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Wheat Futures Decline Across All Three U.S. Exchanges
Wheat futures finished lower Wednesday as traders assessed international competition, winter wheat growing conditions and geopolitical developments.
Minneapolis spring wheat declined 10.25 cents/bu, while Kansas City hard red winter wheat lost 18 cents/bu.
Market outlook: Canadian wheat continues to benefit from established export channels, but weaker international futures may restrict opportunities for higher Prairie cash bids.
Have Grain to Market?
Johnstons Grain continues to work with buyers and producers across Western Canada, sourcing grain and identifying opportunities across multiple markets.
For current bids, available movement windows or marketing inquiries, contact our grain marketing team.
Johnstons Grain
1.844.324.7778
info@johnstonsgrain.com
www.johnstonsgrain.com
Market information is provided for general reference. Prices, movement windows and buyer specifications are subject to change and confirmation.
Significant Weather Change Approaching
A significant autumn storm is forecast to affect the Prairies October 23–25, with the heaviest confirmed Alberta snowfall forecast around Fort McMurray at 15–20 cm. Lighter accumulations are expected along the Rocky Mountain corridor and near Calgary, while northern Saskatchewan and Manitoba remain areas to monitor as the storm develops.
Seven-Day Weather Outlook
Environment Canada forecasts issued October 22.
| Location | Thursday | Friday | Weekend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calgary, AB | 19°C, mainly sunny | 5°C, rain/snow | Near 2°C Saturday, colder Sunday |
| Regina, SK | 21°C, sunny | 19°C, showers possible | 5°C Saturday, 2°C Sunday |
| Winnipeg, MB | 20°C, mainly sunny | 22°C, showers possible | 12°C Saturday, 6°C Sunday |
The storm could interrupt remaining harvest operations and create transportation challenges. Producers with grain still standing should monitor local forecasts closely.
Logistics Update: Freight & Vessel
Domestic and international freight rates remain exceptionally high as climbing fuel costs persist and carrier capacity holds steady. In the domestic bulk trucking sector, capacity is heavily constrained, with commercial carriers booked 2 to 3 weeks out across many major lanes. While shippers experienced brief relief in early October when fuel prices dropped by 10%, rates are already creeping back up—a trend expected to until diesel capacity improves. To counter these tight conditions and high fuel expenses, shippers should book their freight as far in advance as possible to give carriers the lead time necessary to secure reliable backhaul options. Johnstons Grain is currently moving trucks across Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and the upper United States, and shippers with commodities to move can reach out directly to logistics@johnstonsgrain.com.
On the ocean front, Trans-Pacific rates continue to rise, though congestion at Eastern ports is beginning to clear up as container dwell times reduce significantly. While spot rates ticked upward last week, overall international rates are expected to ease moving into November and the traditional slow season. Meanwhile, previously announced Trans-Atlantic rate increases for later in 2026 may turn out smaller than initially feared, as spot prices have only grown marginally since those announcements. In the Red Sea, traffic volumes are gradually recovering despite the ongoing risks of Houthi presence, driven by a mix of high alternative fuel costs, port congestion, and evolving geopolitics. Industry analyst Peter Tirschwell notes this aligns with a broader Houthi strategy to seek global legitimacy by stabilizing the Strait, having previously assured the EU that European vessels would not be targeted in favor of focusing on Saudi shipping. If these transit volumes hold their current trajectory, normal Red Sea traffic patterns could return as early as the first half of 2027.
