Can canola prices move higher, or is another pullback coming? And what should farmers be watching as they make crop marketing and input purchasing decisions heading into 2027?
On Episode 149 of What The Futures, Ryan Denis welcomes back Trent Klarenbach of Klarenbach Research to break down the latest technical signals in the agricultural commodity markets. From canola and wheat to specialty crops, fertilizer prices, crude oil and interest rates, this conversation explores the short-term, medium-term and long-term market outlook farmers need to consider.
Trent shares his technical analysis of the markets, explaining why the outlook can look very different depending on your timeframe. While longer-term opportunities remain on the radar, near-term price volatility and potential pullbacks mean farmers need to be thoughtful about their marketing decisions.
Ryan and Trent also discuss how to approach selling canola while managing the marketing of grade-sensitive crops like durum and large green lentils. With harvest results varying across Western Canada, knowing when to generate cash flow, when to wait for better pricing opportunities, and how to manage risk is more important than ever.
They also dig into the potential impact of geopolitical uncertainty, crude oil prices, rising interest rates and fertilizer costs on farm profitability heading into the 2027 crop year.
In this episode, we cover:
- Canola price forecasts and key technical levels to watch
- Short-term versus long-term grain market outlooks
- Potential price pullbacks and opportunities for a rally
- Specialty crop marketing strategies for durum and lentils
- Managing cash flow while waiting for better crop prices
- How geopolitical tensions and crude oil could influence agricultural markets
- Fertilizer prices, input purchasing decisions and farm risk management
- Interest rates and the broader economic outlook
- New market analysis tools from Clare Back Research
Plus, Ryan shares an update on the upcoming Crop Marketing Made Cool Conference in Brandon, Manitoba, and what's ahead for What The Futures as the show approaches Episode 150.
If you're a farmer looking to improve your grain marketing strategy, understand commodity market trends and make better selling decisions for 2027, this episode is for you.
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00:00 – Grain Market Outlook: Can Prices Move Higher Into 2027?
01:57 – What’s Changing for What The Futures?
06:33 – Trent Clare Returns for Episode 149
08:49 – Crop Marketing Made Cool: Conference Update
13:33 – Harvest Progress Across Western Canada
14:50 – Are Grain Markets Turning More Bullish?
15:56 – Canola and Wheat: Short-Term vs. Long-Term Price Outlook
17:15 – Specialty Crop Prices and Marketing Opportunities
18:28 – Selling Canola While Waiting on Durum and Lentils
21:26 – Canola Price Forecast: Key Levels to Watch
23:07 – Canola Technical Analysis and Potential Downside Risk
24:38 – Crude Oil, Geopolitics and the Impact on Grain Prices
27:04 – Interest Rates, Economic Uncertainty and Farm Finances
27:51 – Fertilizer Prices and 2027 Input Purchasing Decisions
31:39 – Clare Back Research: New Market Charts and Signals
32:53 – Clare Back Research Birthday Flash Sale
35:20 – Why Farmers Need Different Market Perspectives
36:03 – What’s Next for What The Futures?
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