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Opening Comments
On The Road Again!
AGRIVISIONS is just about underway and we’re officially en route. The trucks are loaded to the roof with everything we need for a great couple of days; full booth setup, TVs, signage, handouts, pens, soil kits and more. If it’s part of the show, it’s packed and rolling down the highway. As for the booth handouts, they might not pass as a great Valentine’s Day gift, but they are gifts nonetheless… and if you haven’t picked anything up yet, they’re at least a place to start.
In just a few short hours we’ll be pulling into Lloydminster Alberta or Saskatchewan, depending on which side of the street you’re standing on. Either way, we’re looking forward to connecting with growers and industry partners from across the region.
Make sure to stop by booths #307 & #308 in the Alberta Building to say hello. Whether you want to talk grain marketing, see what’s new with Johnstons Connected, review current opportunities, or just catch up, we’re ready for the conversation. As always, if you have soil samples you’d like reviewed, this is a great opportunity to bring them along. Drop them off and spend some time with our in-house soil specialist to go over results, fertility plans, and strategies heading into the season. We’ll see you there.
Johnstons Connected Trading Platform
The Johnstons Connected platform continues to demonstrate its value for both buyers and producers—most recently for corn growers in Manitoba. Since the start of the year, and especially over the past month, the Target Platform has been working on behalf of farmers, generating offers and successfully executing trades while they focus on other priorities.
Several of these offers were above market, and by listing them on the platform, they gained significant exposure—creating strong results for all parties involved (see below).
If you’re interested in registering for our free-to-use Target Platform, please sign up using the link below.
Johnston’s Connected Home Page
Impending Gopher Season
As we approach spring, timing is critical when it comes to managing gophers. These pests emerge from hibernation early in the season and begin breeding shortly after, meaning early, proactive control can significantly reduce in-crop pressure later on.
If spending long days shooting isn’t practical or efficient, there’s another effective option. Our rolled zinc phosphide bait is a proven solution and remains one of the most reliable control tools available since the loss of strychnine. We have ample supply available for pickup or can coordinate delivery with your next chemical order.
If you have field access, now is the time to scout and act—before breeding begins and populations expand. We are currently offering 22 kg bags at $179 per bag. For more information or to place an order, please reach out to your trusted broker at Johnstons Grain: 1.844.324.7778
2025 BlackEarth Harvest Trial Data
Black Earth develops and manufactures humic solutions from its exclusive Humalite reserve, maintaining full control from mine to market. Its trial program is designed to bring discipline and credibility to a category where performance is often questioned, operating within core, high-accountability agricultural systems alongside experienced growers, agronomists, and independent research partners.
Each trial evaluates performance under real farming conditions rather than ideal scenarios. All results are generated using credible methodologies and independent data sources, with measurable, calculable outcomes centered on yield response and practical return on investment that farmers recognize and value. For more information on the 2025 trial data, or to request the full trial data booklet, please contact garrett.forster@johnstonsgrain.com.
Grain Marketing & Movement
Grain marketing windows are tightening, with the majority of our programs now committed for March and beyond. Limited opportunities for prompt movement remain, but availability is highly dependent on commodity and location. Similarly, please notify your broker if you expect to be impacted by road bans. Advance notice allows us to coordinate deliveries properly, mitigate higher freight costs tied to secondary weights, and reduce the risk of added charges or delays once restrictions are in place.
NEW PRICING OPPORTUNITY IN TSP (TRIPLE SUPERPHOSPHATE)
Most suppliers of fertilizer in Western Canada have been increasing prices on Nitrogen and Phosphate and other forms of synthetic fertility. Here at Johnston’s, we’re pleased to announce a price improvement on our TSP fertilizer.
NEW PRICE: $1150/t del’d to farm in AB, SK and MB.
TSP is a premium granular phosphate fertilizer containing 46% P205, and 15% Calcium (a critical nutrient that most soils are deficient in). Other key features include:
10-12 on the fertilizer salt index vs. MAP which is 30-32
Soil structure building
Water holding capacity building
Easier on biology than competing products
And… much more. Reply to this email with “TSP vs. MAP Information Package” to receive a comprehensive side-by-side comparison outlining the key differences between TSP and MAP.
