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Financial Update by Glengarry Farm Finance
Some easing in the 5-year bond yield this week could provide some relief for 5-year fixed mortgage rates in the weeks ahead.
Market Rate Snapshot
- Current Canadian Prime Rate: 4.45%
- Estimated 5-Year Fixed Lending Rate at Canadian Lending Institutions: 5.0% – 5.3% (August 10)
- Next Bank of Canada rate decision: September 2, 2026 (unlikely to change).
Financing Tip of the Week: Pitfalls of Equipment Financing
Equipment loans and leases can be a significant source of financial pressure for farming operations. Large, fixed payments don’t always align with the seasonal and often unpredictable nature of farm cash flow, particularly when commodity prices, yields, input costs and weather can change from one year to the next.
After four years of working alongside producers to navigate these challenges, Glengarry has developed practical, proven strategies to help better align equipment financing with the realities of farm operations. From managing payment timing to improving overall cash-flow flexibility, the right financing structure can make a meaningful difference.
Read more about Glengarry’s strategies and approach here: https://johnstons.glengarry.ca/post/equipment-loans-farmers
Rates vary by lender, borrower profile, loan characteristics, and market conditions. Information is provided for general market commentary only and does not represent rates offered by Glengarry Farm Finance.
Prairie Harvest Progress Update: Harvest Slowly Gaining Momentum
Harvest is underway across Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, but progress remains behind normal for late August in much of Western Canada. Cooler conditions, heavy morning humidity and recurring rainfall have shortened harvest windows and delayed crop maturity in several regions. Early pulses and winter cereals are leading the way, while the bulk of the spring wheat, barley, oats and canola crops are only beginning to reach harvest readiness.
Alberta
Harvest remains in the very early stages across Alberta. As of August 18, approximately 1% of the province’s major crops had been harvested, compared with the five-year average of 7% and the 10-year average of 5% for this point in the season. The South Region is furthest advanced at roughly 5% complete, although that remains well behind its historical pace of approximately 18% on the five-year average. Harvest activity remains limited across the Central, Northeast, Northwest and Peace regions.
Warm weather has helped advance maturity, but much of Alberta’s spring cereal crop remains in the early-to-soft dough stages. Southern Alberta is further along, with cereals generally reaching the hard dough stage. Desiccation activity is becoming more widespread in Central Alberta and swathing is expected to increase as additional fields mature. Crop development remains especially uneven across northern regions, where excessive moisture and cooler conditions earlier in the growing season have contributed to delayed maturity and reduced crop-condition ratings.
The takeaway for Alberta is that harvest should begin accelerating quickly once a sustained stretch of warm, dry weather arrives. Southern producers are already moving, but for much of the province the main cereal and canola harvest is still ahead.
Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan harvest reached approximately 4% complete as of August 17, up from 2% the previous week. Progress remains well behind the five-year average of 15% and the 10-year average of 12%, although it is slightly ahead of the 3% harvested at the same point last year. Rain showers, thunderstorms, cooler temperatures and high morning humidity have all restricted combining and created poor conditions for desiccation.
The Southwest continues to lead the province at 9% complete, followed by the Southeast at 4%, West-Central at 2% and East-Central at 1%. Winter cereals and pulses account for most of the acres harvested so far. Provincially, approximately 44% of fall rye and 33% of winter wheat have been harvested. Among pulse crops, 18% of field peas and 13% of lentils are complete. Spring cereal harvest remains limited, with barley at 5%, oats at 4%, and both spring wheat and durum around 1%.
Crop maturity continues to vary considerably between regions. Producers in the south are making the most meaningful progress, while much of central and northern Saskatchewan is still waiting for crops to mature. The recent moisture has helped replenish topsoil conditions in some areas, but warmer and drier weather will be needed to move harvest forward in a meaningful way.
Manitoba
Harvest is also beginning to expand across Manitoba, although recent rainfall has caused significant delays in several areas. Winter cereal harvest is the most advanced, with the Central and Eastern regions reporting approximately 75% of winter cereals harvested as of August 18. Spring cereal harvest has now started, with spring wheat combining underway in the Central region and beginning to expand eastward. Barley and oat harvest has also started in portions of Central and Eastern Manitoba.
