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Opening Comments
In Search Of The Following Grains(Old Crop)
- Feed Barley
- Feed Wheat
- Red Lentils
- Soybeans
- Brown Flax
Please reach out to your trusted broker at Johnstons Grain for more information regarding bids & movement timelines for your grain.
1.833.324.7778
Diquat Dessicant Supply Alert: 2026 Season
If you rely on diquat desiccant as part of your harvest management program, please read this carefully — supply is extremely tight across North America this season, and what we have available will not last long.
Why Is There a Shortage?
The active ingredient in DIQUAT desiccant products is Diquat Dibromide. The “dibromide” portion of this formulation depends on bromine, a chemical element that is overwhelmingly concentrated in one region of the world. Approximately 170,000 metric tons of bromine are produced annually in Israel, and another 120,000 metric tons come from Jordan; together they account for roughly 73% of total global production or approximately 400,000 metric tons per year (U.S. Geological Survey). The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has created major disruptions to both bromine production and the supply chains needed to move that product to manufacturers. Chinese producers, who formulate a significant portion of the world’s diquat desiccant supply, are struggling to source the bromine they need to manufacture Diquat Dibromide. The result is a severe shortage across the North American marketplace heading into the 2026 season.
How Tight Is Supply?
In a normal year, there are no meaningful constraints on the availability of this product. This year is anything but normal. Despite ongoing efforts to source product from our manufacturing partners — where even getting a quote has become a significant challenge — we have only been able to procure 18,000 litres (18 x 1,000L totes) in total.
Remaining: 8,000L (8 x 1000L)
Also Available This Season
In addition to diquat desiccant, we are also carrying both glyphosate and saflufenacil in our portfolio this year for your desiccation and pre-harvest needs.
Contact us today — don’t wait on this one.
1.844.324.7778
Barley Available!
Johnstons Grain’s access to dehulled barley, along with the flexibility we can offer on each order. Through our supply network, we’re able to source barley with precise levels of dehulling to meet specific market requirements. Whether you’re looking for a standard product or a more customized specification based on end-use, we can align supply accordingly.
Our offerings generally fall into three categories:
• Pet Barley – suited for pet food applications
• Pot Barley – moderately dehulled, ideal for flour milling
• Pearl Barley – more extensively processed for refined uses
Johnstons Grain can also provide detailed specification sheets for each to outline key quality parameters. Pricing will vary depending on the level of processing, with more intensive options like pearl barley requiring additional time and resulting in higher material loss. Availability may be tighter on more heavily processed products in the near term, but we’re always happy to explore options and work to secure supply that fits your needs.
1.844.324.7778
WEED IT: Demo Days
We’re kicking off demo season immediately in the Foremost to Milk River corridor, before moving north through Lethbridge, Picture Butte, and Vulcan. From there, we’ll head east to Medicine Hat, Acadia Valley, and Oyen, followed by stops from Leader to Swift Current and down to Shaunavon. After that, availability opens up across all regions.
We’re now booking both demos and rentals and would like to feature a signup in the daily to build a full spring schedule! Curious what WEED IT can deliver on your farm before locking in a demo? WEED IT Canada has built an ROI calculator so you can quickly estimate your potential savings and payback. ROI calculator | WEED-IT Canada
Program Details:
- Demo: One full tank per operation
- Rental: Minimum 640 acres
- Rate: $8/acre
- Customer responsible for fuel and DEF
Secure your spot early as we expect availability to fill quickly. Please reach out to Travis Albrecht for your personal Weed IT Demo Day!
(403)-502-6332
travis@johnstonsregenerative.com
Treads: DoubleStar
From day one, we didn’t just sell Doublestar tires; we put them through real-world punishment to prove their value. Our very first set of Doublestar DRD803 drive tires was pushed hard with extended burnouts on gravel; immediately showcasing outstanding traction, durability, and aggressive stone ejection, all while maintaining even wear.
Fast forward to over 130,000 km of Canadian roads and changing seasons, and the results speak for themselves. These tires are still delivering; showing consistent wear, zero stone drilling or chunking, and impressive remaining tread depth.
If you’re looking for a drive tire that holds up under pressure, reduces downtime, and keeps performing mile after mile, Doublestar DRD803 delivers proven, real-world reliability you can count on.
