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Back to EpisodesAre We Headed Down the Same Path as 2013?? | Guest: John De Pape
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Join Ryan on Episode 94 of the What The Futures Podcast as he sits down with industry veteran John De Pape to discuss canola strategies, comparisons to 2013, and crop marketing tactics. This episode covers the current hectic pace of farm operations, record-breaking yields, and the importance of balancing futures and basis. Learn about the nuances of using call options instead of traditional target orders and get insights into John's latest project, The Trading Floor. Plus, hear real-time updates and voicemail from farmers about their harvest progress. Don't miss this comprehensive guide to better farming decisions and strategies!
00:00 Special Guest Introduction: John De Pape
00:25 Welcome to Episode 94
00:53 Harvest Updates and Farm Life
04:19 Crop Marketing Insights
12:46 Listener Interactions and Feedback
18:20 Introducing John De Pape and The Trading Floor
38:42 Infrastructure and Basis Levels in 2013 vs. Now
41:04 Strategies for Managing Basis and Spreads
49:18 Writing Call Options for Canola
56:59 Combining Technology and Efficiency
59:59 Harvest Photo Contest and Prizes
01:01:49 Crop Marketing Plan and Financial Goals
01:07:36 Grain Deals and Quality Management
01:09:42 Conclusion and Final Thoughts