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Opening Comments
RECAP:Crop Production Show: Day-1
Day 1 of the Western Canadian Crop Production Show was extremely eventful and we thank all those who’ve taken the time to stop by the booth to chat, it is always a pleasure seeing everyone! If you’ve ’ve been following the Johnstons Grain social channels, you may have seen a major announcement yesterday. Our partners at WEED-IT Canada were awarded the Innovation Award at the *43rd Annual Western Canadian Crop Production Show.
WEED-IT’s precision spraying technology uses optical sensors to detect living green plants and apply herbicide only where weeds are present, significantly reducing chemical use while maintaining effective control. The system helps producers lower input costs, improve efficiency, and support more sustainable farming practices without sacrificing performance.
Travis Albrecht of Johnstons Regenerative delivered the keynote address on behalf of WEED-IT Canada, having been one of the earliest adopters—if not the first—to implement the technology in Western Canada. We’re proud to partner with an innovative company that aligns closely with the future direction of agriculture.
A special shoutout as well to Nishiza Kurji and Chris Hubbard of WEED-IT for the tremendous behind-the-scenes work they’ve done and continue to do to support the success of this technology.
If you’re attending the show this year, be sure to stop by booths B-155 & B-156 in the O&T Farms Hall.Similarily if you’re interested in vistin and award winning spot spray technology please stop by booth A92 if you have a moment. The Johnstons Grain booth has plenty of giveaways on hand, along with an updated and robust crop protection portfolio featuring several new additions you won’t want to miss. And yes … I can confirm we do have black hats in stock. Swing by and grab yours while supplies last!
Exhibitor Floor Plan: Floor plan – Western Canadian Crop Production Show
Financial Data Provided By Glengarry Farm Finance
There is near consensus in the market that the Bank of Canada will remain unchanged on Jan 28.
Current Prime: 4.45%,
Estimated 5-year fixed rate available to prime borrowers: 4.7%
Next Bank of Canada rate decision: January 28, 2026 (unlikely to change).
Financing Tip of the Week: Are You Operating Too Close to the Edge? Signs Your Business is in Financial Stress.
Many farmers ignore the early warning signs of financial trouble and only realize the severity of the issue when a major event occurs. The early signs of financial stress are the lack of a financial cushion and marketing produce in unfavourable market conditions. Did you know these early warning signs, and do you know what comes next? Find out how these situations get out of control here https://johnstons.glengarry.ca/post/farming-financial-problems-warning-signs.
New-Crop Pricing
When available, all of our new crop pricing for each commodity & location can be found in this section: Stay Tuned!
COMMODITY 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.
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 SK
- Manitoba 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
Levon Sargsyan: (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)
Northwest MB (Calgary Office):
Levon Sargsyan – (403) 836-8918 (levon@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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-13 | Kabuli Chickpeas | Feed, Max 14% Moisture | $0.1075/lb FOB Farm | Approx. Gross 408mt | Oungre, SK | 01/13/26 – 03/31/26 |
| 2026-01-13 | Feed Oats | Feed, Min 38lbs/bu, Max 14.5% Moisture | $3.25/bu FOB Farm | Approx Gross 30,000bu (462mt) | Raymond, AB | 01/14/26 – 02/15/26 |
| 2026-01-13 | Yellow Peas | #2 or better, max 16% moisture | $7.00/bu FOB Farm | Approx. gross 88mt | Springside, SK | 01/13/26 – 02/28/26 |
Total Tonnage: 558MT
Johnstons Connected
| Origin | Commodity | Product Type | Grade | Price | Volume | Ship Begin | Ship End | Delivery Type | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | Barley | – | Feed | CAD $268.00 / MT | 616 MT | 2026-01-14 | 2026-02-28 | Delivered | Lethbridge, AB, CAN |
| Canada | Barley | – | Feed | CAD $235.00 / MT | 172 MT | 2026-01-13 | 2026-02-28 | Delivered | Cromer, MB, CAN |
| Canada | Barley | – | Feed | CAD $265.00 / MT | 172 MT | 2026-01-19 | 2026-01-30 | Delivered | Lethbridge, AB, CAN |
| Canada | Barley | – | Feed | CAD $260.00 / MT | 344 MT | 2026-01-13 | 2026-01-31 | Delivered | Medicine Hat, AB, CAN |
Total Tonnage: 1,304MT
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: $1.3878
CAD into USD:$0.7206
Commodities Update(USD$)
Feb’26 Live Cattle: $235.725
Feb’26 Lean Hogs: $85.250
Oil (WTI): $61.48
Oil (WCS): $46.46
Gold: $4,620.39
Silver: $91.78
Bitcoin: $95,051.00
Ethereum: $3,299.00
Daily Joke
If April showers bring May flowers, what do May flowers bring?