📍 Treads Service Brooks, AB – (403) 363-5556
📍Cypress Tire Maple Creek, SK – (306) 661-8081
🌐 Visit us online: www.treads.ca
Logistics Update
Shippers may see tightness in capacity this week and next due to the Easter Holiday Weekend, with many drivers opting to spend Good Friday and Easter Monday with their families. These short weeks in combination with the rampant fuel increases we’ve seen the last few weeks may cause coverage issues and high freight rates as capacity dwindles.
| Equipment | Location | Looking to Get To |
| SuperB Hopper | Vancouver, BC | AB, SK |
| SuperB Hopper | Alberta | SK, MB |
| SuperB Hopper | Saskatoon, SK, Regina, SK | MB |
| SuperB Deck | Saskatoon, SK, Regina, SK | Anywhere |
Due to the ongoing 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: $5.99/L (500L or 1000L totes)
Glufosinate 150: $4.49/L (500L or 1000L totes)
Glufosinate 200: $7.19/L (500L or 1000L totes)
500L or 1000L
Additional quantity and bundling discounts available.
SOIL SAMPLING PROGRAM:
Full-Spectrum Analysis Cost:$149/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: Devan Launer – (780) 239-4786 (devan@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 – (306) 434-8873 (mark@johnstonsgrain.com)
Sask & Mb: Karlee Stanhope – (306) 434-7637 (karlee@johnstonsrgrain.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)
Allan Johnston, Founder of Johnstons Grain & Chief Grain Broker: (844) 324-7778
(allan@johnstonsgrain.com)
Trades Update
Johnstons Grain
| Contract Date | Commodity | Grade | Price | Quantity | Seller Location | Shipment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-13 | Feed Barley | Feed, >48 lbs, <14.8% Moisture, 0-37% heated (No h… | $5.00/Bushel FOB Farm | Approx. Gross 409 Mt | Canora, SK | 04/13/26 – 04/30/26 |
| 2026-04-13 | Brown Flax | #1CW | MAX: 8% dockage | MAX: 10% Moisture | $18.00/bu FOB Farm | approx: gross 176mt (4x44mt loads) | Wolseley, SK | 04/15/26 – 06/15/26 |
| 2026-04-13 | Feed Barley | Feed, >48 lbs, <14.8% Moisture | $5.35/Bushel FOB Farm | Approx. Gross 40 Mt | Austin, MB | 04/13/26 – 05/13/26 |
| 2026-04-13 | Feed Barley | feed | $5.30 bus FOB Farm | 86 Mt approx | Rocanville, SK | 05/01/26 – 05/31/26 |
| 2026-04-13 | Feed Barley | Feed, >48 lbs, <14.8% Moisture | $5.40/Bushel FOB Farm | Approx. Gross 44 Mt | Togo, SK | 05/01/26 – 06/30/26 |
Total Tonnage: 755MT
Johnstons Connected
| Origin | Commodity | Product Type | Grade | Price | Volume | Ship Begin | Ship End | Delivery Type | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | Barley | – | Feed | CAD $291.66 / MT | 172 MT | 2026-06-10 | 2026-06-30 | FOB Farm | Olds, AB, CAN |
| Canada | Peas | Any Color | Feed | CAD $320.00 / MT | 43 MT | 2026-05-04 | 2026-05-29 | Delivered | Edmonton, AB, CAN |
| Canada | Corn | Yellow | No. 2 | CAD $286.00 / MT | 215 MT | 2026-04-13 | 2026-04-17 | FOB Facility | Carseland, Wheatland County, AB, CAN |
| Canada | Wheat | Red Only | Feed | CAD $305.00 / MT | 816 MT | 2026-04-13 | 2026-05-08 | Delivered | Lomond, AB, CAN |
Total Tonnage: 1,246MT
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
CALGARY SASKATOON WINNIPEGBulk Fuel
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.
Currency Update
USD into CAD: $1.3744
CAD into USD:$0.7275
Commodities Update(USD$)
Jun’26 Live Cattle: $250.850
Jun’26 Lean Hogs: $103.375
Oil (WTI): $93.61
Oil (WCS): $75.02
Gold: $4,896.27
Silver: $79.21
Bitcoin: $75,683.00
Ethereum: $2,386.13
Daily Joke
Did you know that you can’t make pear ice cream in some countries? A-PEAR-ently it is illegal.
