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Opening Comments
USDA WASDE Update – February 2026
The latest USDA WASDE report delivered a fairly neutral tone overall, with limited changes to U.S. balance sheets but notable shifts in trade flows and global production.
Wheat
The 2025/26 U.S. wheat outlook remains relatively steady this month. Supplies are unchanged, but domestic use was trimmed slightly due to lower food use as reported in the latest Flour Milling Products report. Exports remain unchanged. U.S. ending stocks are projected at 931 million bushels, up 9% from last year and the largest carryout since 2019/20.
Globally, the wheat picture shifted slightly. World supplies edged lower due to smaller beginning stocks and production declines in Turkey and Mongolia, although Argentina offset some of that with a record 27.8 MMT crop. Global trade increased, driven largely by stronger exports from Argentina and Canada, while EU exports declined. World ending stocks dipped slightly but remain at a five-year high.
Takeaway: Ample global wheat supplies continue to cap upside price potential despite steady U.S. pricing.
Corn
U.S. exports were raised 100 million bushels to 3.3 billion, reflecting strong sales and shipments through January. Foreign demand remains firm, with shipments during the September–January period expected to exceed 1.3 billion bushels. With no change to production and higher exports, U.S. ending stocks were reduced 100 million bushels to 2.1 billion.
Globally, coarse grain production is essentially unchanged. Foreign corn production saw small adjustments — Mexico slightly lower, EU slightly higher. Global corn ending stocks were trimmed to 289 MMT, down 1.9 MMT from last month.
Takeaway: Strong export demand is supportive, but overall global supplies remain comfortable, limiting aggressive price rallies.
Soybeans
The U.S. soybean balance sheet was unchanged this month. Globally, however, production increased. Brazil’s crop was raised 2 MMT to 180 MMT on higher yields and expanded acreage. Paraguay production was also increased. Global crush rose due to strong meal demand, particularly in the EU. China is reportedly considering increased U.S. soybean purchases, though global import demand overall remains steady. If China increases U.S. buying, exports may shift among destinations rather than increase overall global demand.
Global soybean ending stocks rose to 125.5 MMT, primarily due to larger Brazilian supplies.
Takeaway: South American production continues to weigh on the global soybean market, keeping supplies comfortable.
Overall Market Implication
- Wheat remains pressured by large global inventories.
- Corn demand is strong, particularly exports, offering some underlying support.
- Soybeans continue to face competition from large South American crops.
Currency remains an important factor. A firm USD supports CAD-equivalent pricing, even when U.S. futures remain steady.
Johnstons Connected Trading Platform
The Johnstons Connected platform continues to demonstrate its value for both buyers and producers—most recently for corn growers in Manitoba. Since the start of the year, and especially over the past month, the Target Platform has been working on behalf of farmers, generating offers and successfully executing trades while they focus on other priorities.
Several of these offers were above market, and by listing them on the platform, they gained significant exposure—creating strong results for all parties involved. We currently have the following grain on the platform for sale:
If you’re interested in registering for our free-to-use Target Platform, please sign up using the link below.
Johnston’s Connected Home Page
Impending Gopher Season
As we approach spring, timing is critical when it comes to managing gophers. These pests emerge from hibernation early in the season and begin breeding shortly after, meaning early, proactive control can significantly reduce in-crop pressure later on.
If spending long days shooting isn’t practical or efficient, there’s another effective option. Our rolled zinc phosphide bait is a proven solution and remains one of the most reliable control tools available since the loss of strychnine. We have ample supply available for pickup or can coordinate delivery with your next chemical order.
If you have field access, now is the time to scout and act—before breeding begins and populations expand. We are currently offering 22 kg bags at $179 per bag. For more information or to place an order, please reach out to your trusted broker at Johnstons Grain: 1.844.324.7778
NEW PRICING OPPORTUNITY IN TSP (TRIPLE SUPERPHOSPHATE)
Most suppliers of fertilizer in Western Canada have been increasing prices on Nitrogen and Phosphate and other forms of synthetic fertility. Here at Johnston’s, we’re pleased to announce a price improvement on our TSP fertilizer.
NEW PRICE: $1150/t del’d to farm in AB, SK and MB.
TSP is a premium granular phosphate fertilizer containing 46% P205, and 15% Calcium (a critical nutrient that most soils are deficient in). Other key features include:
10-12 on the fertilizer salt index vs. MAP which is 30-32
Soil structure building
Water holding capacity building
Easier on biology than competing products
And… much more. Reply to this email with “TSP vs. MAP Information Package” to receive a comprehensive side-by-side comparison outlining the key differences between TSP and MAP.
