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New Crop Yellow Peas | Alberta
We are actively looking for Alberta-origin yellow peas for September through October movement.
#2 Or Better
$8.75/bu Delivered Alberta Facility
Movement: September–October
Origin: Alberta
Glyphosate is NOT an issue
If you have yellow peas coming off and are looking to get some new-crop tonnes committed, reach out to the Johnstons Grain team today to discuss movement and contracting opportunities.
Call: 1.844.324.7778
Prairie Harvest Outlook 2026
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-27 | Feed Wheat | Red wheat, >58 lbs, <14.5% Moisture, Excreta | $210/Mt FOB Farm | Approx. Gross 44 Mt | Holdfast, SK | 09/06/26 – 09/12/26 |
| 2026-08-27 | Brown Flax | #1, <8% Dockage, <10% Moisture | $15.00/Bushel FOB Farm | Approx. Gross 36 Mt | Scout Lake, SK | 08/27/26 – 09/11/26 |
| 2026-08-27 | Feed Barley | Feed, >48 lbs, <14.8% Moisture | $5.10/bu FOB Farm | Approx Gross 44mt (1ld) | Shaunavon, SK | 09/01/26 – 09/30/26 |
| 2026-08-27 | Brown Flax | #1, <9% Moisture, Dockage 10-12% | $15.75/Bushel FOB Farm | Approx. Gross 42 Mt | Rockglen, SK | 09/06/26 – 09/12/26 |
| 2026-08-27 | Green Peas | Feed, 15% Bleached | $6.25/Bushel FOB Farm | Approx. Gross 88 Mt | Lampman, SK | 09/01/26 – 10/31/26 |
Total Tonnage: 254MT
Johnstons Connected
| Origin | Commodity | Product Type | Grade | Price | Volume | Ship Begin | Ship End | Delivery Type | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | Barley | – | Feed | CAD $279.00 / MT | 258 MT | 2026-08-31 | 2026-09-04 | Delivered | High River, AB, CAN |
| Canada | Barley | – | Feed | CAD $277.00 / MT | 129 MT | 2026-08-28 | 2026-09-04 | Delivered | Acme, AB, CAN |
| Canada | Barley | – | Feed | CAD $268.70 / MT | 301 MT | 2026-09-14 | 2026-09-30 | FOB Farm | Delia, AB, CAN |
| Canada | Barley | – | Feed | CAD $275.58 / MT | 215 MT | 2026-11-01 | 2026-11-30 | FOB Farm | Olds, AB, CAN |
Total Tonnage: 903MT
Johnstons Connected Trading Platform
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Currency Update
USD into CAD: $1.3880
CAD into USD:$0.7200
Commodities Update(USD$)
Oct’26 Live Cattle: $219.900
Oct’26 Lean Hogs: $80.325
Oil (WTI): $82.95
Oil (WCS): $64.84
Gold: $4,557.21
Silver: $69.28
Bitcoin: $79,384.00
Ethereum: $2,508.64
Daily Joke
Why is it so cheap to throw a party at a haunted house? Because the ghosts bring all the boos.
Friday Riddle
What has to be broken before you can use it?
Answer at end of Daily
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 Sept-Nov
CANOLA
*We are always looking for tough, green, sprouted or heated canola. Please reach out with any offers*
Conventional Canola
$17.50/bu | Delivered
Southern-Alberta
Prompt
Conventional Canola
$17.10-$17.50/bu
FOB Farm Aug
Southeast Saskatchewan
Closing Futures Prices
Nov 2026 Futures: $818.50
Jan 2027 Futures: $827.50
Non-Gmo Canola (Clearfield)
July: Call For Bid
August: Call For Bid
CHICKPEAS
Kabuli Chickpeas
#2 Canada: $0.25-$0.26/lb
FOB Farm for Sept-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
Sept: $6.00/bu
Oct-Dec: $6.10-$6.25/bu
Jan-Mar: $6.25-$6.35/bu
Closing Futures Prices
Sept 26′ Futures: $511-2
Dec 26′ Futures: $537-2
Mar 27′ Futures: $551-2
Southern AB Corn (FOB)
Sept: $284
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: Call For Bid
Delivered AB Facility | Sept-Dec
Brown Flax
#1 Canada: 16.75-$17.25/bu
Fob Farm SK | April-June
Brown Flax
#1 Canada: Call For Bid
Fob Farm MB| April-June
Yellow Flax
#1 Canada: $24.00/bu
AB SK MB | Sept -Dec
LENTILS
Large Greens (Lairds)
#2 Canada: $0.23-$0.25/lb
FOB Farm for Sept-Nov
Medium Greens (Richleas)
#1 Can: $0.125-0.13/Lb
FOB Farm Oct-Nov
Small Greens (Estons)
#1 Canada: $0.18-$0.19/lb
FOB Farm for Oct-Nov
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 Sept-Dec
Subject to Reconfirmation*
Beluga Lentils (Black)
Call for Bid
MUSTARD
Yellow Mustard
#1 Canada: $0.37-$0.38/lb
FOB farm for Sept-Nov
Brown Mustard
#1 Canada: $0.35-$0.36/lb
FOB farm for Sept-Nov
Oriental Mustard
#1 Canada: $0.36-$0.37/lb
FOB farm for Sept-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: $345-4
Dec 2026 Futures: $375-4
PEAS
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: $7.00-$7.50/bu
FOB Farm Sept-Dec
Saskatchewan
Green Peas
#2 Canada: $9.40/bu
Delivered Sept-Oct
Alberta
Maple Peas
Mosaic: $10
Acers: $10
Blazers: Call For Bid
Delivered SK Sept-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:
$15.25-$16.25/bu
FOB Farm Sept-Dec
SE SK & SW Manitoba
Higher values available closer to Winnipeg*
Closing Futures Prices
Sept 26′ Futures: $1271-2
Nov 26′ Futures: $1285-2
Jan 26′ Futures: $1300-2
WHEAT
#1 CWRS 13.5% Pro:
$9.50/bu
Southern-Alberta
September
#1 CPS 11.0% Pro
$8.50/bu Delivered
Southern -Alberta
September
#1,2,3,4,5 CWAD (Durum)
Call For Bid
Feed Wheat
$6.00-$6.25/bu
FOB Farm
September
Feed Wheat
$6.00-$6.60/bu
FOB Farm Sept-Nov
Triticale
Call For Bid
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