The earliest canola fields are now being harvested in the Central region, while swathing continues across the province. Much of the canola crop is moving through early-to-mid seed colour change, although later-seeded and re-seeded fields remain considerably behind. Pea harvest has also started, with early reports indicating average to above-average yields and generally good quality.
Rainfall remains the biggest obstacle. A major weather system delivered substantial precipitation to the Southwest and portions of the Interlake, including 111 mm at Reston over August 14–15. Harvest had begun in parts of the Southwest before the rain brought field operations to a halt. Standing water, crop lodging and wet field conditions could create additional harvest challenges as producers return to the field.
Prairie Outlook
Across the three Prairie provinces, the 2026 harvest is shaping up to be a later-than-normal start, particularly for the major spring cereals and oilseeds. Saskatchewan and Alberta are both running materially behind their historical harvest pace, while Manitoba is showing good progress in winter cereals but remains highly variable depending on rainfall.
The next stretch of weather will be increasingly important. Warm temperatures, sunshine, lower humidity and drying winds could quickly accelerate crop maturity and harvest activity, particularly in southern Alberta and Saskatchewan and across Central and Eastern Manitoba. Field peas, lentils, winter cereals and early barley will continue to lead the initial push, with spring wheat, oats and canola expected to become increasingly available as we move toward the end of August and into early September.
From a grain marketing perspective, new-crop supplies are beginning to enter the pipeline, but volumes remain relatively limited. As harvest expands, buyers will begin getting a clearer picture of yield, test weight, protein and overall quality, which should help establish the direction of regional basis levels and nearby demand through September.
Protect Your Crop & Your Market Access.
Every spray application matters. To help ensure your grain meets Maximum Residue Limit (MRL) requirements in domestic and export markets, always read and follow the product label, including application rates, crop staging, pre-harvest intervals, tank-mix directions and all other label requirements. Good stewardship, accurate record keeping and proper application timing are essential for maintaining market access and protecting the reputation of Canadian grain. Before every application, visit Keep it Clean at www.keepitclean.ca for the latest best management practices and stewardship resources.
CHEMICAL BASE PRICING:
Glyphosate 540: $5.79/L
Glufosinate 150: $4.49/L
Glufosinate 200: $7.99/L
Diquat 240: $7.99/L
Imazamox+Bentazon: $30.09/L
- 500L or 1000L Totes (Subject to Availability)
GOPHER CONTROL
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 & Locations
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)
Southwest-Sask: Randy Adrian: (306) 294-0042 (randy@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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-25 | Green Peas | Feed | 6.25 $/bu | 44.000 | Killaly, SK | 09/01/26 – 10/31/26 |