Pilgrims…
Grain Bid Update
BARLEY
| Feed Barley | FOB Farm (Jan-Mar) |
| Medicine Hat, AB | $5.15-$5.30 |
| Red Deer, AB | $5.15-$5.30 |
| Edmonton, AB | $5.10-$5.25 |
| Swift Current, SK | $4.70-$4.85 |
| Saskatoon, SK | $4.50-$4.60 |
| Regina, SK | $4.45-$4.60 |
| Yorkton, SK | $4.40-$4.55 |
| Estevan, SK | $4.25-$4.40 |
| Brandon, MB | $4.35-$4.50 |
Southern Alberta Feed Barley (Delivered)
$267 JFM (↓$2)
$275 AMJ
$265 SOND
Malt Barley
No bid
CANARY SEED
#1 Canada
$0.18-0.19/bu
FOB Farm Jan-Mar
CANOLA
Conventional Canola
$12.75/bu
Delivered Strathmore Ab
Jan-Mar
Closing Futures Prices
Mar 2026 Futures: $625.90
May 2026 Futures: $636.40
July 2026 Futures: $643.80
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: $0.25-0.26/lb (↓0.01/lb)
FOB Farm for Jan-Mar
Max 10% 7mm, Min 30% 9mm
Feed/Sample Kabuli
$0.11-0.12/Lb
FOB Farm Jan-Mar
Premiums for: Larger Sizing with Damage
Desi Chickpeas
Call for bid
CORN
#2CW Corn MB FOB Farm
JFM 2026: $5.10-5.20/bu
AM 2026: $5.25-5.50/bu (↓$0.15)
JJ 2026: $5.35-5.65/bu
OND 2026: $5.50/bu (↓$0.20)
JFM 2027: $5.80/bu (↓$0.20)
Closing Futures Prices
March 26′ futures: $446-0
May 26′ Futures: $454-0
Dec 26′ Futures: $464-4
FOB Farm Southern AB Corn
$278 Jan-Mar
$286 Apr-May
$289 June-July
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: $16.55-17.00/bu
FOB Farm for Jan-Mar SK
Limited volume available
#1 Canada: $16.50-17.00/bu
FOB Farm Jan-Mar, AB
Yellow Flax
#1 Canada: $21.00-21.50/bu
FOB Farm Jan-Mar
LENTILS
Large Greens (Lairds)
#2 Canada: $0.25-0.26/lb (↑$0.01)
FOB Farm for Jan-Mar
Limited Buying Interest*
Medium Greens (Richleas)
#2 Canada/US: $0.15-0.16/lb USD (↓$0.01c)
FOB farm Jan-Mar
Subject to reconfirmation*
Small Greens (Estons)
#1 Canada: $0.18-0.19/lb (↓0.01c)
FOB Farm for Jan-Mar
Downward Pricing Pressure*
Red Lentils
#2 Canada: $0.21-0.22/lb (↑$0.01)
FOB Farm for Jan-Mar
Southern AB & SK
Feed Lentils
$0.13-0.14/lb
FOB farm Jan-Mar
French Green Lentils
#1 Can: $0.20-0.21/lb
FOB Farm Jan-Mar
Limited Volume Available*
Beluga Lentils (Black)
Call for Bid
MUSTARD
Yellow Mustard
#1 Canada: $0.37-0.38/lb (↓0.02c)
FOB farm for Jan-Mar
Brown Mustard
#1 Canada: $0.37-0.38/lb (↓0.02c)
FOB farm for Jan-Mar
or as needed within that delivery window
Oriental Mustard
#1 Canada: $0.45-0.46/lb (↑$0.01)
FOB farm for Jan-Mar
or as needed within that delivery window
ask us about Jan-Mar 26 pricing
OATS
Milling Oats (Min: 42Lb/Bu)
$3.00-3.25/bu
FOB Farm Jan-Mar Southeast Sk | West MB
freight area sensitive*
$3.00-3.40/bu
FOB Farm Jan-Mar
Manitoba
Feed Oats (38-40Lb/Bu)
$2.25-$2.60/bu
FOB Farm Jan-Mar
Discounts for lighter product
Freight area sensitive
Closing Futures Prices
March 2026 futures: $307-0
May 2026 futures: $314-0
PEAS
Yellow Peas
#2 Canada: $7.00-7.25/bu
FOB Farm Jan-Mar
S.E SK-West MB
Higher Values in MB subject to reconfirmation
Green Peas
#2 Canada: $9.50-10.00/bu
FOB farm Jan-Mar
or as needed within that delivery window
Maple Peas
Mosaic: $10.00-11.00/bu
Acers: $10.50-11.00/bu
Blazers: Call For Bid
FOB farm Jan-Mar, Central AB
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:
$12.65-$13.15/bu (↓0.10)
FOB Farm Jan-Mar
SE SK & SW Manitoba
Closing Futures Prices
March 26′ Futures: $1061-2
May 26′ Futures: $1073-2
Nov 26′ Futures: $1073-0
WHEAT
#1 CWRS 14.0% Protein
$6.50-7.00/bu
FOB Farm Jan-Mar
SE SK | MT,USA area preferred*
#1 CWRS 13.5% Pro:
$6.30-$6.70/bu
FOB Farm
Jan-Mar, SK
#1 CWAD (Durum)
No Bid
Feed Wheat
$5.50-$6.00/bu
FOB Farm
Jan-Mar, AB/SK/MB
$5.75-$6.25
FOB Farm
Jan-Mar Sk
Freight Sensitive*
Triticale
Call for bid
