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Lentil Market Update
The outlook for the Canadian lentil market remains supportive, although significant uncertainty still surrounds the size of the 2026 crop. Production across all lentil classes is generally expected to decline from last year, with yield potential becoming increasingly difficult to gauge as Saskatchewan crop condition ratings have trended lower since mid-July. Globally, India continues to be a key demand driver. While monsoon rainfall remains below average across many of the country’s major tur-producing regions, pulse markets have yet to fully reflect any weather-related concerns. At the same time, India’s appetite for imported lentils remains robust, with 154,000 tonnes imported in May, a period that is typically one of the slowest months for lentil imports, highlighting underlying demand despite seasonal trends. In Australia, some lentil-growing regions are beginning to show signs of dryness, though conditions are not yet severe enough to materially affect production expectations. Taken together, tightening Canadian production prospects, resilient import demand from India, and the potential for weather-related risks in competing exporting nations suggest that lentil markets warrant close attention as the growing season progresses.
Financial Update by Glengarry Farm Finance
The 5-year Government of Canada bond rate is staying high, along with 5-year fixed rates.
Market Rate Snapshot provided by Glengarry Farm Finance (For General Information only).
- Current Canadian Prime Rate: 4.45%
- Estimated 5-Year Fixed Lending Rate at Canadian Lending Institutions: 5.0% – 5.3% (July 27)
- Next Bank of Canada rate decision: September 2, 2026 (unlikely to change).
Financing Tip of the Week: What is Alternative Lending
Alternative or non-bank lending now funds about 30% of all residential mortgages in Canada, yet many farmers have never heard of it. Alternative Lenders have proven to be very competitive in several focused market segments underserved by traditional lenders. Learn more about the fastest-growing segment of Canadian finance and why it’s not well known in agriculture here: https://johnstons.glengarry.ca/post/the-rise-of-alternative-farm-lending.
Rates vary by lender, borrower profile, loan characteristics, and market conditions. Information is provided for general market commentary only and does not represent rates offered by Glengarry Farm Finance
Take Aim at Bigger Savings!
Pre-Harvest Applications
New Crop Yellow Peas: Alberta
New crop yellow pea demand is beginning to emerge, with active buying interest for August–September movement across parts of central and southern Alberta. Buyers are currently seeking #2 or Better yellow peas that have been desiccated using Diquat creating an opportunity for growers who are planning ahead.
If your desiccation program includes glyphosate, don’t worry, you still have marketing options! This buyer is able to purchase glyphosate-desiccated peas, although they they will be subject to a modest price discount compared to diquat-desiccated product.
With desiccants becoming increasingly difficult to source this season, planning ahead can make a meaningful difference. At Johnstons Grain, we’ve secured a limited supply of Diquat at $9.49/L so you can stay ahead of the rush rather than scrambling at the last minute. If you’re looking to maximize the value of your yellow peas while ensuring your desiccation program aligns with buyer requirements, reach out to the Johnstons Grain team today. We’re here to help you develop a marketing and desiccation strategy that puts you in the strongest possible position for harvest.
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.
CHEMICAL BASE PRICING:
Glyphosate 540: $5.99/L
Glufosinate 150: $4.49/L
Glufosinate 200: $7.89/L
Diquat 240: $9.49/L
Imazamox+Bentazon: $30.09/L
- 500L or 1000L Totes (Subject to Availability)
Gopher Control
SOIL SAMPLING PROGRAM
Full-Spectrum Analysis Cost:$149/sample
Advanced Fertility Recommendation: Free & Highly Valuable
For full program details ask to be connected to a Johnston’s Regenerative rep.