New-Crop Pricing
All prices are FOB Farm and will have an Act of God provision (AOG), reach out to your trusted broker at Johnstons Grain for more information & stay tuned for more offers!
Barley (Feed)
Min:48Lbs
$5.00/bu FOB
Sept-Dec
DDC (AOG)
Canary Seed
#1 Canada
$0.18-0.19/lb
Sept-Dec
10-15bu/ac AOG
Flax
#1 CW Brown
Call For Bid
Sept-Dec
10-15bu/ac AOG
Subject to reconfirmation
#1 CW Yellow
Call For Bid
Sept-Dec
10-15bu/ac AOG
Subject to reconfirmation
Lentils
#1 Large Green(Lairds)
$0.23-0.24/lb
Sept-Dec
10-15bu/ac AOG
Medium Green (Richleas)
N/A
#1 Small Green(Estons)
$0.20-0.21/lb
Sept-Dec
10-15bu/ac AOG
#1 Red Lentils
N/A
#1 French Green
$0.19-0.20/lb
Sept-Dec
10-15bu/ac AOG
Mustard
#1 Yellow
$0.39-0.40/lb
Sept-Dec
10-15bu/ac AOG
Ask about deferred movement premiums
#1 Brown
$0.29-0.30/lb
Sept-Dec
10-15bu/ac AOG
Ask about deferred movement premiums
Oriental
$0.37-0.38/lb
Sept-Dec
10-15bu/ac AOG
Ask about deferred movement premiums
Peas
#2 Yellow Peas
$7.00-7.20/bu
Sept-Dec
10-15bu/ac AOG
AB | SK | MB
#2 Green Peas
$8.00/bu
Sept-Dec
10-15bu/ac AOG
#2 Soybeans
$12.20-12.80/bu
Nov-Dec
NO Act of God
Max 2% damage
Max 20% splits
Max 1% FM,
Max 1% other grains
NO live insects
***All prices are subject to reconfirmation and can change at any time***
CHEMICAL BASE PRICING:
Glyphosate 540: $5.19/L (500L or 1000L totes)
Glufosinate 150: $3.99/L (500L or 1000L totes)
Glufosinate 200: $5.29/L (500L or 1000L totes)
Additional quantity and bundling discounts available.
CHEMICAL SPECIALS*
Fluroxypyr+2,4-D (same actives as Octtain XL)
Current Price – $6745.50/450L tote ($6.75/ac)
Offer Price – $5990/450L tote ($5.99/ac)
Current Price – $289/case ($7.20/ac)
Offer Price – $239.60($5.99/ac)
Pinoxaden+Fluroxypyr (same actives as Axial Xtreme)
Current Price – $719/case ($17.99/ac)
Offer Price – $679.60/case ($16.99/ac)
Current Price – $2760/80L drum ($17.25/ac)
Offer Price – $2718.40/80L drum ($16.99/ac)
Offer runs till Mar 15th Additional discounts on crop inputs when paired with either one Glyphosate540, Glufosinate 150 or Glufosinate 200
SOIL SAMPLING PROGRAM:
Full-Spectrum Analysis Cost: $120/sample
Advanced Fertility Recommendation: Free & Highly Valuable
For full program details ask to be connected to a Johnston’s Regenerative rep.
Upcoming Tradeshows!
Our sales and management team will be attending the following trade shows in 2026, and we look forward to seeing you there! A quick reminder: if you have soil samples for analysis, you’re welcome to drop them off at our booth along with the completed fertility questionnaire during any trade show!
