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OPENING COMMENTS: Rate Cut Widely Expected on Wednesday ( 09/17/2025)
Financial Data provided by Glengarry Farm Finance.
Current Prime: 4.95%, Estimated 5-year fixed rate available to prime borrowers (Sept 15): 5.0%
Next Bank of Canada rate decision: September 17, 2025 (rate cut expected).
Financing Tip of the Week: Pitfalls of Equipment Financing Equipment loans and leases are a leading cause of financial strain for farmers. The issue is that large, fixed payments often don’t match the unpredictable, seasonal cash flow of farming operations. After four years of helping clients manage these challenges you can read about Glengarry’s proven strategies below:
Avoid the Equipment Debt Trap: Smart Strategies for Farmers
Managing Glyphosate Resistant KOCHIA
Kochia in Western Canada is now widely resistant to glyphosate (Group 9), with recent surveys showing 78% resistance in Alberta and 87% in Saskatchewan. Nearly all Kochia in the Prairies is also resistant to Group 2 herbicides. This aggressive tumbleweed is highly invasive; a single plant can produce up to 15,000 seeds, allowing it to spread rapidly across fields through wind, water, and soil transmission.
To effectively manage Kochia and slow resistance, never apply glyphosate alone. Always tank mix with other modes of action during pre-seed or fall burn-off. This approach improves control of resistant weeds and helps prevent further glyphosate resistance.
We offer a range of effective tank-mix partners to help you control Kochia and other hard-to-kill weeds, including Carfentrazone 240, Sulfentrazone 480, 2,4-D Ester 700, and Dicamba.
Call us today to find the right tank mix strategy for your operation!
Please note: Kochia complaints from glyphosate-only applications are not eligible for warranty claims.
Glyphosate540
$5.49/L
1000L & 500L Totes
Glufosinate150
$4.29/L
1000L & 500L Totes
Daily Grain Opportunities
- 500mt – Large Green Lentils- #2/x2 Quality -$0.23c Delivered Lajord Sk– PROMPT
- 500MT- #1 CWRS- Min:14.2 Protein- $6.70/bu Delivered Glenavon Sk- Oct-Dec
- Lower Quality: Lairds & Richleas – Southeastern SK
- #2 Or Better Red Lentils Prompt Movement- Cenrtal AB & S.E SK
All bids & offers are subject to reconfirmation & can change at any time
Johnston’s Grain
| Contract Date | Commodity | Grade | Price | Quantity | Seller Location | Shipment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-16 | Yellow Peas | #2 OB |MAX:14% moisture |NO GLYPHOSATE, NO GLUFOSI… | $6.50/bu FOB Farm | approx gross: 88mt (2 x 44mt loads) | Regina, SK | 09/16/25 – 10/31/25 |
| 2025-09-16 | CWRS Wheat | 1-13.5 CWRS, 14.5% moisture, 60lbs | $7.50/bu delivered to Strathmore Seed Plant | Approx Gross 90mt | Rockyford, AB | 10/01/25 – 11/30/25 |
| 2025-09-16 | Brown Flax | #1CW, <8% dockage | $18/bu FOB Farm | Approx. gross 86t | Stirling, AB | 10/01/25 – 10/31/25 |
| 2025-09-16 | Green Peas | #2 or Better, Max 16% Moisture | $8.75/bu USD FOB Farm | Approx. Gross 136mt | Havre, MT | 09/16/25 – 09/30/25 |
| 2025-09-16 | Brown Flax | #1 | $18 bushel FOB Farm | 440 Mt approx / gross | Luseland, SK | 10/01/25 – 10/31/25 |
| 2025-09-16 | Canary Seed | #1 | $0.21/Lb FOB Farm | Approx. Gross 132 Mt | Glenavon, SK | 09/16/25 – 10/31/25 |
| 2025-09-16 | Brown Flax | #1 / | $18 bushel FOB Farm | 88 Mt approx / gross | Dauphin, MB | 10/01/25 – 10/31/25 |
| 2025-09-16 | Feed Barley | dry / 48 lbs | $3.85 bushel FOB Farm | 220 Mt approx / gross | Dauphin, MB | 09/21/25 – 09/26/25 |
| 2025-09-16 | Yellow Peas | #2 or better | $6.00/bu FOB Farm | approx gross: 84mt (2 x 42mt load) | Bridesville, BC | 09/16/25 – 09/25/25 |
| 2025-09-16 | Brown Flax | #1 | $18/bu FOB Farm | Approx Gross 86mt (2lds x 43mt) | High River, AB | 10/01/25 – 10/31/25 |
| 2025-09-16 | Brown Flax | #1 , | $18 bushel FOB Farm | 129 mt approx / gross | Herbert, SK | 09/20/25 – 10/29/25 |
