Understanding Hedging Grains
Led by experienced instructors Jonathon Driedger or LeftField Commodity Research, David Derwin of PI Financial, and Neil Blue of Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation, this two-day course will increase your confidence in navigating the world of hedging and making marketing decisions.
Price includes meal and course materials. Registration is limited so book your space today!
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February 27, 2023
9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. - Registration
9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. - Introduction - Why hedge? - Jon Drieger, Leftfield Commodity Research
10:15 a.m.- 10:45 a.m. - Hedging 101 - Jon Drieger, Leftfield Commodity Research
10:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Break
11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - Future spreads - Jon Drieger, Leftfield Commodity Research
11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. - Commodity futures advisor and cash advance programs - David Derwin, PI Financial
12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. - Lunch
1:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. - The Critical Role of Basis - Jon Drieger, Leftfield Commodity Research
2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. - Introduction into options - Neil Blue, Alberta Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Economic Development
2:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.- Break
2:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Options II - Neil Blue, Alberta Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Economic Development
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.- Evening dinner and informal Q&A
February 28, 2023
9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. - Review from first and alternative hedging strategies - Jon Drieger, Leftfield Commodity Research
9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. - Real life hedging examples - David Derwin, PI Financial
10:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Break
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - 2023 new crop canola
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Lunch
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Managing the Canadian dollar
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - 2023 new crop hard red spring wheat