Western Canadian Crop Production Show | Jan 13-15 | Saskatoon SKManitoba Ag Days | Jan 20-22 | Brandon MB- AgriVisions | Feb 11-12 | Lloydminster AB
- Ag Expo | Feb 25-27 | Lethbridge AB
Contact Information
To reach a sales agronomist, please call:
Randy Adrian: (306) 294-0042
Deepak Chaunkaria: (844) 324-7778
Travis Albrecht, Director of Johnston’s Regenerative, please call: (403) 502-6332 (travis@johnstonsregenerative.com)
Michael Launer, Director of Johnston’s Regenerative, Lead Annelida Sales Rep, please call: (780) 232-0358 (michael@johnstonsregenerative.com)
To reach a territorial rep, please call:
Northwest, SK (Lashburn): Kylar Hope – (306) 361-0053 (kylar@johnstonsgrain.com)
South Central Manitoba (Calgary Office): Kress Schmidt – (844) 324-7778 (kress@johnstonsgrain.com)
SE Sask & SW Man (Welwyn Office): Mark Rankin – (844) 324-7778 (mark@johnstonsgrain.com)
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: Michael Launer – (780) 232-0358 (michael@johnstonsregenerative.com)
Trades Update
Johnstons Grain
| Contract Date | Commodity | Grade | Price | Quantity | Seller Location | Shipment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-09 | Feed Wheat | Red wheat, >57 lbs, <14.5% Moisture, <0.04% ergot,… | $6.25/Bushel FOB Farm | Approx. Gross 544 Mt | Glenavon, SK | 05/01/26 – 07/31/26 |
| 2026-02-09 | Small Green Lentils | #2 Or Better | 17.00 ¢/lb FOB Farm | approx gross: 440mt (10x44mt) | Gravelbourg, SK | 02/09/26 – 02/28/26 |
Total Tonnage: 984MT
Johnstons Connected
| Origin | Commodity | Product Type | Grade | Price | Volume | Ship Begin | Ship End | Delivery Type | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | Barley | – | Feed | CAD $280.00 / MT | 2064 MT | 2026-06-01 | 2026-07-31 | Delivered | Lethbridge, AB, CAN |
| Canada | Barley | – | Feed | CAD $280.00 / MT | 2064 MT | 2026-04-01 | 2026-05-31 | Delivered | Lethbridge, AB, CAN |
| Canada | Wheat | Red Only | Feed | CAD $278.00 / MT | 172 MT | 2026-02-09 | 2026-03-31 | Delivered | Olds, AB, CAN |
| Canada | Flax | Brown | No. 1 | CAD $708.62 / MT | 86 MT | 2026-02-09 | 2026-02-27 | Delivered | Carseland, Wheatland County, AB, CAN |
Total Tonnage: 4,386MT
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
Western Canadian Weather Update
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Currency Update
USD into CAD: $1.3535
CAD into USD:$0.7387
Commodities Update(USD$)
Apr’26 Live Cattle: $238.025
Apr’26 Lean Hogs: $96.475
Oil (WTI): $64.48
Oil (WCS): $48.69
Gold: $5,021.37
Silver: $81.12
Bitcoin: $68,891.00
Ethereum: $2,019.38
Daily Joke
Grain Bid Update
BARLEY
| Feed Barley | FOB Farm (Feb-Apr) |
| Medicine Hat, AB | $5.15-$5.30 |
| Red Deer, AB | $5.15-$5.30 |
| Edmonton, AB | $5.10-$5.25 |
| Swift Current, SK | $4.65-$4.90 |
| Saskatoon, SK | $4.65-$4.90 |
| Regina, SK | $4.55-$4.80 |
| Yorkton, SK | $4.55-$4.85 |
| Estevan, SK | $4.50-$4.75 |
| Brandon, MB | $4.50-$4.75 |
Southern Alberta Feed Barley (Delivered)
Feb $265
AMJ $280
SOND $270
Malt Barley
No bid
CANARY SEED
#1 Canada
$0.17-0.18/bu
FOB Farm Feb-Mar
CANOLA
Conventional Canola
Call For Bid
AB | SK | MB
Feb-April
Closing Futures Prices
Mar 2026 Futures: $664.10
May 2026 Futures: $674.60