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)
SE Sask & SW Man (Welwyn Office): Mark Rankin – (306) 434-8873 (mark@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)
Adam Sheppard: (306) 858-3002 (adam@johnstonsgrain.com)
Regenerative Agronomy
Dr. Clemence Muitire, PHD Soil Science | Director of Regenerative Agronomy: (403) 585-3518 (clemence@johnstonsregenerative.com)
Frank Koch, Regenerative Agronomist: (587) 678-4699 (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)
Trades Update
Johnstons Grain
| Contract Date | Commodity | Grade | Price | Quantity | Seller Location | Shipment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-29 | Brown Flax | #1 (buyer has seen sample) | $17.25/Bushel Delivered | Approx. Gross 26 Mt | Pilot Butte, SK | 08/01/26 – 08/31/26 |
| 2026-07-29 | Feed Barley | Feed, >48 lbs, <14.8% Moisture, <1 ppm Vomi | $5.10/Bushel FOB Farm | Approx. Gross 645 Mt | Fertile, SK | 09/01/26 – 12/31/26 |
| 2026-07-29 | Feed Wheat | Red wheat, >58 lbs, <14.5% Moisture, little excret… | $6.00/Bushel FOB Farm | Approx. Gross 258 Mt | Holdfast, SK | 07/29/26 – 08/07/26 |
| 2026-07-29 | Feed Wheat | RED FEED WHEAT | HOG SPEC | $6.40/BU FOB Farm | APPROX GROSS: 272MT (6X44MT LOADS) | Deloraine, MB | 08/03/26 – 08/17/26 |
| 2026-07-29 | Feed Barley | Feed, >48 lbs, <14.8% Moisture | $5.50/Bushel FOB Farm | Approx. Gross 44 Mt | Naicam, SK | 07/29/26 – 08/08/26 |
Total Tonnage: 1,245MT
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!
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Currency Update
USD into CAD: $1.41
CAD into USD:$0.70
Commodities Update(USD$)
Oct’26 Live Cattle: $226.725
Oct’26 Lean Hogs: $88.250
Oil (WTI): $81.21
Oil (WCS): $65.71
Gold: $4,023.00
Silver: $56.93
Bitcoin: $63,436.00
Ethereum: $1,874.32
Daily Joke
Grain Bid Update
BARLEY
| Feed Barley | FOB Farm (August | Old Crop Only) |
| Medicine Hat, AB | $5.80-$6.00 |
| Red Deer, AB | $5.75-$6.00 |
| Edmonton, AB | $5.55-$5.80 |
| Swift Current, SK | $5.55-$5.70 |
| Saskatoon, SK | $5.40-$5.55 |
| Regina, SK | $5.30-$5.45 |
| Yorkton, SK | $5.25-$5.40 |
| Estevan, SK | $5.20-$5.40 |
| Brandon, MB | $5.15-$5.30 |
Southern Alberta Feed Barley (Delivered)
Aug: $290
Sept-Oct: $270
Nov-Dec: $275
Jan-Feb27: $285
Malt Barley
No bid
CANARY SEED
#1 Canada
$0.17-$0.18/Lb
FOB Farm July-Aug
#1 Canada
$0.175-$0.185/Lb
FOB Farm Oct-Nov
CANOLA
*We are always looking for tough, green, sprouted or heated canola. Please reach out with any offers*
Conventional Canola
$17.00/bu | Delivered
Southern-Alberta
Prompt
Conventional Canola
$16.00-$17.00/bu
FOB Farm Aug
Southeast Saskatchewan
Closing Futures Prices
Nov 2026 Futures: $786.10
Jan 2027 Futures: $794.80
Non-Gmo Canola (Clearfield)
July: Call For Bid
August: Call For Bid
CHICKPEAS
Kabuli Chickpeas
#2 Canada: $0.25-$0.27/lb
FOB Farm for Aug
Max 10% 7mm, Min 30% 9mm
Kabuli Chickpeas
#2 Canada: $0.24-$0.25/lb
FOB Farm for Oct-Nov
Max 10% 7mm, Min 30% 9mm
Feed/Sample Kabuli
$0.09-0.10/Lb
FOB Farm July Forward
Desi Chickpeas
Call for bid
CORN
#2CW Corn MB FOB Farm
Aug: $5.00-$5.50 | OLD CROP ONLY*
