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Opening Comments
Spring Rush is in full effect; shippers may run into capacity issues until fertilizer movement slows down. Tight capacity combined with increasing fuel prices will keep rates high for the rest of May, and possibly into June depending on the price of fuel. Shippers are recommended to book out loads as far in advance as possible to allow carriers the ability to put together solid backhaul options.
We have trucks in the below areas next week, please reach out if you have anything moving!
| Equipment | Location | Looking to Get To |
| SuperB Hopper | Vancouver, BC | AB, SK |
| SuperB Hopper | Bracken, SK | AB |
| SuperB Hopper | Alberta | Roundup, Montana |
| 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!
Financial Update
A bond market rally is increasing the risk of rising long-term mortgage rates in the coming weeks.
Current Prime: 4.45%,
Estimated 5-year fixed rate available to prime borrowers (May 4): 4.8%
Next Bank of Canada rate decision: June 10, 2026 (unlikely to change)
Financing Tip of the Week: What is Alternative Lending
Alternative or non-bank lending now funds about 30% of all residential mortgages in Canada, yet many farmers have never heard of it. Alternative Lenders have proven to be very competitive in several focused market segments underserved by traditional lenders. Learn more about the fastest-growing segment of Canadian finance and why it’s not well known in agriculture here: https://johnstons.glengarry.ca/post/the-rise-of-alternative-farm-lending.
🚨 Job Opportunity: Casual Driver – Welwyn 🚨
Johnstons Grain is currently seeking a Casual Driver to support our team during our busy season in Welwyn!
What we’re looking for:
- Valid Class 1A Drivers License
- Flexible availability; varying shift
- Team-orientated individual
- Reliable & Safety Focused
This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic agricultural logistics team during peak season. To apply or learn more about this current role please send a copy of your resume and cover letter to: hr@johnstonsgrain.com
Pre-Seed Burnoff
Sulfentrazone 480, Carfentrazone 240, and Saflufenacil deliver powerful Group 14 chemistry for pre-seed burnoff and resistance management, providing fast activity and effective control of tough broadleaf weeds including glyphosate-resistant Kochia and other hard-to-kill species across a wide range of Prairie crops.
Talk to your trusted crop protection specialists at Johnstons Grain today to build the right burnoff program for cleaner fields, stronger starts, and season-long weed control.
18333247778
WEED IT: Demo Days
UPDATED: The WEED-IT spot spraying demo unit has officially landed in Bow Island and is ready for another round of real-world prairie testing. Growers are getting the opportunity to see firsthand how WEED-IT can dramatically reduce chemical usage, target weeds with pinpoint precision, and maximize every spray pass across the field.
As the week progresses, the demo tour will move through Lethbridge County by Wednesday, then into the Picture Butte and Barons area on Thursday. By Friday, the unit is expected to arrive in Bassano before heading east into Saskatchewan with planned stops beginning in Shaunavon and potentially Swift Current.
If you’ve been curious about spot spraying technology, this is your chance to put WEED-IT through the ultimate test in your own farm conditions. Book a live field demonstration today and see the savings, efficiency, and weed control performance for yourself. Demo spots are filling quickly as the unit moves across the prairies, so contact your local Johnstons Grain representative now to schedule a stop, secure your demo, and learn how WEED-IT can help lower input costs while improving spray efficiency this season. 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
- Ask about ‘WEED-IT’ Government Grants
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
📍 Treads Service Brooks, AB – (403) 363-5556
📍Cypress Tire Maple Creek, SK – (306) 661-8081
CHEMICAL BASE PRICING:
Glyphosate 540: $5.99/L
Glufosinate 150: $4.49/L
Glufosinate 200: $7.89/L
Diquat 240: $9.49/L
- 500L or 1000L Totes
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.