CHEMICAL BASE PRICING:
Glyphosate 540: $6.09/L
Glufosinate 150: $5.09/L
Glufosinate 200: $7.99/L
Diquat 240: $7.99/L
Liquid H: $1.80/L
Imazamox+Bentazon: $30.09/L
- 500L or 1000L Totes (Subject to Availability)
Company Directory & Locations
Calgary Head Office
Hours: 8:00AM-5:00PM Monday to Friday
Address: Suite 2800, 150 – 9th Ave SW, Calgary AB
Phone:1.844.324.7778
Email: info@johnstonsgrain.com
Maple Creek, SK Facility (Warehouse & Retail Location)
Hours: 8:00AM-5:00PM Monday to Friday
Address: 7218 SK-21, Maple Creek, SK
Manager and Sales Lead: Terry Sunderland
Phone: 1.639.574.0116
Email:terry@johnstonsgrain.com
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)
Southwest-Sask: Randy Adrian – (306) 294-0042 (randy@johnstonsgrain.com)
Sask & Mb: Karlee Stanhope – (306) 434-7637 (karlee@johnstonsrgrain.com)
Grain Brokerage
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
Deepak Chaunkaria: (844) 324-7778 ( deepak@johnstonsgrain.com)
Randy Adrian: (306) 294-0042 (randy@johnstonsgrain.com)
Regenerative Agronomy
Dr. Clemence Muitire, PHD Soil Science | Director of Regenerative Agronomy: (403) 585-3518 (clemence@johnstonsregenerative.com)
Frank Koch, Regenerative Agronomist: (403) 632-6066 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-21 | Feed Barley | Feed, > 48lbs, <14.8% moisture | $5.10/bu FOB Farm | approx gross 132 mt (3 x 44 mt loads) | Norquay, SK | 11/02/26 – 12/31/26 |
| 2026-10-21 | Canola | Approx 5% heated, Dry and stable | $13.25/bushel FOB Farm | Approx. Gross 30 Mt | Dauphin, MB | 10/25/26 – 10/31/26 |
| 2026-10-21 | CWRS Wheat | #2ob – 13 CWRS, Max 14.5% moisture, Min 60lbs | $9.50/bu | Approx Gross 900mt (33,000bu) | Milo, AB | 10/22/26 – 11/13/26 |
| 2026-10-21 | Feed Barley | Feed, >48 lbs, <14.8% Moisture | $5.30/Bushel FOB Farm | Approx. Gross 176 Mt | Regina, SK | 10/21/26 – 11/15/26 |
| 2026-10-21 | CWRS Wheat | #2ob 13.9pro, CWRS, Max 14.5% moisture, Min 60lbs | $10/bu | Approx Gross 86mt (2lds x 43mt) | Enchant, AB | 10/21/26 – 10/23/26 |
| 2026-10-21 | Feed Barley | Feed, >48 lbs, <14.8% Moisture | $6.31/bu ($290/mt) | Approx gross 132mt (3lds x 44mt) | Patricia, AB | 11/01/26 – 11/30/26 |
| 2026-10-21 | Brown Flax | #1, <10% Moisture, <10% Dockage, | $16.70/Bushel FOB Farm | Approx. Gross 43 Mt | Bethune, SK | 11/01/26 – 12/31/26 |
Total Tonnage: 1,499MT
Johnstons Connected
| Origin | Commodity | Product Type | Grade | Price | Volume | Ship Begin | Ship End | Delivery Type | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | Barley | – | Feed | CAD $305.00 / MT | 1032 MT | 2027-01-01 | 2027-02-28 | Delivered | Lethbridge, AB, CAN |
| Canada | Barley | – | Feed | CAD $305.00 / MT | 792 MT | 2027-01-01 | 2027-01-31 | Delivered | Lethbridge, AB, CAN |
| Canada | Barley | – | Feed | CAD $304.00 / MT | 3096 MT | 2027-01-01 | 2027-02-28 | Delivered | Lethbridge, AB, CAN |
| Canada | Barley | – | Feed | CAD $297.00 / MT | 430 MT | 2026-11-01 | 2026-12-31 | Delivered | Lethbridge, AB, CAN |
| Canada | Wheat | Any Class | Feed | CAD $294.00 / MT | 172 MT | 2026-11-01 | 2026-11-30 | Delivered | Lethbridge, AB, CAN |
| Canada | Barley | – | Feed | CAD $266.40 / MT | 86 MT | 2026-10-21 | 2026-10-31 | FOB Farm | Eckville, AB, CAN |
| Canada | Wheat | Any Class | Feed | CAD $295.00 / MT | 528 MT | 2026-11-01 | 2026-12-31 | Delivered | Lethbridge, AB, CAN |
Total Tonnage: 6,169MT
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Currency Update
USD into CAD: $1.4032
CAD into USD:$0.7126
Commodities Update(USD$)
Dec’26 Live Cattle: $230.875
Dec’26 Lean Hogs: $65.300
Oil (WTI): $98.27
Oil (WCS): $66.65
Gold: $4,060.89
Silver: $55.3
Bitcoin: $81,756.00
Ethereum: $2,409.13
Daily Joke
Two fish are in a tank & One turns to the other and says, “Any idea how to drive this thing?”