New-Crop Pricing
All prices are FOB Farm and will have an Act of God provision (AOG), reach out to your trusted broker at Johnstons Grain for more information & stay tuned for more offers!
Barley (Feed)
Min:48Lbs
$5.00/bu FOB
Sept-Dec
DDC (AOG)
Canary Seed
#1 Canada
$0.18-0.19/lb
Sept-Dec
10-15bu/ac AOG
Flax
#1 CW Brown
Call For Bid
Sept-Dec
10-15bu/ac AOG
Subject to reconfirmation
#1 CW Yellow
Call For Bid
Sept-Dec
10-15bu/ac AOG
Subject to reconfirmation
Lentils
#1 Large Green(Lairds)
$0.23-0.24/lb
Sept-Dec
10-15bu/ac AOG
Medium Green (Richleas)
N/A
#1 Small Green(Estons)
$0.20-0.21/lb
Sept-Dec
10-15bu/ac AOG
#1 Red Lentils
N/A
#1 French Green
$0.19-0.20/lb
Sept-Dec
10-15bu/ac AOG
Mustard
#1 Yellow
$0.39-0.40/lb
Sept-Dec
10-15bu/ac AOG
Ask about deferred movement premiums
#1 Brown
$0.29-0.30/lb
Sept-Dec
10-15bu/ac AOG
Ask about deferred movement premiums
Oriental
$0.37-0.38/lb
Sept-Dec
10-15bu/ac AOG
Ask about deferred movement premiums
Peas
#2 Yellow Peas
$7.00-7.20/bu
Sept-Dec
10-15bu/ac AOG
AB | SK | MB
#2 Green Peas
$8.00/bu
Sept-Dec
10-15bu/ac AOG
#2 Soybeans
$12.20-12.80/bu
Nov-Dec
NO Act of God
Max 2% damage
Max 20% splits
Max 1% FM,
Max 1% other grains
NO live insects
***All prices are subject to reconfirmation and can change at any time***
CHEMICAL BASE PRICING:
Glyphosate 540: $5.19/L (500L or 1000L totes)
Glufosinate 150: $3.99/L (500L or 1000L totes)
Glufosinate 200: $5.29/L (500L or 1000L totes)
Additional quantity and bundling discounts available.
CHEMICAL SPECIALS*
Fluroxypyr+2,4-D (same actives as Octtain XL)
Current Price – $6745.50/450L tote ($6.75/ac)
Offer Price – $5990/450L tote ($5.99/ac)
Current Price – $289/case ($7.20/ac)
Offer Price – $239.60($5.99/ac)
Pinoxaden+Fluroxypyr (same actives as Axial Xtreme)
Current Price – $719/case ($17.99/ac)
Offer Price – $679.60/case ($16.99/ac)
Current Price – $2760/80L drum ($17.25/ac)
Offer Price – $2718.40/80L drum ($16.99/ac)
Offer runs till Mar 15th Additional discounts on crop inputs when paired with either one Glyphosate540, Glufosinate 150 or Glufosinate 200
SOIL SAMPLING PROGRAM:
Full-Spectrum Analysis Cost: $120/sample
Advanced Fertility Recommendation: Free & Highly Valuable
For full program details ask to be connected to a Johnston’s Regenerative rep.
Upcoming Tradeshows!
Our sales and management team will be attending the following trade shows in 2026, and we look forward to seeing you there! A quick reminder: if you have soil samples for analysis, you’re welcome to drop them off at our booth along with the completed fertility questionnaire during any trade show!