Company Directory
Crop Protection
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)
Grain Brokerage
Allan Johnston | Founder of Johnstons Grain & Chief Grain Broker: (844) 324-7778
(allan@johnstonsgrain.com)
Garrett Forster | Sr Grain Broker – (604) 613-8813 (garrett.forster@johnstonsgrain.com)
Kurt Paskal | Sr Grain Broker – (403) 899-0308 (kurt@johnstonsgrain.com)
Karlee Stanhope | Sr Grain Broker – (306) 434-7637 (karlee@johnstonsgrain.com)
Carli Miller | Jr Grain Broker – (1833) 324-7778 (carli@johnstonsgrain.com)
Agronomists
Randy Adrian: (306) 294-0042 (randy@johnstonsgrain.com)
Deepak Chaunkaria: (844) 324-7778 ( deepak@johnstonsgrain.com)
Adam Sheppard: (306) 858-3002 (adam@johnstonsgrain.com)
Regenerative Agronomy
Dr. Clemence Muitire, PHD Soil Science | Director of Regenerative Agronomy: (403) 585-3518 (clemence@johnstonsregenerative.com)
Frank Koch, Regenerative Agronomist: (587) 678-4699 (frank@johnstonsregenerative.com)
Travis Albrecht, Director of Johnston’s Regenerative: (403) 502-6332 (travis@johnstonsregenerative.com)
Michael Launer, Director of Johnston’s Regenerative: (780) 232-0358 (michael@johnstonsregenerative.com)
Trades Update
Johnstons Grain
| Contract Date | Commodity | Grade | Price | Quantity | Seller Location | Shipment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-05 | Red Lentils | #2 or Better | $0.265/lb FOB Farm | Approx. Gross 704 mt (16 x 44mt loads ) | Weyburn, SK | 05/11/26 – 05/31/26 |
| 2026-05-05 | Maple Peas | #2's | $12.50/Bushel FOB Farm | Approx. Gross 88 Mt | Midale, SK | 05/05/26 – 05/16/26 |
| 2026-05-05 | Yellow Peas | #2's | $7.75/Bushel FOB Farm | Approx. Gross 42 Mt | Whitewood, SK | 05/07/26 – 05/15/26 |
| 2026-05-05 | Brown Flax | #1, <10% moisture, <8% Dockage | $18.25/Bushel FOB Farm | Approx. Gross 43 Mt | Estevan, SK | 05/05/26 – 05/09/26 |
| 2026-05-05 | Eston Lentils | #1 as per CGC | $0.185/lb FOB Farm | approx gross: 308mt (7 x 44mt loads) | Raymore, SK | 05/05/26 – 06/30/26 |
| 2026-05-05 | Large Green Lentils | #2's or better, | $0.24/Lb FOB Farm | Approx. Gross 84 Mt | Fox Valley, SK | 06/01/26 – 07/31/26 |
| 2026-05-05 | Large Green Lentils | #2's Or better, | $0.24/Lb FOB Farm | Approx. Gross 42 Mt | Fox Valley, SK | 06/01/26 – 07/31/26 |
| 2026-05-05 | CWRS Wheat | #1 – 14+ CWRS, max 0.06 ergot | $9/bu delivered to Carseland, AB | Approx Gross 88 mt (2lds x 44mt) | Milo, AB | 05/05/26 – 06/30/26 |
| 2026-05-05 | Canola | #1 Canada | $17/bu delivered to Carseland, AB | Approx gross 88 mt (2lds x 44mt) | Milo, AB | 05/05/26 – 06/30/26 |
| 2026-05-05 | Feed Wheat | Red wheat, >58 lbs, <14.5% Moisture, <0.05 ergot, … | $7.00/Bushel FOB Farm | Approx. Gross 88 Mt | Redvers, SK | 06/01/26 – 07/31/26 |
Total Tonnage: 1,575MT
Johnstons Connected
| Origin | Commodity | Product Type | Grade | Price | Volume | Ship Begin | Ship End | Delivery Type | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | Barley | – | Feed | CAD $300.84 / MT | 43 MT | 2026-05-07 | 2026-05-31 | FOB Farm | Olds, AB, CAN |
| Canada | Barley | – | Feed | CAD $296.25 / MT | 215 MT | 2026-06-01 | 2026-07-31 | FOB Farm | Didsbury, AB, CAN |
Total Tonnage: 258MT
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: $1.3621
CAD into USD:$0.7344
Commodities Update(USD$)
Jun’26 Live Cattle: $253.300
Jun’26 Lean Hogs: $100.025
Oil (WTI): $95.38
Oil (WCS): $80.87
Gold: $4,702.99
Silver: $77.54
Bitcoin: $80,923.00
Ethereum: $2,377.37
Daily Joke
What’s the difference between a guitar and a fish? You can tune a guitar but you can’t “tuna” fish!