Grain Bid Update
BARLEY
| Feed Barley | FOB Farm (November-December) |
| Medicine Hat, AB | $5.25-$5.55 |
| Red Deer, AB | $5.15-$5.30 |
| Edmonton, AB | $5.00-$5.15 |
| Swift Current, SK | $5.05-$5.20 |
| Saskatoon, SK | $4.95-$5.10 |
| Regina, SK | $4.95-$5.10 |
| Yorkton, SK | $4.85-$5.00 |
| Estevan, SK | $4.85-$5.00 |
| Brandon, MB | $4.85-$5.00 |
Southern Alberta Feed Barley (Delivered)
Nov: $298
Dec: $298
Jan-Mar27: $302
Apr-June: $313
Subject To Reconfirmation*
Malt Barley
No bid
CANARY SEED
#1 Canada
$0.20-$0.21/Lb
FOB Farm Nov-Dec
CANOLA
*We are always looking for tough, green, sprouted or heated canola. Please reach out with any offers*
Conventional Canola
$18.00/bu
Delivered November
Southern-Alberta
Conventional Canola
Call For Bid
FOB Farm November
Saskatchewan | Manitoba
Closing Futures Prices
Jan 2027 Futures: $792.50
Mar 2027 Futures: $804.30
Non-Gmo Canola (Clearfield)
November-December: Call For Bid
CHICKPEAS
Kabuli Chickpeas
#2 Canada: $0.30-$0.32/lb
FOB Farm Nov-Dec
Max 20% 7mm, Min 40% 9mm
Feed/Sample Kabuli
$0.12-0.13/lb
FOB Farm Nov-Dec
Desi Chickpeas
Call for bid
CORN
#2CW Corn MB FOB Farm
Nov-Dec: Call For Bid
Jan-Mar: Call For Bid
Closing Futures Prices
Dec 26′ Futures: $459-6
Mar 27′ Futures: $473-6
May 27′ Futures: $482-0
Southern AB Corn (FOB)
November: $293
December: $296
January: $301
February: $304
March: $307
April: $314
May: $314
June:$318
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/bu
Delivered AB Facility | Prompt
Brown Flax
#1 Canada: $16.00-$16.50/bu
FOB Farm SK | Nov-Dec
Brown Flax
#1 Canada: Call For Bid
FOB Farm MB | Nov-Dec
Yellow Flax
#1 Canada: $18.00/bu
Delivered AB Facility | Prompt
Yellow Flax
#1 Canada: Call For Bid
SK MB | Nov -Dec
LENTILS
Large Greens (Lairds | 2026 Crop Year)
#2 Canada: $0.27-$0.29/lb
FOB Farm for Nov-Dec
X3 Canada: $0.21-$0.23/lb
FOB Farm for Oct-Dec
#3 Canada: $0.19-$0.20/lb
FOB Farm for Nov-Dec
Medium Greens (Richleas)
#1,#2 Can: $0.16-0.17/Lb
FOB Farm for Nov-Dec
Small Greens (Estons | 2026 Crop Year)
#1 Canada: $0.24-$0.25/lb
FOB Farm for Nov-Dec
#2 Canada: $0.17-$0.18/lb
FOB Farm for Nov-Dec
X3 Canada: $0.15-$0.16/lb
FOB Farm for Nov-Dec
#3 Canada: $0.13-$0.15/lb
FOB Farm for Nov-Dec
Red Lentils
#2 Canada: $0.24-$0.26/Lb
FOB Farm for Nov-Dec
X3 Canada: $0.19-$0.20/Lb
FOB Farm for Nov-Dec
#3 Canada: $0.16-$0.17/Lb
FOB Farm for Nov-Dec
Feed/Sample Canada: $0.14-$0.15/Lb
FOB Farm for Nov-Dec
French Green Lentils
#1 Can: $0.22-$0.23/Lb