| 2025-09-16 | Feed Wheat | Red Wheat, >58 lbs, <14.5% Moisture | $6.25/Bushel FOB Farm | Approx. Gross 44 Mt | Stockholm, SK | 10/01/25 – 10/31/25 |
Johnston’s Connected
| Origin | Commodity | Product Type | Grade | Price | Volume | Ship Begin | Ship End | Delivery Type | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | Barley | – | Feed | CAD $249.00 / MT | 774 MT | 2025-10-01 | 2025-10-31 | Delivered | High River, AB, CAN |
| Canada | Corn | Yellow | No. 2 | CAD $5.35 / BU | 1270 MT | 2025-11-01 | 2025-12-31 | FOB Farm | Lavenham, Norfolk-Treherne, MB, CAN |
| Canada | Corn | Yellow | No. 2 | CAD $5.70 / BU | 762 MT | 2026-01-01 | 2026-03-31 | FOB Farm | Southport, Portage la Prairie, MB, CAN |
| Canada | Barley | – | Feed | CAD $275.00 / MT | 1548 MT | 2026-04-01 | 2026-06-30 | Delivered | Lethbridge, AB, CAN |
Johnston’s Connected Offers
No data found in the specified date range. From: 2025-09-16 To: 2025-09-17. Available dates: 2026-05-13, 2026-04-30
Johnston’s Connected Bids
Grain Available For Sale
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CALGARY SASKATOON WINNIPEGFrom the logistics team: Freight & Ocean Update
Carrier capacity continues to tighten in Mid-September and while shippers should not have issues covering most lanes for spot movement. It is recommended to start booking out a little further out when possible to reduce the chance of being caught without a truck when movement begins in earnest. Shippers should expect bulk rates to increase slightly in FH October as capacity starts to tighten, historically we have seen these increases continue through December. This period typically coincides with increased fuel costs which combined with tight carrier capacity leads to rate increases across the board. We are currently booking into New Crop and are ready to move loads in AB, SK, MB, BC as well as MT, ND & Idaho! Let us know if you have bulk, dry van or flatbed cargo to move.
We have trucks in the below areas next week looking for reloads:
| Equipment | Location | Looking to Get To |
| SuperB Hopper | Vancouver, BC | AB, SK |
| SuperB Hopper | Strathmore, AB | SK |
| SuperB Hopper | Lethbridge, AB | SK, MB |
| SuperB Deck | Saskatoon, SK | Anywhere |
Trans-pacific ocean rates continue their downward trend despite renewed trade talks between China & the United States. If you have anything to bring over from China or East Asian origins, the next few months is definitely a great time to do so as without a firm trade deal and a large increase in container traffic it is unlikely that rates increase in the latter part of the year.
BULK FUEL (Now Taking Applications from Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta):
To request quotes from the largest bulk provider of Esso branded fuels in Western Canada, follow the link below to our website and fill out a very simple application form.
DAILY JOKE:
How did I know my girlfriend thought I was invading her privacy?
She wrote about it in her diary…..
GRAIN BID UPDATE:
All prices subject to reconfirmation.
FEED BARLEY (FOB farm Sep/Oct)
| Feed Barley | Bids we are seeing |
| Medicine Hat, AB | $4.65-$4.80 |
| Red Deer, AB | $4.25-$4.40 |
| Edmonton, AB | $4.15-$4.30 |
| Swift Current, SK | $4.20-$4.35 |
| Saskatoon, SK | $4.10-$4.25 |
| Regina, SK | $4.10-$4.25 |
| Yorkton, SK | 4.00-$4.15 |
| Estevan, SK | $3.95-$4.10 |
| Brandon, MB | $3.85-$4.00 |
SOUTHERN, AB BARLEY BIDS DLVD
$250 Sept/Oct 25’
$260 OND 25′
$268 JFM 26’
call for further out pricing!
MALT BARLEY:
No Bid
CANARY SEED:
#1 Canada: $0.20-0.21/lb
FOB farm for Sep-Oct
CONVENTIONAL CANOLA:
$13.00-13.50/bu
Delivered Strathmore Ab
Oct-Nov
Closing Futures Prices:
Nov 2025 futures: $ 640.00
Jan 2025 futures: $ 651.9
We are always looking for tough, green or heated canola. Please reach out with any offers.
