August 29, 2025

Date: August 29, 2025

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OPENING COMMENTS:  Market Update: Pressure on Pulses & Specialty Crops – Act Now (If Needed…)

Pulses and specialty crops remain under significant market pressure. Buyers and traders are exercising caution, limiting purchases and closely timing movement as they look for export or domestic opportunities.

Green and yellow peas are taking the hardest hit this harvest, with lentils (both red and green) not far behind. Many buyers are either pulling bids entirely or offering prices so low that it’s almost a giveaway.

If you need prompt movement to free up bin space, now is the time to be proactive. Delivery slots are tightening and carrier capacity is becoming strained. Acting early can help secure space and avoid delays.

Weed It Demo Days 2.0

We are extremely excited to see all those who requested to attend our second Weed It demo day of the 2025 crop year! We will be posting some of the photos from today’s training session on tomorrow’s daily. If you are interested in a demo day please reach out as we are considering doing 1-2 more before the year is done, weather and harvest permitting.

From The Crop Protection Team: Year-End Clearance Deals

Fungicides:

• Prothioconazole 480: We’re hearing that a lot of clients are out spraying canola and chickpeas due to excess rainfall in several areas over the last 5-6 weeks. If you require Prothioconazole 480, give us a call as we have access to more product and our prices are phenomenal.

• Prothio + Teb 250: We have a couple of skids of this product remaining in our inventory. If you have a need for this product this year, or if you want to stock up with some product for 2026 at a great price, give us a call. We’ll offer a fantastic deal on this product.

• Pyraclostrobin 250: We have one skid of this product remaining in inventory. This chemistry is commonly sold in Western Canada as HEADLINE® EC Fungicide. Our product, Preach, is approved for use on almost all crops grown in Western Canada. It’s most used in pulses but if you check the label, it has functions in almost all field crops and is a cost-effective option for fungal issues in many crops. We have a skid of this product available for prompt shipment at a great price right now.

• Propiconazole 125 + Azoxystrobin 75: We have one skid of this product remaining in inventory. This chemistry is commonly sold in western Canada as QUILT® Fungicide. The label that we carry is approved for usage on a broad cross-section of crops including almost all legumes, cereals and canola grown in Western Canada. Call one of our reps to inquire about this product. We’ll offer rock solid pricing that will make sense whether you still intend to use the product this year or if you plan to hold onto it until next summer.

• Boscalid WDG: This chemistry is commonly sold in the market as LANCE® WDG BULK FUNGICIDE. We carry a product a Boscalid 70% product in a post-patent label. We have a couple of skids that we’d be willing to part ways with at a good price.

• Lixar Pro Seed Treatment: Call us if you’re interested in this seed treatment for spring of 2026. We have a couple skids of cases that would go at a very good price.

Insecticides:

• Lambda-cyhalothrin 120: This chemistry is commonly sold in the market as MATADOR® 120EC Insecticide. We have a skid of Labamba left in the warehouse from this summer. If you have some insect pressure currently, or if you’re interested in stocking up on this product for 2026 use, give us a call. We’ll do a great price on this product as well.

• Chlorantraniliprole: This product is commonly sold in the market as CORAGEN® Insecticide. Same story as our Labamba product above. We have a few cases of Chlorantraniliprole left in our inventory that we can put on your farm at a great price to clear up some warehouse space.

Herbicides:

• Fluroxypyr + 2,4-D Ester: This active is commonly sold in the market as OcTTain XL herbicide. We have a couple of skids of Osim Plus left in the warehouse from the summer that we would offer a good price on.  

• Fluroxypyr+Clopyralid+MCPA: This combination of actives is commonly sold in the Western Canadian market as Prestige™ XL Herbicide. Same as all the other products above. We have a small amount of Repute Herbicide that we would clear out at a sharp price.

• Pinoxaden: This active is commonly sold in the Western Canadian market as AXIAL® Herbicide. We have a small amount of Pina in cases that we would clear out for somebody looking for a deal.

• Pinoxaden + Fluroxypyr: This combination of actives is commonly sold in the market as AXIAL® XTREME Herbicide. We have a few cases of Kingpin that we would blow out as well.

• MCPA Ester 600: Everybody is familiar with this chemical. If you use it on your farm, we have a couple of skids of cases that we can sell at a great price for next season’s application.

From the Johnston’s Regenerative Team: 2025 Post-Harvest Soil Sampling
We’re looking to collect 2–3 targeted samples per field to establish a strong foundation of data—essential for making accurate, strategic recommendations that support long-term soil health, quality, structure, and biological activity.

This isn’t exhaustive grid sampling. Instead, we focus on the GAP method: sampling the Good, the Average, and the Poor zones of a field. This approach helps identify key areas of variability, allowing us to tailor our biological and regenerative solutions for maximum impact on both soil performance and crop response.

To be clear, this process isn’t meant to replace any agronomists or sampling services you already trust. Our goal is to work alongside your existing team—filling in the gaps with additional insights focused specifically on improving soil biology and regenerative outcomes.

If you’re interested in learning more or want to get started, we’d love to connect.

WEED-IT Information continued:

With recent advancements in WEED-IT technology and new research emerging from leading Canadian ag colleges, WEED-IT spot spray systems are proving to be a game-changing tool for Western Canadian farming operations.

Based on real-world use cases and the latest data, we’re seeing impressive return-on-investment timelines:

• 3,000-acre farm: 24–36 months
• 6,000-acre farm: 12–24 months
• 9,000-acre farm: 6–12 months

Our sales team is excited to walk you through the latest developments and how WEED-IT can benefit your farm. Give Travis Albrecht a call today at 1.403.502.6332 for more information or to book a demo.

Please note, there is a lead time for delivery and installation. WEED-IT systems require bracket installation on New Millennium booms, followed by full integration with your existing sprayer.

If you’re aiming to have a WEED-IT system up and running by Spring 2026, we strongly recommend booking your fall demo now. This ensures we can finalize your order in time and get your equipment ready to roll

From the Logistics Team:

 While carrier capacity has not yet begun the typical New Crop ‘Crunch’, with next week being a short-week due to the Labor Day long weekend, we are recommending shippers get their loads booked well in advance as capacity during short-weeks can be tight on many lanes. We are currently booking into New Crop and are ready to move loads in AB, SK, MB, BC as well as MT, ND & Idaho!  If you have bulk, deck, or dry van freight to move, please reach out to logistics@johnstonsgrain.com for a competitive quote! 

We have trucks in the below areas next week looking for reloads:

Equipment	Location	Looking to Get To
SuperB Hopper	Vancouver, BC	AB, SK
SuperB Hopper	Strathmore, AB	SK
SuperB Hopper	Lethbridge, AB	SK, MB
SuperB Deck	Saskatoon, SK	Anywhere

Trades Update:

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BULK FUEL (Now Taking Applications from Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta):

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.

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What do you call a nose with no body?

No body nose…..

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