| 2026-08-25 | Large Green Lentils | X3 | $0.17/Lb FOB Farm | Approx. Gross 35 Mt | Lafleche, SK | 08/25/26 – 09/01/26 |
| 2026-08-25 | Feed Barley | Feed, >48 lbs, <14.8% Moisture | $5.00/Bushel FOB Farm | Approx. Gross 44 Mt | Lafleche, SK | 08/25/26 – 08/29/26 |
| 2026-08-25 | Brown Flax | #1, <8% Dockage, <10% Moisture | $16/bu | Appros Gross 109mt (4300bu) | Gem, AB | 08/25/26 – 09/04/26 |
| 2026-08-25 | Feed Wheat | Feed wheat, >58 lbs, <14.5% Moisture | $8/bu | Approx Gross 14mt | Nanton, AB | 08/25/26 – 08/26/26 |
| 2026-08-25 | Feed Barley | Feed | Min: 48lbs | Dry | $6/bu | Approx Gross 44mt (1ld) | Nanton, AB | 08/25/26 – 08/26/26 |
| 2026-08-25 | Feed Wheat | Red Wheat, >58 lbs, <14.5% Moisture, <0.05 ergot | $225/Mt ($6.12/Bu) FOB Farm | Approx. Gross 44 Mt | Rossburn, MB | 08/30/26 – 09/05/26 |
Total Tonnage: 334MT
Johnstons Connected
| Origin | Commodity | Product Type | Grade | Price | Volume | Ship Begin | Ship End | Delivery Type | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | Barley | – | Feed | CAD $280.00 / MT | 516 MT | 2026-09-01 | 2026-09-30 | Delivered | Lethbridge, AB, CAN |
| Canada | Wheat | Red Only | Feed | CAD $305.00 / MT | 258 MT | 2026-09-01 | 2026-09-30 | Delivered | Taber, AB, CAN |
Total Tonnage:774MT
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Currency Update
USD into CAD: $1.3883
CAD into USD:$0.7202
Commodities Update(USD$)
Oct’26 Live Cattle: $211.950
Oct’26 Lean Hogs: $80.450
Oil (WTI): $81.78
Oil (WCS): $63.50
Gold: $4,612.77
Silver: $68.14
Bitcoin: $77,054.00
Ethereum: $2,446.69
Daily Joke
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Grain Bid Update
BARLEY
| Feed Barley | FOB Farm (August – September) |
| Medicine Hat, AB | $4.80-$5.25 |
| Red Deer, AB | $4.50-5.10$ |
| Edmonton, AB | $4.50-$5.00 |
| Swift Current, SK | $4.50-$4.85 |
| Saskatoon, SK | $4.35-$4.75 |
| Regina, SK | $4.45-$4.90 |
| Yorkton, SK | $4.50-$4.80 |
| Estevan, SK | $4.50-$4.80 |
| Brandon, MB | $4.00-$4.50 |
Southern Alberta Feed Barley (Delivered)
Sept: $265
Oct-Dec: $280
Jan-Feb27: $290
Apr-July27:$308
Malt Barley
No bid
CANARY SEED
#1 Canada
$0.17-$0.18/Lb
FOB Farm Aug-Nov
CANOLA
*We are always looking for tough, green, sprouted or heated canola. Please reach out with any offers*
Conventional Canola
$18.00/bu | Delivered
Southern-Alberta
Prompt
Conventional Canola
$17.10-$17.60/bu
FOB Farm Aug
Southeast Saskatchewan
Closing Futures Prices
Nov 2026 Futures: $787.40
Jan 2027 Futures: $796.40
Non-Gmo Canola (Clearfield)
July: Call For Bid
August: Call For Bid
CHICKPEAS
Kabuli Chickpeas
#2 Canada: $0.24-$0.25/lb
FOB Farm for Aug-Sept
Max 20% 7mm, Min 40% 9mm
Kabuli Chickpeas
#2 Canada: $0.25-$0.26/lb
FOB Farm for Oct-Nov
Max 20% 7mm, Min 40% 9mm
Feed/Sample Kabuli
$0.09-0.10/Lb
FOB Farm AUG Forward
Desi Chickpeas
Call for bid
CORN
#2CW Corn MB FOB Farm
Aug-Sept: Call for bid
Oct-Dec: Call for bid
Closing Futures Prices
Sept 26′ Futures: $503-0
Dec 26′ Futures: $525-4
Mar 27′ Futures: $540-2
Southern AB Corn (FOB)
Sept: $299
Oct-Dec: $308
Jan-Mar: $317
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: $15.00-$16.00/bu
