improving. In this episode of What the Futures, host Ryan Denis sits down with grain marketing expert Brian Comeault to break down why basis is collapsing, why canola prices are surging, and how farmers should think about selling grain during geopolitical volatility. They also discuss acreage shifts in Western Canada, barley demand, and how farmers should manage risk when markets move this fast. Topics covered - Why wheat futures are rising but cash prices lag - Canola basis strategy for the 2026 crop - How war and geopolitics distort technical trading - Grain marketing discipline during volatility - Acreage outlook for canola, barley, and pulses - Why farmers should protect downside risk Listen to the show on the go. https://open.spotify.com/show/3xz7OvO7P0WDW8mAx25L1y?si=bd51356530834599 https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/what-the-futures/id1715185428