In this insightful episode number 4 of The Trent Klarenbach Podcast, I sit down with John De Pape , a true "original gangster" of the grain industry.
Having followed his work for over 30 years, it was a privilege to dive into his extensive career, from his days as a grain merchant at Cargill and a floor trader on the Winnipeg Commodity Exchange, to his role in designing the new canola contract and leading market investigations.
John shares fascinating insights into his current initiatives, The Trading Floor and the Advanced Grain Pricing Program, both aimed at empowering farmers with a deeper understanding of market mechanisms and trading strategies. We explore the evolving landscape of grain marketing, dissecting topics like basis trading, price transparency, and the historical impact of the Canadian Wheat Board.
John's perspective on market efficiency and fairness, and his dedication to educating farmers, truly resonated with my own mission.
This conversation is packed with valuable lessons on how traders approach the market and why it's crucial for farmers to adapt their marketing strategies.
You can watch the full conversation here:
[url]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YfFlh8O9dA[/url]
Having followed his work for over 30 years, it was a privilege to dive into his extensive career, from his days as a grain merchant at Cargill and a floor trader on the Winnipeg Commodity Exchange, to his role in designing the new canola contract and leading market investigations.
John shares fascinating insights into his current initiatives, The Trading Floor and the Advanced Grain Pricing Program, both aimed at empowering farmers with a deeper understanding of market mechanisms and trading strategies. We explore the evolving landscape of grain marketing, dissecting topics like basis trading, price transparency, and the historical impact of the Canadian Wheat Board.
John's perspective on market efficiency and fairness, and his dedication to educating farmers, truly resonated with my own mission.
This conversation is packed with valuable lessons on how traders approach the market and why it's crucial for farmers to adapt their marketing strategies.
You can watch the full conversation here:
[url]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YfFlh8O9dA[/url]
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