Western Canadian Crop Production Show | Jan 13-15 | Saskatoon SKManitoba Ag Days | Jan 20-22 | Brandon MB- AgriVisions | Feb 11-12 | Lloydminster AB
- Ag Expo | Feb 25-27 | Lethbridge AB
Contact Information
To reach a sales agronomist, please call:
Randy Adrian: (306) 294-0042
Deepak Chaunkaria: (844) 324-7778
Travis Albrecht, Director of Johnston’s Regenerative, please call: (403) 502-6332 (travis@johnstonsregenerative.com)
Michael Launer, Director of Johnston’s Regenerative, Lead Annelida Sales Rep, please call: (780) 232-0358 (michael@johnstonsregenerative.com)
To reach a territorial rep, please call:
Northwest, SK (Lashburn): Kylar Hope – (306) 361-0053 (kylar@johnstonsgrain.com)
South Central Manitoba (Calgary Office): Kress Schmidt – (844) 324-7778 (kress@johnstonsgrain.com)
SE Sask & SW Man (Welwyn Office): Mark Rankin – (844) 324-7778 (mark@johnstonsgrain.com)
Calgary Northeast (Calgary Office): Garrett Forster – (604) 613-8813 (garrett.forster@johnstonsgrain.com)
Calgary South (Calgary Office): Kurt Paskal – (403) 899-0308 (kurt@johnstonsgrain.com)
Edmonton, AB Area: Michael Launer – (780) 232-0358 (michael@johnstonsregenerative.com)
Trades Update
Johnstons Grain
| Contract Date | Commodity | Grade | Price | Quantity | Seller Location | Shipment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-10 | Brown Flax | #1 | $16.75 bushel FOB Farm | 86 Mt approx / gross | Radisson, SK | 02/11/26 – 02/24/26 |
| 2026-02-10 | Yellow Flax | #1, <10% Moisture, <8% Dockage, | $21.00/Bushel FOB Farm | Approx. Gross 44 Mt | Stockholm, SK | 02/10/26 – 03/31/26 |
| 2026-02-10 | Yellow Flax | #1 | $15.50 U.S. FOB Farm | 60 Mt approx / gross | Upham, ND | 02/11/26 – 03/25/26 |
Total Tonnage: 190MT
Johnstons Connected
| Origin | Commodity | Product Type | Grade | Price | Volume | Ship Begin | Ship End | Delivery Type | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | Barley | – | Feed | CAD $280.00 / MT | 2064 MT | 2026-05-01 | 2026-05-31 | Delivered | Lethbridge, AB, CAN |
| Canada | Peas | Green | No. 2, Machine Cleaned | USD $373.33 / MT | 600 MT | 2026-03-01 | 2026-04-30 | DAP | Vancouver, BC, CAN |
| Canada | Barley | – | Feed | CAD $281.00 / MT | 2064 MT | 2026-04-01 | 2026-05-31 | Delivered | Lethbridge, AB, CAN |
| Canada | Barley | – | Feed | CAD $265.00 / MT | 86 MT | 2026-02-10 | 2026-02-27 | Delivered | Lethbridge, AB, CAN |
Total Tonnage:4,814 MT
Johnstons Connected Trading Platform
Access the link below in order to create your Johnstons Connected Trading Platform account. Once registered and verified, you’ll be able to set Target Price Agreements (TPAs) across our entire grain marketing network granting you access to large selection of commercial buyers & farm grain resellers, making it easier to buy and sell grain at the price that you want!
Johnston’s Connected Home Page
Western Canadian Weather Update
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Currency Update
USD into CAD: $1.3608
CAD into USD:$0.7348
Commodities Update(USD$)
Apr’26 Live Cattle: $238.450
Apr’26 Lean Hogs: $95.550
Oil (WTI): $65.10
Oil (WCS): $48.18
Gold: $5,047.50
Silver: $83.10
Bitcoin: $66,257.17
Ethereum: $1,926.36
Daily Joke
Grain Bid Update
BARLEY
| Feed Barley | FOB Farm (Feb-Apr) |
| Medicine Hat, AB | $5.15-$5.30 |
| Red Deer, AB | $5.15-$5.30 |
| Edmonton, AB | $5.10-$5.25 |
| Swift Current, SK | $4.65-$4.90 |
| Saskatoon, SK | $4.65-$4.90 |
| Regina, SK | $4.55-$4.80 |
| Yorkton, SK | $4.55-$4.85 |
| Estevan, SK | $4.50-$4.75 |
| Brandon, MB | $4.50-$4.75 |
Southern Alberta Feed Barley (Delivered)
Feb $265
AMJ $280