Delivered AB Facility | August
OLD CROP ONLY*
Brown Flax
#1 Canada: Call For Bid
Saskatchewan | Manitoba
Yellow Flax
#1 Canada: $24.00/bu
Delivered AB Facility | August
OLD CROP ONLY*
LENTILS
Large Greens (Lairds)
#2 Canada: $0.20-$0.21/lb
FOB Farm for Aug-Sept
Large Greens (Lairds)
#2 Canada: $0.21-$0.22/lb
FOB Farm for Oct-Nov
Medium Greens (Richleas)
#1 Can: $0.12-0.13/Lb
FOB Farm Aug-Sept
Medium Greens (Richleas)
#1 Can: $0.125-0.13/Lb
FOB Farm Oct-Nov
Small Greens (Estons)
#1 Canada: $0.16-$0.17/lb
FOB Farm for Aug-Sept
Small Greens (Estons)
#1 Canada: $0.18-$0.19/lb
FOB Farm for Oct-Nov
Red Lentils
#2 Canada: $0.22-$0.23/Lb
FOB Farm for Aug-Sept
Call for applicable locations*
Red Lentils
#2 Canada: $0.20-$0.21/Lb
FOB Farm for Oct-Nov
Feed Lentils
$0.11-$0.12/lb
FOB farm July
French Green Lentils
#1 Can: $0.22-$0.23/Lb
FOB Farm Aug-Sept
Subject to Reconfirmation*
Beluga Lentils (Black)
Call for Bid
MUSTARD
Yellow Mustard
#1 Canada: $0.36-$0.37/lb
FOB farm for Aug-Sept
Yellow Mustard
#1 Canada: $0.37-$0.38/lb
FOB farm for Oct-Nov
Brown Mustard
#1 Canada: $0.34-$0.35/Lb
FOB farm for Aug forward
Brown Mustard
#1 Canada: $0.35-$0.36/lb
FOB farm for Oct-Nov
Oriental Mustard
#1 Canada: $0.35-$0.36/lb
FOB farm for Aug-Sept
Variety Dependent*
Oriental Mustard
#1 Canada: $0.36-$0.37/lb
FOB farm for Oct-Nov
OATS
Milling Oats (Min: 42Lb/Bu)
$3.00-$3.25/bu
FOB Farm Aug forward | Southeast Sk | West MB
HIGHER Prices in MB!
Milling Oats (Min: 42Lb/Bu)
$3.50-$3.75/bu
FOB Farm Sept-Dec | Saskatchewan
Feed Oats (38-40Lb/Bu)
$2.00-$2.45/bu
FOB Farm Aug forward
Discounts for lighter product
Freight area sensitive
Feed Oats (38-40Lb/Bu)
$2.00-$2.75/bu
FOB Farm Sept-Dec
Discounts for lighter product
Closing Futures Prices
Sept 2026 Futures: $327-0
Dec 2026 Futures: $354-2
PEAS
Yellow Peas
#2 Canada: $6.25-$7.00/bu
FOB Farm Aug forward
Saskatchewan
Subject to Reconfirmation*
Yellow Peas
#2 Canada: $8.30/bu
Delivered Sept-Oct
Alberta | GLYPHOSATE FREE +$0.10/bu Premium
Yellow Peas
#2 Canada: $6.75-$7.25/bu
FOB Farm Sept-Dec
Saskatchewan
Green Peas
#2 Canada: $6.75-$7.25/bu
FOB Farm Aug forward
Saskatchewan
Green Peas
#2 Canada: $9.40/bu
Delivered Sept-Oct
Alberta
Maple Peas
Mosaic: $10
Acers: $10
Blazers: Call For Bid
Delivered SK Aug-Nov
Subject to Reconfirmation
Feed Peas
Call For Bid
FOB farm Sept forward
AB | SK | MB
RYE
Hybrid Rye
Call For Bid
FOB farm Aug
Hybrid Rye
Call For Bid
FOB farm Sept-Dec
Open-Pollinated Rye
Call For Bid
FOB farm Aug
Open-Pollinated Rye
Call For Bid
FOB farm Sept-Dec
SOYBEANS
Soybeans
US #2 or better:
$14.75-$15.25/bu
FOB Farm Aug forward
SE SK & SW Manitoba
Higher values available closer to Winnipeg*
Soybeans
US #2 or better:
$14.50-$15.00/bu
FOB Farm Oct-Dec
SE SK & SW Manitoba
Higher values available closer to Winnipeg*
Closing Futures Prices
Sept 26′ Futures: $1234-0
Nov 26′ Futures: $1244-0
Jan 26′ Futures: $1258-4
WHEAT
#1 CWRS 13.5% Pro:
$9.50/bu
Southern-Alberta
August
#1 CPS 11.0% Pro
$8.50/bu Delivered
Southern -Alberta
Aug forward
#1,2,3,4,5 CWAD (Durum)
Call For Bid
Feed Wheat
$6.00-$6.25/bu
FOB Farm
Aug forward
Feed Wheat
$6.00-$6.60/bu
FOB Farm Sept-Nov
Triticale
Call For Bid
