2026

Jacob Shapiro is a geopolitical analyst who provides strategic guidance to families, investors, and corporations.

He is Director of Research at The Bespoke Group, a U.S.-based multi-family office that applies generational thinking to the preservation and growth of generational wealth for families around the world.

Jacob also hosts “The Jacob Shapiro” podcast, which features interviews with subject matter experts in geopolitics, technology, and whatever he thinks is important.

He lives in New Orleans with his wife and two daughters.

Anastasia is greatful to have worked in the agriculture industry in Western Canada for the past 25 years. She has a B.Sc. (Agriculture) and an M.Sc. (Weed Ecology) from the University of Manitoba.

She has worked jobs in crop research, technical support, extension with MB Ag and currently is an agronomist / crop input manager for Paterson Grain.

Finding solutions for farmers crop production problems has always been her passion.

In addition to her professional life, she farms with her husband, Dad and 3 sons in Holland, MB.

Leif Carlson (Lay-f) M.Sc.

Growing up on a farm in Saskatchewan has given Leif an appreciation for what makes Canadian agriculture worth championing. In his role as director of market intelligence and trade policy at Cereals Canada, Leif promotes Canadian cereals and works to protect the interests of the cereals value chain on the global stage.

Leif holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree and a Master of Science in Agricultural Economics from the University of Saskatchewan. Prior to joining Cereals Canada, Leif held a variety of sales, market analysis, and logistics roles with the Manitoba Department of Agriculture and the Canadian Wheat Board.

The Canadian cereals value chain benefits from Leif’s depth of knowledge, his passion for agriculture, and his unwavering support. His work helps to ensure reliable market access and resilient demand for Canadian wheat, durum, barley, and oats for years to come.

Born and raised in Winnipeg, Peter graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy from the University of Winnipeg in 1989, followed by a Master’s degree in International Relations in 1996 from Laval University in Quebec City.

After interning with the Canadian Grain Commission he worked as a Market Analyst at the Canadian Wheat Board for nine years analyzing global grain markets.

In 2005 Peter moved to Pulse Canada as Director of Market Innovation helping Canada’s pulse industry create new, valued added markets. He took over the position of Managing Director at the CMBTC in the summer of 2014 and in this role Peter oversees company operations.

Join Steven as he digs into the lessons learned from the 2025 growing season — the highs, the lows, and everything in between.

From insects and disease to weeds and profitability.

Steven will share key takeaways that can help you look ahead to a stronger, more resilient 2026 season.

Ever wondered what happens when you lower your canola seeding rates, whether with an air drill or a planter? How does it stack up against your usual approach?

And what about fertilizer placement, does it really change plant stands?

The Bourgault Agronomy Team has been digging into these questions for over a decade with side-by-side trials.

Join Curtis as he shares practical insights and results to help you decide what works best when you test these strategies on your farm.

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