SOND $270
Malt Barley
No bid
CANARY SEED
#1 Canada
$0.17-0.18/bu
FOB Farm Feb-Mar
CANOLA
Conventional Canola
Call For Bid
AB | SK | MB
Feb-April
Closing Futures Prices
Mar 2026 Futures: $661.80
May 2026 Futures: $672.70
July 2026 Futures: $681.10
We are always looking for tough, green, sprouted or heated canola. Please reach out with any offers
Non-Gmo Canola (Clearfield)
JFM: Call for bid
AMJ: Call for bid
CHICKPEAS
Kabuli Chickpeas
#2 Canada: $0.26-0.27/lb
FOB Farm for Feb-Mar
Max 10% 7mm, Min 30% 9mm
Feed/Sample Kabuli
MAX: $0.10/Lb
FOB Farm Jan-Mar
Premiums for: Larger Sizing with Damage
Desi Chickpeas
Call for bid
CORN
#2CW Corn MB FOB Farm
FEB-MAR 2026: $5.00-5.10/bu
APR-MAY 2026: $5.00-5.20/bu
JUNE-AUG 2026: $5.00-5.30/bu
Subject to Reconfirmation*
Closing Futures Prices
March 26′ futures: $426-6
May 26′ Futures: $435-2
Dec 26′ Futures: $457-6
Southern AB Corn (Delivered)
FEB-MAR: $264
APR-MAY: $268
June-July: $272
Basis Contracts Available*
BEANS
Black Beans
Call for bid
Cranberry Beans
Call for bid
Great Northern Beans
Call for bid
Fababeans
Call for bid
Pinto Beans
Call for bid
FLAX
Brown Flax
#1 Canada: $16.60-$17.00/bu
FOB Farm for March Forward | SK
Possibly Into April & Beyond
#1 Canada: $17.00-17.50/bu
FOB Farm Feb-Mar, AB
Yellow Flax
#1 Canada: $21.00-22.00/bu
FOB Farm Feb-Mar
Possibly Into April & Beyond
LENTILS
Large Greens (Lairds)
#2 Canada: $0.25-0.26/lb
FOB Farm for Feb-Mar
Possibly Into April & Beyond
Medium Greens (Richleas)
#2 Canada/US: $0.15-0.16/lb USD
FOB farm Feb-Mar
Subject to reconfirmation*
Small Greens (Estons)
#1 Canada: $0.17-0.18/lb
FOB Farm for Feb-Mar
Downward Pricing Pressure*
Red Lentils
#2 Canada: $0.225-0.235/lb
FOB Farm for Feb-Mar
Southern AB & SK
Subject to Reconfirmation
Feed Lentils
$0.14-0.15/lb
FOB farm Feb-Mar
French Green Lentils
#1 Can: $0.20-0.21/lb
FOB Farm Feb-Mar
Limited Volume Available*
Beluga Lentils (Black)
Call for Bid
MUSTARD
Yellow Mustard
#1 Canada: $0.36-0.37/lb
FOB farm for Feb-Mar
Possibly Into April & Beyond
Brown Mustard
#1 Canada: $0.30-0.31/lb
FOB farm for Feb-Mar
Possibly Into April & Beyond
Oriental Mustard
#1 Canada: $0.44-0.45/lb
FOB farm for Feb-Mar
Freight Area Sensitive*
OATS
Milling Oats (Min: 42Lb/Bu)
$3.00-3.25/bu
FOB Farm March | Southeast Sk | West MB
freight area sensitive*
$3.00-3.50/bu
FOB Farm AMJ
SK
Subject to Reconfirmation
Feed Oats (38-40Lb/Bu)
$2.25-$2.60/bu
FOB Farm March & Beyond
Discounts for lighter product
Freight area sensitive
Closing Futures Prices
March 2026 futures: $305-6
May 2026 futures: $307-2
PEAS
Yellow Peas
#2 Canada: $7.50-8.00/bu
FOB Farm Feb-Mar. Higher values for extended delivery
Subject to reconfirmation
Green Peas
#2 Canada: $9.75-10.25/bu
FOB farm Feb-Mar
Possibly Into April & Beyond
Maple Peas
Mosaic: $12.00-13.00/bu
Acers: $12.00-13.00/bu
Blazers: 12.00-$12.50/bu
FOB farm Feb-Mar, Central & Southern AB
Subject to Reconfirmation
Feed Peas
$6.00-$6.50/bu
FOB farm Jan-Mar: AB/SK/MB
RYE
Hybrid Rye
$4.00-$4.50/bu
FOB farm JFM
Open-Pollinated Rye
$4.00-4.50/bu
FOB farm JFM
SOYBEANS
Soybeans
US #2 or better:
$12.25-$12.45/bu
FOB Farm Jan-Mar
SE SK & SW Manitoba
Higher values available closer to Winnipeg*
Closing Futures Prices
March 26′ Futures: $1115-0
May 26′ Futures: $1130-0
Nov 26′ Futures: $1106-0
WHEAT
#1 CWRS 14.0% Protein
Call For Bid
SE SK | MT,USA area preferred*
#1 CWRS 13.5% Pro:
Call For Bid
FOB Farm
Feb-Mar, SK
#1 CWRS Min:14.0% Pro:
Call For Bid
FOB Farm
Feb-Mar, AB | SK
#1 CWAD (Durum)
Call For Bid
Feed Wheat
$5.75-$6.25/bu
FOB Farm
Feb-Mar | SK
Call For Bid: AB & MB
Triticale
Call for bid
