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Opening Comments
IT’S TIME TO START THINKING ABOUT CROP PROTECTION PURCHASES…
With depressed commodity prices and tight budgets, farmer purchasing on 2026 crop protection needs has been slow through the fall and into the new year. To date, farmers have made the right choice by purchasing Nitrogen rather than crop protection as Nitrogen prices have been rising while chemical prices have been flat. At Johnston’s, we have not been sounding any alarms on crop protection purchasing as we understand the situation on many farms in Western Canada. However, due to deferred farm purchasing on chemical, we can see some bottlenecks coming between now and seeding. Deferred ordering from our overseas manufacturing partners is going to put their factories at or beyond their production capacities on these pre-burn and in-crop chemical products. This could result in price increases or potentially product shortages in season.
Chinese New Year is taking place right now. Feb 17th – March 3rd. During this window, factories are completely shut down in China and manufacturing is at a standstill. From March 4th forward, there will be a glut of product that needs to be put through these facilities in a short window with new orders coming from around the world. With 30 days of production time required and 6-8 weeks of shipping time required to land the product on farms in Western Canada, the window is very tight for in-crop products. We’re not trying to be alarmist, but we think it would be worthwhile for our farm clients to start putting in crop protection orders in the next 2-3 weeks.
We understand that for a lot of our clients cash is still tight. For that reason, we have Scotiabank Yield More Financing and FCC Credit available to farmers. In some cases we may be able to work out some short-term credit options that would make payments due closer to the time of delivery. 15 to 30-day terms could be available in some cases. Possibly even 45-day terms on some specific products. We’ll still require payment prior to delivery, but terms could be extended briefly to allow farms to collect grain settlements and free up cash or open up credit lines.
Give us a call today to start discussing your options for locking in spring chem needs because……
For access to our full catalogue of products including, but not limited to: Inoculants, Granular Fertilizers (TSP, Calcium, Biology, etc), Seed Treatments and Seed Enhancers, Pre-burn chemistries and tank mixes, In-crop weed control, foliar fertilizers (macro and micro), humic substances, and vermicastings-based biological products, see the link below!
https://shop.johnstonsgrain.com/webstore
Call us at 1.844.324.7778 if you have any questions!
Impending Gopher Season: AB & SK Plea for Federal Help
Alberta and Saskatchewan jointly submitted an emergency use request to Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) to allow the temporary use of two-per-cent liquid strychnine to control Richardson’s ground squirrels (gophers) for the 2026 growing season. They did this because producers have reported high pest pressure and significant crop, forage and pasture damage from exploding ground-squirrel populations. (Gopher options remain slim | The Western Producer)
Recently and unfortunately, the PMRA denied the emergency use request, meaning strychnine will not be approved for use in 2026 to manage ground squirrels in Alberta or Saskatchewan. With strychnine no longer an option, producers are evaluating other registered control tools that can be implemented within current regulatory frameworks. For operations where spending extended days shooting is not practical or efficient, commercially available alternatives such as rolled zinc phosphide Burrow Oat Bait remain a registered and most effective control option available today when applied according to label directions.
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
TRIPLE SUPERPHOSPHATE (TSP)
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
$0.19-0.20/Lb
Sept-Dec
10-15bu/ac AOG
#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 Glyphosate 540, 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 MBSaskSoil Soil Health Conference | February 11-12 | Saskatoon SKAgriVisions | Feb 11-12 | Lloydminster AB- Ag Expo | Feb 25-27 | Lethbridge AB
- Ag in Motion | July 21-23 | Langham SK
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-18 | Feed Oats | Feed, >36 lbs, <14% moisture (buyer has seen pictu… | $2.25/Bushel FOB Farm | Approx. Gross 620 Mt | Calgary, AB | 02/18/26 – 04/30/26 |
| 2026-02-18 | Feed Barley | Feed, >48 lbs, <14.8% Moisture, <1 ppm vomi | $4.60/Bushel FOB Farm | Approx. Gross 132 Mt | Storthoaks, SK | 09/01/26 – 10/31/26 |
| 2026-02-18 | Kabuli Chickpeas | #3, Min 30% 9mm, Max 20% 7mm | $0.22/lb FOB Farm | Approx. Gross 384mt | Robsart, SK | 03/01/26 – 04/30/26 |
Total Tonnage: 1,136MT
Johnstons Connected
| Origin | Commodity | Product Type | Grade | Price | Volume | Ship Begin | Ship End | Delivery Type | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | Barley | – | Feed | CAD $266.00 / MT | 516 MT | 2026-03-01 | 2026-03-31 | Delivered | Red Deer, AB, CAN |
Total Tonnage: 516MT
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: $1.3697
CAD into USD:$0.7300
Commodities Update(USD$)
Apr’26 Live Cattle: $242.750
Apr’26 Lean Hogs: $92.675
Oil (WTI): $66.34
Oil (WCS): $49.64
Gold: $5,013.35
Silver: $78.4
Bitcoin: $66,027.00
Ethereum: $1,928.87
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
Mar $268
April $275
May-July $280
Malt Barley
No bid
CANARY SEED
#1 Canada
$0.18-0.19/bu
FOB Farm Feb-Mar
CANOLA
Conventional Canola
Call For Bid
AB | SK | MB
Feb-April
Closing Futures Prices
May 2026 Futures: $681.60
July 2026 Futures: $693.10
Nov 2026 Futures: $688.40
We are always looking for tough, green, sprouted or heated canola. Please reach out with any offers
Non-Gmo Canola (Clearfield)
AMJ: Call for bid
July: Call For Bid
August: Call For Bid
CHICKPEAS
Kabuli Chickpeas
#2 Canada: $0.26-0.27/lb
FOB Farm for Feb-May
Max 10% 7mm, Min 30% 9mm
Feed/Sample Kabuli
MAX: $0.10/Lb
FOB Farm March Forward
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
May 26′ Futures: $434-6
July 26′ Futures: $442-4
Sept 26 Futures: $444-2
Southern AB Corn (Delivered)
Feb-Mar: $263
Apr-May: $268
June-July: $273
Aug-Oct: $279
Nov-Dec: $287
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: $16.50-$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: $0.16-0.17/lb USD
FOB farm Feb-Mar
Subject to reconfirmation*
Small Greens (Estons)
#1 Canada: $0.18-0.19/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: $322-0
May 2026 futures: $318-2
PEAS
Yellow Peas
#2 Canada: $7.00-8.00/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: $13.00-13.50/bu
Blazers: 12.00-$12.50/bu
FOB farm March-May, AB | SK
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 February Forward
Open-Pollinated Rye
$4.00-4.50/bu
FOB farm February Forward
SOYBEANS
Soybeans
US #2 or better:
$12.50-$13.00/bu
FOB Farm Jan-Mar
SE SK & SW Manitoba
Higher values available closer to Winnipeg*
Closing Futures Prices
May 26′ Futures: $1150-4
July 26′ Futures: $1162-4
Aug 26′ Futures: $1152-4
WHEAT
#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
Call For Bid
Triticale
$4.25-4.75/bu
FOB Farm