FOB Farm Nov-Dec
Subject to Reconfirmation*
Beluga Lentils (Black)
Call for Bid
MUSTARD
Yellow Mustard
#1 Canada: $0.38-$0.40/lb
FOB farm for Nov-Dec
Brown Mustard
#1 Canada: $0.36-$0.37/lb
FOB farm for Nov-Dec
Oriental Mustard
#1 Canada: $0.37-$0.38/lb
FOB farm for Nov-Dec
OATS
Milling Oats (Min: 42Lb/Bu)
$3.50-$4.00/bu
FOB Farm Oct-Jan | Southeast Sk | West MB
Milling Oats (Min: 42Lb/Bu)
$3.50-$4.00/bu
FOB Farm Nov-Dec | Saskatchewan
Feed Oats (38-40Lb/Bu)
$2.00-$2.45/bu
FOB Farm Nov-Dec
Discounts for lighter product
Freight area sensitive
Closing Futures Prices
Dec 2026 Futures: $378-0
Mar 2027 Futures: $386-2
PEAS
Yellow Peas
#2 Canada: $9.75/bu
Delivered Nov-Dec
Alberta | GLYPHOSATE NOT A FACTOR
Yellow Peas
#2 Canada: $8.00-$9.00/bu
FOB Farm Nov-Dec
Saskatchewan
Yellow Peas
#2 Canada: Call For Bid
FOB Farm Nov-Dec
Minimum: 22% protein
SOY FREE
S.W. Manitoba
Green Peas
#2 Canada: $9.50/bu
Delivered Oct–Nov
Alberta
Green Peas
#2 Canada: $8.50-$9.00/bu
FOB Farm Nov-Dec
Saskatchewan
Green Peas
#3 Canada: $6.00-$6.50/bu
FOB Farm Nov-Dec
Saskatchewan
Maple Peas
Mosaic: $9.50-$10.25/bu
Acers: Call For Bid
Blazers: $9.50-$10.00
Origin: Southern AB | SW SK
Feed Peas
Call For Bid
FOB farm Nov-Dec
AB | SK | MB
RYE
Hybrid Rye
Call For Bid
FOB farm Aug
Hybrid Rye
Call For Bid
FOB farm Nov-Dec
Open-Pollinated Rye
Call For Bid
FOB farm Nov-Dec
Open-Pollinated Rye
Call For Bid
FOB farm Nov-Dec
Note: Please note that we are seeing elevated levels of ergot in the 2026 crop. Please notify your broker of any ergot or other degrading factors and provide grading sheets, photos, or sample results when available to help ensure accurate pricing and avoid surprises at delivery.
SOYBEANS
Soybeans
US #2 or better:
$15.50-$16.00/bu
FOB Farm Oct-Feb
SE SK & SW Manitoba
Higher values available closer to Winnipeg*
Closing Futures Prices
Jan 27′ Futures: $1264-6
Mar 27′ Futures: $1272-2
WHEAT
#1 CWRS 14.0%
$10.00/bu
Delivered Southern-Alberta
October-November
#1 CWRS 13.5%
$9.00-$9.75/bu
Southern-Alberta
October-November
#1 CPS 11.0% Pro
$8.75/bu Delivered
Southern -Alberta
October
#1 CWAD (Durum)
Call For Bid
FOB Farm or Delivered AB Facility
Nov-Dec
#1 CWAD (Durum)
$8.90-$9.50/Bu
FOB Farm Southeast SK
Nov-Dec
#1 CWAD | Call for Full Specs
$8.50-$9.00/bu
FOB Farm MB |Oct-Dec
Feed Wheat
$8.00/bu
Delivered Southern-Alberta
Nov-Dec
Feed Wheat
Call For Bid
FOB Farm Saskatchewan & Manitoba
Nov-Dec
Triticale
Call For Bid
Nov-Dec
In Loving Memory of Allan Johnston