July 2026 Futures: $682.10
We are always looking for tough, green, sprouted or heated canola. Please reach out with any offers
Non-Gmo Canola (Clearfield)
JFM: Call for bid
AMJ: Call for bid
CHICKPEAS
Kabuli Chickpeas
#2 Canada: $0.26-0.27/lb
FOB Farm for Feb-Mar
Max 10% 7mm, Min 30% 9mm
Feed/Sample Kabuli
MAX: $0.10/Lb
FOB Farm Jan-Mar
Premiums for: Larger Sizing with Damage
Desi Chickpeas
Call for bid
CORN
#2CW Corn MB FOB Farm
FEB-MAR 2026: $5.00-5.10/bu
APR-MAY 2026: $5.00-5.20/bu
JUNE-AUG 2026: $5.00-5.30/bu
Subject to Reconfirmation*
Closing Futures Prices
March 26′ futures: $429-2
May 26′ Futures: $437-4
Dec 26′ Futures: $458-0
Southern AB Corn (Delivered)
FEB-MAR: $264
APR-MAY: $268
June-July: $272
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: $16.60-$17.00/bu
FOB Farm for March Forward | SK
Possibly Into April & Beyond
#1 Canada: $17.00-17.50/bu
FOB Farm Feb-Mar, AB
Yellow Flax
#1 Canada: $21.00-22.00/bu
FOB Farm Feb-Mar
Possibly Into April & Beyond
LENTILS
Large Greens (Lairds)
#2 Canada: $0.25-0.26/lb
FOB Farm for Feb-Mar
Possibly Into April & Beyond
Medium Greens (Richleas)
#2 Canada/US: $0.15-0.16/lb USD
FOB farm Feb-Mar
Subject to reconfirmation*
Small Greens (Estons)
#1 Canada: $0.17-0.18/lb
FOB Farm for Feb-Mar
Downward Pricing Pressure*
Red Lentils
#2 Canada: $0.225-0.235/lb
FOB Farm for Feb-Mar
Southern AB & SK
Subject to Reconfirmation
Feed Lentils
$0.14-0.15/lb
FOB farm Feb-Mar
French Green Lentils
#1 Can: $0.20-0.21/lb
FOB Farm Feb-Mar
Limited Volume Available*
Beluga Lentils (Black)
Call for Bid
MUSTARD
Yellow Mustard
#1 Canada: $0.36-0.37/lb
FOB farm for Feb-Mar
Possibly Into April & Beyond
Brown Mustard
#1 Canada: $0.30-0.31/lb
FOB farm for Feb-Mar
Possibly Into April & Beyond
Oriental Mustard
#1 Canada: $0.44-0.45/lb
FOB farm for Feb-Mar
Freight Area Sensitive*
OATS
Milling Oats (Min: 42Lb/Bu)
$3.00-3.25/bu
FOB Farm March | Southeast Sk | West MB
freight area sensitive*
$3.00-3.50/bu
FOB Farm AMJ
SK
Subject to Reconfirmation
Feed Oats (38-40Lb/Bu)
$2.25-$2.60/bu
FOB Farm March & Beyond
Discounts for lighter product
Freight area sensitive
Closing Futures Prices
March 2026 futures: $301-2
May 2026 futures: $305-4
PEAS
Yellow Peas
#2 Canada: $7.50-8.00/bu
FOB Farm Feb-Mar. Higher values for extended delivery
Subject to reconfirmation
Green Peas
#2 Canada: $9.75-10.25/bu
FOB farm Feb-Mar
Possibly Into April & Beyond
Maple Peas
Mosaic: $12.00-13.00/bu
Acers: $12.00-13.00/bu
Blazers: 12.00-$12.50/bu
FOB farm Feb-Mar, Central & Southern AB
Subject to Reconfirmation
Feed Peas
$6.00-$6.50/bu
FOB farm Jan-Mar: AB/SK/MB
RYE
Hybrid Rye
$4.00-$4.50/bu
FOB farm JFM
Open-Pollinated Rye
$4.00-4.50/bu
FOB farm JFM
SOYBEANS
Soybeans
US #2 or better:
$12.25-$12.45/bu
FOB Farm Jan-Mar
SE SK & SW Manitoba
Higher values available closer to Winnipeg*
Closing Futures Prices
March 26′ Futures: $1123-0
May 26′ Futures: $1137-4
Nov 26′ Futures: $1103-6
WHEAT
#1 CWRS 14.0% Protein
Call For Bid
SE SK | MT,USA area preferred*
#1 CWRS 13.5% Pro:
Call For Bid
FOB Farm
Feb-Mar, SK
#1 CWRS Min:14.0% Pro:
Call For Bid
FOB Farm
Feb-Mar, AB | SK
#1 CWAD (Durum)
Call For Bid
Feed Wheat
$5.75-$6.25/bu
FOB Farm
Feb-Mar | SK
Call For Bid: AB & MB
Triticale
Call for bid