NON-GMO CANOLA (CLEARFIELD):
SOND: Call for bid
JFM 26: Call for bid
AMJ 26: Call for bid
KABULI CHICKPEAS:
#2 Canada: $0.30-0.31/lb
FOB Farm for Sep-Dec
Max 10% 7mm, Min 30% 9mm
DESI CHICKPEAS: Call for bid
#2CW Corn MB FOB FARM:
Sept: $5.30-5.50
OND: $5.10-5.35
JFM 2026: $5.35-5.65
Closing Futures Prices:
Dec 25′ Futures: $428-6
March 26′ futures: $446-0
May 26′ Futures: $456-2
FOB SOUTHERN AB CORN OFFERS:
$281/t Sept-Oct
$278/t Nov-Dec
$287/t JFM 26′
Basis Contracts Available*
BLACK BEANS: Call for bid
CRANBERRY BEANS: Call for bid
FABABEANS: Call for bid
PINTO BEANS: Call for bid
BROWN FLAX:
#1 Canada: $17.50-18.00/bu
FOB Farm for Sep/oct
Limited volume available
#1 Canada: $17.75-18.25/bu
FOB Farm for Oct/Dec
YELLOW FLAX:
Call for bid
FEED LENTILS:
$0.15-0.16/lb
FOB farm Sep-Dec
RED LENTILS:
#2 Canada: $0.21-0.22/lb
FOB Farm for Sep-Dec
LARGE GREEN LENTILS:
#2 Canada: $0.25-0.26/lb
FOB Farm for Sep-Dec
SMALL GREEN LENTILS:
#1 Canada: $0.195-0.205/lb
FOB Farm for Sep-Dec
MEDIUM GREEN LENTILS:
#2 Canada/US: $0.14-0.15/lb USD
FOB farm Sept-Dec
FRENCH GREEN LENTILS:
#1 Canada: $0.21-0.22/lb
FOB farm Sept-Dec
#2 Canada: Call for bid
BELUGA (BLACK) LENTILS:
Call for bid
YELLOW MUSTARD:
#1 Canada: $0.43-0.44/lb
FOB farm for Sep-Dec
or as needed within that delivery window
ask us about Jan-Mar 26 pricing!
BROWN MUSTARD:
#1 Canada: $0.36-0.37/lb
FOB farm for Sep-Jul
or as needed within that delivery window
ask us about Jan-Mar 26 pricing!
ORIENTAL MUSTARD:
#1 Canada: $0.40-0.41/lb
FOB farm for Sep-Jul
or as needed within that delivery window
ask us about Jan-Mar 26 pricing
MILLING OATS(Min. 42lb/bu):
$3.25-3.50/bu
FOB Farm for Sep-Dec AB/SK/MB
or as needed within that delivery window
Closing Futures Prices:
Dec 2025 futures: $319-4
March 2026 futures: $332-6
FEED OATS:
Aug: $2.25-$2.75/bu FOB Farm
38-40lb/bu minimum
Discounts for lighter product
Freight area sensitive
YELLOW PEAS:
#2 Canada: $6.00-6.50/bu
FOB farm Sept-Dec SK/MB
#2 Canada: $6.75-7.00/bu
FOB Farm Sept-Dec Southern AB
GREEN PEAS:
#2 Canada: $8.50-9.00/bu FOB farm for Sep-Dec
or as needed within that delivery window
very little opportunity to move prompt
MAPLE PEAS:
Mosaic/Blazer: $9.50-10.00/bu
FOB farm OND-Alberta
Acers: $9.50-10.00/bu
FOB farm OND-Alberta
FEED PEAS:
$5.75-$6.25/bu
FOB farm OND AB/SK/MB
HYBRID RYE:
$3.50-4.00/bu
FOB farm Sept-Dec
OPEN-POLLINATED RYE:
$3.50-4.00/bu
FOB farm Sept-Dec
SOYBEANS:
US #2 or better:
$11.00-11.50/bu FOB farm
Sep-Dec SK/MB
Closing Futures Prices:
Nov 2025 Futures: $1049-0
Jan 26′ Futures: $1068-2
March 26′ Futures: $1083-4
TRITICALE:
Old Crop Feed: Call for bid
CWRS (SPRING) WHEAT:
#1 CWRS 13.5% Pro:
$7.00-$7.25/bu
Sept-Nov AB
#1 CWRS 13.5% Pro:
$6.50-$6.75/bu
Sept-Nov SK
CWAD (DURUM) WHEAT
$7.50-$7.65/bu
FOB Farm
Sept-Dec SK
FEED WHEAT SK/MB:
$5.75-$6.25/bu
FOB Farm
Sept-Dec AB/SK/MB
interest across most varieties of wheat: (White, Red, Winter)
