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Opening Comments
Middle-East Pulses Sales: Paused…
Conflict in the Middle East is disrupting Canadian pulse exports to a key global market. Traders report that shipping companies are diverting cargo to alternate ports and applying significant surcharges, making shipments to the region far more expensive and complicated. As a result, new sales into the market have largely stalled due to safety concerns and rising transportation costs.
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is an important buyer of Canadian pulses, purchasing about 801,000 tonnes worth roughly $769 million in 2025, with lentils making up the majority of those imports.
Exporters with cargo already in transit are facing surcharges of roughly US$2,000 per container along with rerouting fees, forcing shipments to be unloaded at safer ports and leaving importers responsible for moving goods to their final destinations. Additional emergency, fuel, and rate-restoration fees are further increasing freight costs, effectively freezing new sales to the region.
Pulse trade with MENA was already slow prior to the conflict due to market uncertainty and reduced liquidity tied to U.S. trade policies. Despite lower pulse prices in the 2025–26 marketing year, demand has weakened further.
Additional trade disruptions are emerging in the region. Algeria recently moved to a system where the government is the sole importer of pulses, significantly reducing the number of Canadian exporters able to sell into that market.
The broader conflict is also limiting access to major regional shipping hubs such as Dubai’s Jebel Ali port, which services multiple Middle Eastern markets. The loss or disruption of these markets could put downward pressure on Canadian pulse prices, with red lentil prices already slipping from about $0.25 per pound to around $0.23 per pound in mid-March.
Source: Sean Pratt, The Western Producer — “Pulse sales to Middle East markets are ‘frozen.’”
Glyphosate Cost-Structure: Update
Our cost structure on glyphosate has increased by $0.40/L due mostly to the war in Iran. We’re trying our best to hold prices down but we had to increase our base price by $0.30/L and we’re absorbing $0.10/L of the price increase. Our new base price has now gone from $5.19/L to $5.49/L.
The limitations in traffic through the Straights of Hormuz combined with added security risks has caused shortages in sea freight availability pushing up container shipping prices. Increasing energy prices have played a role in higher manufacturing costs and higher shipping costs, as well. We’re sold out of old inventory of glyphosate so prices have increased.
We’re still sitting on a bit of Glufosinate 150 and 200 so we’re holding our prices on these two products. We expect to be sold out of old stock of Glufosinate by the end of the week. We’ll likely see a $0.20-$0.25/L increase in this price on next Monday.
Quantity discounts and bundling discounts are still available; please reach out to your trusted chemical rep or call the office line directly to find out more! 1.844.324.7778
The Johnstons Regenerative bi-weekly newsletter is now live and packed with valuable information on all things regenerative agriculture. One of the biggest takeaways is how much you can learn simply by observing your fields. One simple thing to do this week is just that, observe your fields, if you have access to your land and to walk or drive the edges during spring melt and watch how water moves… or how it does not. Pay close attention to areas where water is pooling, slowing down, or cutting channels. Those spots are telling you something important about the physical condition of your soil.
Pooling water isn’t just an inconvenience, it’s a diagnostic signal. It often points to one or more of the following:
- Poor infiltration caused by surface sealing or crusting
- Compaction layers restricting downward water movement
- Low organic matter reducing aggregate stability
- Traffic patterns that have created hardpan zones
- Salinity or sodicity limiting soil structure
If you’re unsure why water is behaving the way it is on your fields or what steps can be taken to improve it reach out to your Johnstons Regenerative agronomist to start the conversation or similarly send an email to info@johnstonsgrain.com to get signed up for the newsletter
Producer Meeting & Luncheon: Landis SK
In just a few short weeks, we’ll be opening the doors at the Landis Community Complex once again for another round of producer meetings and luncheons. Attendees can look forward to hearing from guest speakers covering topics such as grain marketing, regenerative agriculture, seed innovations, and insights from other industry professionals working on the leading edge of agriculture.
As always, if you have soil samples for analysis, feel free to bring them along to any customer event or tradeshow and drop them off at our booth with a completed fertility questionnaire. We’re always happy to get them into the pipeline for review.