Email your jokes to garrett.forster@johnstonsgrain.com with “Daily Joke” in the subject line for a chance to have your joke featured on the daily!
Grain Bid Update
BARLEY
| Feed Barley | FOB Farm (April-May) |
| Medicine Hat, AB | $5.00-$5.25 |
| Red Deer, AB | $5.15-$5.40 |
| Edmonton, AB | $5.25-$5.40 |
| Swift Current, SK | $5.00-$5.40 |
| Saskatoon, SK | $5.00-$5.40 |
| Regina, SK | $5.20-$5.40 |
| Yorkton, SK | $4.95-$5.20 |
| Estevan, SK | $5.15-$5.30 |
| Brandon, MB | $5.15-$5.30 |
Southern Alberta Feed Barley (Delivered)
Apr $300
MJJ $300
Southern Alberta Feed Barley (Delivered)New Crop 26/27
SO $290
ND $295
JFM $300
Malt Barley
No bid
CANARY SEED
#1 Canada
$0.18-0.19/bu
FOB Farm Mar
CANOLA
Conventional Canola
$15.50/bu | Delivered
Southern-Alberta
Prompt
Conventional Canola
$14.25-$14.75/bu
FOB Farm May-July
Southeast Saskatchewan
Closing Futures Prices
May 2026 Futures: $705.60
July 2026 Futures: $717.50
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 April-July
Max 10% 7mm, Min 30% 9mm
Feed/Sample Kabuli
$0.09-0.10/Lb
FOB Farm April Forward
Premiums for: Larger Sizing with Damage
Desi Chickpeas
Call for bid
CORN
#2CW Corn MB FOB Farm
Apr-May 2026: $4.90-5.00/bu
June-July 2026: $5.15-5.25/bu
Aug-Dec 2026: $5.05-5.15/bu
Jan-Mar 2027: $5.30-5.60
Subject to Reconfirmation*
Closing Futures Prices
May 26′ Futures: $444-6
July 26′ Futures: $454-6
Dec 26′ Futures: $473-2
Southern AB Corn (Delivered)
AM $288
JJ $288
AS $298
OND $302
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: $17.00-$18.00/bu
FOB Farm for April Forward | SK & Parts of MB
Possibly Into April & Beyond
#1 Canada: $17.50-18.00/bu
FOB Farm April | AB
Yellow Flax
#1 Canada: $22.00-23.50/bu
FOB Farm April
Highest Values Available In AB
MAX: $22.50/bu FOB SK*
Possibly Into April & Beyond
LENTILS
Large Greens (Lairds)
#2 Canada: $0.23-0.24/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: $0.25-0.26/lb
FOB Farm for April
Southern-AB
Red Lentils
#2 Canada: $0.245-0.255/lb
FOB Farm for April
South-West SK
minimal demand
Feed Lentils
$0.11-0.12/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)
$3.00-3.50/bu
FOB Farm May-July | 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 April & Beyond
Discounts for lighter product
Freight area sensitive
Closing Futures Prices
May 2026 Futures: $341-4
July 2026 Futures: $345-4
PEAS
Yellow Peas
#2 Canada: $8.50-9.00/bu
FOB Farm April
Southern Alberta
Subject to reconfirmation
#2 Canada: $7.50-8.00/bu
FOB Farm April
Eastern Sk | Western MB
Subject to reconfirmation
Green Peas
#2 Canada: $8.00-9.00/bu
FOB farm April & Beyond
Maple Peas
Mosaic: $11/bu
Acers: $11/bu
Blazers: $11/bu
FOB farm April-May,
Within 3-hours of Calgary
Subject to Reconfirmation
Feed Peas
$6.00-$6.50/bu
FOB farm April: AB/SK/MB
RYE
Hybrid Rye
$4.00-$4.50/bu
FOB farm April Forward
Open-Pollinated Rye
$4.00-4.50/bu
FOB farm April 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: $1166-0
July 26′ Futures: $1180-4
Nov 26′ Futures: $1152-0
WHEAT
#1 CWRS 13.5% Pro:
$8.50/bu Delivered
Southern-Alberta
April
#1 CWRS Min:14.0% Pro:
Call For Bid
#1 CWAD (Durum)
Call For Bid
Feed Wheat
$6.30-$6.65/bu
FOB Farm: Most Areas*
Triticale
$4.25-4.75/bu
FOB Farm April & Beyond
