August 31st 2026

Hours of Operation: 8:00AM to 5:00PM | Weekdays
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Announcement

It is with deep sadness that I’m writing to inform the Johnston’s Grain community about the passing of our company’s Founder, Allan Johnston.

About a month ago, Allan was diagnosed with terminal cancer. He passed on Tuesday, August 25th at home, with his loving family. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Johnston family during this time of mourning.

Allan spent the last month surrounded by an amazing group of family, friends, and colleagues. These visits were largely a celebration of Allan’s life. Allan will be remembered as a family man, an entrepreneur, a friend, a volunteer, a mentor, and so much more to so many people.

I would like to share a few personal stories about Allan in an effort to show the type of man that he was.

I remember Allan first as a friend. When my family moved to Rocanville in 2003, Allan (and of course, Judi) made us feel welcome immediately. Whether it was an invite to go for a round of golf, an invitation to the Johnston family’s beautiful home for dinner, a tour of Welwyn beach, or even better – an invite to come watch a Rider game on a summer weekend, Allan always went out of his way to make us feel at home.

Eventually, I got the opportunity to know Allan as a boss and mentor. I wasn’t aware at the time, but Allan offered me the opportunity of a lifetime, giving me a position as a broker for Johnston’s Grain out of the Welwyn office. I got the opportunity to learn grain brokerage, ag retail sales, logistics, and so much more from Allan and the rest of the team that I was surrounded by at that office. One thing I will never forget about Allan was his work ethic. I remember how hard it was to get a second to chat with him between phone calls. The second the current call ended the next one had already started. Allan was the embodiment of a grinder. During my career, I’ve always tried to match his work ethic, but nobody truly could.

From early on in my career at Johnston’s, Allan promised me that if I put in the time and the effort, that I would one day end up being an equity holder in the company. Nothing was ever put down in writing, but I knew that I could take that promise to the bank. And eventually, when the time was right, Allan honoured that commitment, just as I always knew he would. For this and many other reasons, I will remember him as a man of the deepest integrity, and I will always cherish this partnership.

And finally, I will remember Allan as a genuinely fun guy to be around. Anybody who knew Allan well will remember how fond he was of a good cheeseburger, a Pepsi, and an Oh Henry! bar. I spent hundreds, if not thousands of lunch hours driving to Rocanville, McAuley, and Moosomin alongside Allan, seeking these treasures. Listening to 60’s rock on satellite radio or singing along to Marty Robbins’ Greatest Hits, these rides were always a pleasure. I’m probably one of few millennials who knows the words to Marty Robbins’ El Paso.

As I sit here listening to that song, I’m thinking about how this Mexican theme played out in my life. In 2014, Allan asked if I’d be interested in moving to Calgary to open an Alberta branch of Johnston’s Grain with his son, Chevy. During the process of setting up this business, I met a beautiful Mexican girl. Eventually, Zaria and I were married, and we have a six-year-old daughter. Indeed, I’m sitting in Mexico with my family as I write this message and it is striking me that so much of what I have is due to the audacity, integrity, kindness, and generosity of Allan and the Johnston family.

In closing, I would like to propose a toast to Allan and raise a glass of Gibson’s and Pepsi in his honour.

Allan, you were a truly great man.

Joel Merkosky

A funeral service will be held for Allan on Wednesday, September 9th at 1:00 PM, at the Nutrien Rocanville Community Hall in Rocanville, Saskatchewan. All who knew him are welcome.

If you wish to share a story, comment, or any words with the Johnston family, you can “Reply” to this email and it will come to a special inbox. We’ll make sure that these messages find their way to the family.

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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

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On our demo table, real weeds sit next to fake plastic plants to show how WEED-IT actually works.

While basic sensors get fooled by green, our tech targets active chlorophyll to spot-spray only living weeds and slash chemical use by up to 90%.#AgTech #PrecisionAg #CdnAg pic.twitter.com/CPU01jqDky

— WEED-IT Canada (@weeditcanada) August 26, 2026

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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.

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CHEMICAL BASE PRICING:

• 500L or 1000L Totes (Subject to Availability)

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GOPHER CONTROL

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SOIL SAMPLING PROGRAM

Full-Spectrum Analysis
Advanced Fertility Recommendation
For full program details ask to be connected to a Johnston’s Regenerative rep.

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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)

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Trades Update

Johnstons Grain

Total Tonnage: 350MT

Johnstons Connected

Total Tonnage: 990MT

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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 Forecast

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: $1.3868
CAD into USD:$0.7215

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Commodities Update(USD$)

Oct’26 Live Cattle: $212.725
Oct’26 Lean Hogs: $83.150
Oil (WTI): $85.47
Oil (WCS): $64.86
Gold: $4,432.11
Silver: $66.25
Bitcoin: $78,500.00
Ethereum: $2,466.30

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Daily Joke

Last night, someone broke into our house and stole a dozen eggs. They also left a saucepan filled with warm water.

Police believe it was poachers.

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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

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CANARY SEED

#1 Canada
$0.17-$0.18/Lb
FOB Farm Sept-Nov

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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: $812.30
Jan 2027 Futures: $822.30

Non-Gmo Canola (Clearfield)
July: Call For Bid
August: Call For Bid

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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

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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: $513-4
Dec 26′ Futures: $536-0
Mar 27′ Futures: $550-6

Southern AB Corn (FOB)
Sept: $325
Oct:$331
Nov:$334
Dec: $336
Jan-Mar: $344
Apr-Jun:$347
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
Delivered AB Facility | Sept-Dec

Brown Flax
#1 Canada: Call For Bid
Fob Farm SK | Sept-Dec

Brown Flax
#1 Canada: Call For Bid
Fob Farm MB|

Yellow Flax
#1 Canada: Call For Bid
AB SK MB | Sept -Dec

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LENTILS

Large Greens (Lairds)
#2 Canada: $0.23-$0.25/lb
FOB Farm for Sept-Nov

Medium Greens (Richleas)
#1 Can: $0.125-0.135/Lb
FOB Farm Oct-Nov

Small Greens (Estons)
#1 Canada: $0.18-$0.195/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

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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

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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: $348-6
Dec 2026 Futures: $372-0

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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

Yellow Peas
#2 Canada: $7.00-$7.30/bu
FOB Farm Sept-Nov
Minimum: 22% protein
S.W. Manitoba

Green Peas
#2 Canada: $7.50-$8.00/bu
FOB Farm Sept-Dec
Saskatchewan

Green Peas
#2 Canada: $9.40/bu
Delivered Sept-Oct
Alberta

Maple Peas
Mosaic: No Bid
Acers: No Bid
Blazers: No Bid

Feed Peas
Call For Bid
FOB farm Sept forward
AB | SK | MB

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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

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SOYBEANS

Soybeans
US #2 or better:
$15.70-$16.10/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

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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

In Loving Memory of Allan Johnston

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