Date: March 30th 2026
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Landis Community Complex | 4 Ave, Landis, SK S0K 2K0
Speakers & Presentations From:
1) Johnstons Grain
2) Johnstons Regenerative
3) Corteva Agriscience
4) Pionner Seed
5)Bio-Sul premium Plus
To RSVP for the Landis Producer Meeting & Luncheon, please contact Kylar at 306-361-0053 or kylar@johnstonsgrain.com
Dont miss this opportunity to learn, connect and break bread amongst neighbours, we are looking forward to seeing you very soon!
Treads
📍 Treads Service Brooks, AB – (403) 363-5556
📍Cypress Tire Maple Creek, SK – (306) 661-8081
📞 Office (Sales & Quotes): (844)-324-7778 or (403)-266-7067
🌐 Visit us online: www.treads.ca
Thank you for trusting us to keep your operations rolling. We’re excited to continue earning your business and delivering even more value in 2026.
Logistics Update
Bulk capacity is looking good this week ahead of the spring rush period, shippers should be able to find capacity for most lanes, although South-North may be difficult. While capacity should remain plentiful for the coming weeks, fuel has jumped significantly this week with rates likely to follow.
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 | Alberta | SK, MB |
| SuperB Hopper | Saskatchewan | Coronach, SK |
| SuperB Deck | Saskatoon, SK, Regina, SK | Anywhere |
Due to the conflict in the Middle East and the associated rise in fuel prices, expect rate increases across the board on all transportation both inland and ocean. Depending on vessel access to the Strait of Hormuz, it is likely that we see additional tightness on container equipment in the near future as well with longer transit times.
If you have bulk, dry van, deck or container freight to move, please reach out to logistics@johnstonsgrain.com for a competitive quote!
CHEMICAL BASE PRICING:
Glyphosate 540: $5.39/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.
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 MBSaskSoil Soil Health Conference | February 11-12 | Saskatoon SKAgriVisions | Feb 11-12 | Lloydminster ABAg Expo | Feb 25-27 | Lethbridge ABOrganic Alberta | March 13-14 | Beaumont AB- Cypress County Farm Show | June 11-12 | Medicine Hat AB
- Ag in Motion | July 21-23 | Langham SK
Contact Information
To reach a territorial rep, please call:
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)
Northwest, SK (Lashburn): Kylar Hope – (306) 361-0053 (kylar@johnstonsgrain.com)
Central Sask–Lucky Lake: Adam Sheppard – (306) 858-3002 (adam@johnstonsgrain.com)
SE Sask & SW Man (Welwyn Office): Mark Rankin – (844) 324-7778 (mark@johnstonsgrain.com)
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)
Trades Update
Johnstons Grain
| Contract Date | Commodity | Grade | Price | Quantity | Seller Location | Shipment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-16 | Feed Lentils | feed | 13.5 cents lb FOB Farm | 41 Mt approx / gross | Pt.Coquitmam, BC | 03/17/26 – 03/31/26 |
| 2026-03-16 | Oats | 2cw, >42 lbs, <13.5% Moisture | $278/Mt CAD Delivered | Approx. Gross 925 Mt | Minnedosa, MB | 03/16/26 – 05/31/26 |
Total Tonnage: 925MT
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Western Canadian Weather Update
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Currency Update
USD into CAD: $1.3692
CAD into USD:$0.7303
Commodities Update(USD$)
Apr’26 Live Cattle: $234.600
Apr’26 Lean Hogs: $93.850
Oil (WTI): $94.33
Oil (WCS): $77.25
Gold: $5,010.07
Silver: $80.28
Bitcoin: $73,794.00
Ethereum: $2,332.81
Daily Joke🍀
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Grain Bid Update