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 (May-June) |
| Medicine Hat, AB | $5.85-$6.00 |
| Red Deer, AB | $5.60-$5.85 |
| Edmonton, AB | $5.45-$5.60 |
| Swift Current, SK | $5.65-$5.80 |
| Saskatoon, SK | $5.50-$5.65 |
| Regina, SK | $5.50-$5.65 |
| Yorkton, SK | $5.25-$5.55 |
| Estevan, SK | $5.45-$5.60 |
| Brandon, MB | $5.25-$5.40 |
Southern Alberta Feed Barley (Delivered)
Call For Bid
Southern Alberta Feed Barley (Delivered)New Crop 26/27
Call For Bid
Malt Barley
No bid
CANARY SEED
#1 Canada
$0.18-0.19/bu
FOB Farm May-June
CANOLA
*We are always looking for tough, green, sprouted or heated canola. Please reach out with any offers*
Conventional Canola
$16.50/bu | Delivered
Southern-Alberta
Prompt
Conventional Canola
$14.45-$15.00/bu
FOB Farm May-July
Southeast Saskatchewan
Closing Futures Prices
July 2026 Futures: $764.50
Non-Gmo Canola (Clearfield)
May: Call for bid
June: Call For Bid
July: Call For Bid
August: Call For Bid
CHICKPEAS
Kabuli Chickpeas
#2 Canada: $0.27-0.28/lb
FOB Farm for May-July
Max 10% 7mm, Min 30% 9mm
Feed/Sample Kabuli
$0.09-0.10/Lb
FOB Farm May Forward
Premiums for: Larger Sizing with Damage
Desi Chickpeas
Call for bid
CORN
#2CW Corn MB FOB Farm
Call For Bid
Closing Futures Prices
July 26′ Futures: $476-0
Dec 26′ Futures: $491-2
Southern AB Corn (Delivered)
Call For Bid
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 May Forward | SK & Parts of MB
Possibly Into June & Beyond
#1 Canada: $17.75-18.25/bu
FOB Farm May | AB
Yellow Flax
#1 Canada: $22.00-23.00/bu
FOB Farm May
Highest Values Available In AB
MAX: $22.25/bu FOB SK*
Possibly Into June & Beyond
LENTILS
Large Greens (Lairds)
#2 Canada: $0.22-0.23/lb
FOB Farm for May forward
minimal demand
Medium Greens (Richleas)
#1 Canada: $0.12-0.13/lb
FOB Farm June-Aug
Small Greens (Estons)
#1 Canada: $0.18-0.19/lb
FOB Farm for May forward
minimal demand
Red Lentils
#2 Canada: $0.25-0.26/lb
FOB Farm for May
Southern-AB & S.W SK
DOWNWARD PRICING PRESSURE
Feed Lentils
$0.11-0.12/lb
FOB farm May
French Green Lentils
#1 Can: $0.20-0.22/lb
FOB Farm June-July
minimal demand
Beluga Lentils (Black)
Call for Bid
MUSTARD
Yellow Mustard
#1 Canada: $0.38-0.39/lb
FOB farm for May-July
Saskatchewan
Premiums for August movement
Brown Mustard
#1 Canada: $0.34-0.35/lb
FOB farm for May-July
Possibly Beyond
Oriental Mustard
#1 Canada: $0.35-0.36/lb
FOB farm for May-Aug
Freight Area Sensitive*
OATS
Milling Oats (Min: 42Lb/Bu)
$3.30-3.70/bu
FOB Farm May-July | Southeast Sk | West MB
freight area sensitive*
Feed Oats (38-40Lb/Bu)
$2.25-$2.60/bu
FOB Farm May & Beyond
Discounts for lighter product
Freight area sensitive
Closing Futures Prices
July 2026 Futures: $351-4
Sept 2026 Futures: $358-0
PEAS
Yellow Peas
#2 Canada: $8.25-8.75/bu
FOB Farm May
Southern Alberta
Subject to reconfirmation
#2 Canada: $7.50-7.75/bu
FOB Farm May
Eastern Sk | Western MB
$0.25/bu PREMIUM for Protein %
Subject to reconfirmation
Green Peas
#2 Canada: $8.00-9.00/bu
FOB farm May & Beyond
Maple Peas
Mosaic: $11.00-11.50/bu
Acers: $11.00-11.50/bu
Blazers: $11/bu
FOB farm April-May,
Subject to Reconfirmation
Feed Peas
Call For Bid
FOB farm May: AB/SK/MB
RYE
Hybrid Rye
Call For Bid
FOB farm May Forward
Open-Pollinated Rye
Call For Bid
FOB farm May Forward
SOYBEANS
Soybeans
US #2 or better:
$14.45-$14.60/bu
FOB Farm May-July
SE SK & SW Manitoba
Higher values available closer to Winnipeg*
Closing Futures Prices
July 26′ Futures: $1193-2
Aug 26′ Futures: $1187-2
Nov 26′ Futures: $1173-4
WHEAT
#1 CWRS 13.5% Pro:
$8.50/bu Delivered
Southern-Alberta
May
#1 CWRS Min:14.0% Pro:
$8.75/bu Delivered
Southern-Alberta
May
#1 CWAD (Durum)
Call For Bid
Feed Wheat
$6.30-$6.65/bu
FOB Farm: Most Areas*
Triticale
$205-$215/mt
FOB Farm May & Beyond
