May 7th 2026

Hours of Operation: 8:00AM to 5:00PM | Weekdays
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Toll Free: (844) 324-7778
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Sales Agronomists:
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logistics@johnstonsgrain.com
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connected@johnstonsgrain.com

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Opening Comments

Grain Marketing: In Search of Organics
Johnstons Grain is actively sourcing organic grains across Western Canada for both prompt and deferred movement. We’re looking for a wide range of organic commodities and are committed to providing competitive pricing, transparent communication, and dependable movement opportunities for growers.

Whether you have on-farm inventory to move today or are planning ahead for new crop, our team is looking to connect with organic producers across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. Reach out to discuss current bids, market opportunities, and how Johnstons Grain can help maximize value for your operation.

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Logistics Update

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! 

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🚨 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

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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

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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

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Treads: DoubleStar

📍 Treads Service  Brooks, AB – (403) 363-5556
📍Cypress Tire  Maple Creek, SK – (306) 661-8081

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CHEMICAL BASE PRICING:

• 500L or 1000L Totes

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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.

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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)

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Trades Update

Johnstons Grain

Total Tonnage: 1,179MT

Johnstons Connected

Total Tonnage: 1,419MT

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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

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Western Canadian Weather Update

CALGARY SASKATOON WINNIPEG

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Bulk 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.

Bulk Fuel – Johnstons Grain

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Currency Update

USD into CAD: $1.3641
CAD into USD:$0.7330

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Commodities Update(USD$)

Jun’26 Live Cattle: $248.400
Jun’26 Lean Hogs: $99.650
Oil (WTI): $90.60
Oil (WCS): $74.47
Gold: $4,759.43
Silver: $81.74
Bitcoin: $80,904.00
Ethereum: $2,328.21

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Daily Joke

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!

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Grain Bid Update

BARLEY

Feed Barley	FOB Farm (May-June)
Medicine Hat, AB	$5.85-$6.00
Red Deer, AB	$5.60-$5.95
Edmonton, AB	$5.45-$5.70
Swift Current, SK	$5.65-$5.90
Saskatoon, SK	$5.50-$5.75
Regina, SK	$5.50-$5.75
Yorkton, SK	$5.25-$5.65
Estevan, SK	$5.45-$5.70
Brandon, MB	$5.25-$5.50

Southern Alberta Feed Barley (Delivered)
Call For Bid

Southern Alberta Feed Barley (Delivered)^{New Crop 26/27}
Call For Bid

Malt Barley
No bid

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CANARY SEED

#1 Canada
$0.18-0.19/bu
FOB Farm May-June

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CANOLA
*We are always looking for tough, green, sprouted or heated canola. Please reach out with any offers*

Conventional Canola
$16.50-$17.00/bu | Delivered
Southern-Alberta
Prompt

Conventional Canola
$14.45-$15.00/bu
FOB Farm May-July
Southeast Saskatchewan

Closing Futures Prices
July 2026 Futures: $737.50

Non-Gmo Canola (Clearfield)
May: Call for bid
June: Call For Bid
July: Call For Bid
August: Call For Bid

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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

Desi Chickpeas
Call for bid

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CORN

#2CW Corn MB FOB Farm
Call For Bid

Closing Futures Prices
July 26′ Futures: $462-2
Sept 26′ Futures: $468-4
Dec 26′ Futures: $484-0

Southern AB Corn (Delivered)
Call For Bid
Basis Contracts Available*

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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

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FLAX

Brown Flax
#1 Canada: Call For Bid
FOB Farm for May Forward | SK & Parts of MB
Possibly Into June & Beyond

#1 Canada: $17.50-18.00/bu
FOB Farm May | AB

Yellow Flax
#1 Canada: $23.00-24.00/bu
FOB Farm May | AB

#1 Canada: Call For Bd
FOB Farm May | SK
Possibly Into June & Beyond

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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: $0.170-$0.185/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

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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*

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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: $345-0
Sept 2026 Futures: $353-4

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PEAS

Yellow Peas
#2 Canada: No Bid
Alberta

#2 Canada: $7.50-7.75/bu
FOB Farm May
Eastern Sk | Western MB
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

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RYE

Hybrid Rye
Call For Bid
FOB farm May Forward

Open-Pollinated Rye
Call For Bid
FOB farm May Forward

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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: $1183-2
Aug 26′ Futures: $1178-2
Nov 26′ Futures: $1166-4

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WHEAT

#1 CWRS 13.5% Pro:
$8.50/bu Delivered
Southern-Alberta
May

#1 CWRS Min:14.0% Pro:
$9.25/bu Delivered
Southern-Alberta
May

#1 CWAD (Durum)
Call For Bid

Feed Wheat
$6.50-$7.00/bu
FOB Farm: Most Areas*

Triticale
$205-$215/mt
FOB Farm May & Beyond

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