BARLEY
| Feed Barley | FOB Farm (Mar-Apr) |
| Medicine Hat, AB | $5.25-$5.50 |
| Red Deer, AB | $5.30-$5.55 |
| Edmonton, AB | $5.25-$5.40 |
| Swift Current, SK | $4.75-$5.00 |
| Saskatoon, SK | $4.75-$5.00 |
| Regina, SK | $4.85-$5.00 |
| Yorkton, SK | $4.70-$5.00 |
| Estevan, SK | $4.75-$5.00 |
| Brandon, MB | $4.60-$4.90 |
Southern Alberta Feed Barley (Delivered)
Mar $270
Apr $295
MJJ $295
Southern Alberta Feed Barley (Delivered)New Crop 26/27
SO $275
ND $280
JFM $287
Malt Barley
No bid
CANARY SEED
#1 Canada
$0.18-0.19/bu
FOB Farm Mar
CANOLA
Conventional Canola
$16.00/bu | Delivered
Southern-Alberta
Prompt
Conventional Canola
$14.70-$14.85/bu
FOB Farm May-July
Southeast Saskatchewan
Closing Futures Prices
May 2026 Futures: $723.00
July 2026 Futures: $732.60
We are always looking for tough, green, sprouted or heated canola. Please reach out with any offers
Non-Gmo Canola (Clearfield)
AMJ: Call for bid
July: Call For Bid
August: Call For Bid
CHICKPEAS
Kabuli Chickpeas
#2 Canada: $0.25-0.26/lb
FOB Farm for March-May
Max 10% 7mm, Min 30% 9mm
Feed/Sample Kabuli
$0.09-0.10/Lb
FOB Farm March Forward
Premiums for: Larger Sizing with Damage
Desi Chickpeas
Call for bid
CORN
#2CW Corn MB FOB Farm
Mar 2026: $5.00-5.10/bu
Apr-May 2026: $5.10-5.30/bu
June-Aug 2026: $5.25-5.40/bu
Subject to Reconfirmation*
Closing Futures Prices
May 26′ Futures: $450-6
July 26′ Futures: $462-2
Dec 26′ Futures: $478-6
Southern AB Corn (Delivered)
MAM $280
JJ $287
AS $294
OND $296
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: $16.50-$17.25/bu
FOB Farm for March Forward | SK & Parts of MB
Possibly Into April & Beyond
#1 Canada: $17.00-17.50/bu
FOB Farm Mar, AB
Yellow Flax
#1 Canada: $23.00-23.50/bu
FOB Farm March
Highest Values Available In AB
Possibly Into April & Beyond
LENTILS
Large Greens (Lairds)
#2 Canada: $0.22-0.23/lb
FOB Farm for April forward
minimal demand
Medium Greens (Richleas)
No Bid
Small Greens (Estons)
#1 Canada: $0.18-0.19/lb
FOB Farm for April forward
minimal demand
Red Lentils
#2 Canada: $0.23-0.24/lb
FOB Farm for April
South-West SK
minimal demand
Feed Lentils
$0.11-0.13/lb
FOB farm April
French Green Lentils
#1 Can: $0.20-0.21/lb
FOB Farm April
minimal demand
Beluga Lentils (Black)
Call for Bid
MUSTARD
Yellow Mustard
#1 Canada: $0.36-0.37/lb
FOB farm for April
Possibly Beyond
Brown Mustard
#1 Canada: $0.30-0.31/lb
FOB farm for April
Possibly Beyond
Oriental Mustard
#1 Canada: $0.37-0.38/lb
FOB farm for April
Freight Area Sensitive*
OATS
Milling Oats (Min: 42Lb/Bu)
$3.00-3.30/bu
FOB Farm March-May | 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
May 2026 Futures: $350-4
July 2026 Futures: $352-4
PEAS
Yellow Peas
#2 Canada: $8.25-8.75/bu
FOB Farm March
Southern Alberta & Parts of Western SK
Subject to reconfirmation
#2 Canada: $7.50-8.00/bu
FOB Farm April
Eastern Sk | Western MB
Subject to reconfirmation
Green Peas
#2 Canada: $9.00-10.00/bu
FOB farm March & Beyond
Maple Peas
Mosaic: Call For Bid
Acers: Call For Bid
Blazers: Call For Bid
FOB farm March-May, AB | SK
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 February Forward
Open-Pollinated Rye
$4.00-4.50/bu
FOB farm February Forward
SOYBEANS
Soybeans
US #2 or better:
$13.25-$13.75/bu
FOB Farm Mar
SE SK & SW Manitoba
Higher values available closer to Winnipeg*
Closing Futures Prices
May 26′ Futures: $1154-4
July 26′ Futures: $1169-0
Nov 26′ Futures: $1132-6
WHEAT
#1 CWRS 13.5% Pro:
Call For Bid
#1 CWRS Min:14.0% Pro:
Call For Bid
#1 CWAD (Durum)
Call For Bid
Feed Wheat
$6.15-$6.40/bu
FOB Farm: Most Areas*
Triticale
$4.25-4.75/bu
FOB Farm March & Beyond