Aug-Sept: Call for bid
Oct-Dec: Call for bid
Closing Futures Prices
Sept 26′ Futures: $457-0
Dec 26′ Futures: $479-2
Mar 27′ Futures: $494-0
Southern AB Corn (FOB)
Aug: $296
Sept: $296
Oct-Dec: $305
Jan-Mar: $314
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: $16.00/bu
Delivered AB Facility | August
OLD CROP ONLY*
Yellow Flax
#1 Canada: $26.00/bu
Delivered AB Facility | August
OLD CROP ONLY*
LENTILS
Large Greens (Lairds)
#2 Canada: $0.21-$0.22/lb
FOB Farm for Aug forward
Large Greens (Lairds)
#2 Canada: $0.21-$0.22/lb
FOB Farm for Oct-Nov
Medium Greens (Richleas)
#1 Can: $0.12-0.13/Lb
FOB Farm Aug forward
Medium Greens (Richleas)
#1 Can: $0.13-0.14/Lb
FOB Farm Oct-Nov
Small Greens (Estons)
#1 Canada: $0.16-$0.17/lb
FOB Farm for Aug forward
Small Greens (Estons)
#1 Canada: $0.16-$0.19/lb
FOB Farm for Oct-Nov
Red Lentils
#2 Canada: $0.20-$0.21/Lb
FOB Farm for Aug forward
Call for applicable locations*
Red Lentils
#2 Canada: $0.215-$0.225/Lb
FOB Farm for Oct-Nov
Feed Lentils
$0.11-$0.12/lb
FOB farm July
French Green Lentils
#1 Can: $0.21-$0.22/lb
FOB Farm Aug forward
French Green Lentils
#1 Can: Call For Bid
FOB Farm Sept-Dec
Beluga Lentils (Black)
Call for Bid
MUSTARD
Yellow Mustard
#1 Canada: $0.35-$0.36/lb
FOB farm for Aug forward
Yellow Mustard
#1 Canada: $0.36-$0.37/lb
FOB farm for Oct-Nov
Brown Mustard
#1 Canada: $0.34-$0.35/Lb
FOB farm for Aug forward
Brown Mustard
#1 Canada: $0.35-$0.36/lb
FOB farm for Oct-Nov
Oriental Mustard
#1 Canada: $0.37-$0.38/lb
FOB farm for Aug forward
Variety Dependent*
Oriental Mustard
#1 Canada: $0.36-$0.38/lb
FOB farm for Oct-Nov
OATS
Milling Oats (Min: 42Lb/Bu)
$3.20-$3.50/bu
FOB Farm Aug forward | Southeast Sk | West MB
HIGHER Prices in MB!
Milling Oats (Min: 42Lb/Bu)
$3.50-$3.90/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: $313-6
Dec 2026 Futures: $327-6
PEAS
Yellow Peas
#2 Canada: $6.75-$7.00/bu
FOB Farm Aug forward
Saskatchewan
Yellow Peas
#2 Canada: $6.75-$7.25/bu
FOB Farm Sept-Dec
Saskatchewan
Yellow Peas
#2 Canada: $8.00-$8.55/bu
FOB Farm Aug-Sept
Alberta | GLYPHOSATE FREE
Green Peas
#2 Canada: $6.75-$7.25/bu
FOB Farm Aug forward
Saskatchewan
Green Peas
#2 Canada: $7.50-$8.50/bu
FOB Farm Oct-Nov
Saskatchewan
Maple Peas
Mosaic: $9.50-$10.00/bu
Acers: Call For Bid
Blazers: Call For Bid
FOB farm Oct-Nov
Subject to Reconfirmation
Feed Peas
$6.00-$6.50/bu
FOB farm Aug forward
AB | SK | MB
Feed Peas
$6.75-$7.00/bu
FOB farm July-Aug
AB | SK | MB
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
SOYBEANS
Soybeans
US #2 or better:
$15.00-$15.55/bu
FOB Farm Aug forward
SE SK & SW Manitoba
Higher values available closer to Winnipeg*
Soybeans
US #2 or better:
$15.00-$15.40/bu
FOB Farm Sept-Dec
SE SK & SW Manitoba
Higher values available closer to Winnipeg*
Closing Futures Prices
Sept 26′ Futures: $1210-0
Nov 26′ Futures: $1202-6
WHEAT
#1 CWRS 13.5% Pro:
Call For Bid
Southern-Alberta
Aug forward | PREMIUMS FOR HIGHER PROTEIN
#1 CPS 11.0% Pro
$9.00/bu Delivered
Southern -Alberta
Aug forward
#1 CWAD (Durum)
Call For Bid
Feed Wheat
$6.00-$6.50/bu
FOB Farm
Aug forward
Feed Wheat
$6.25-$6.30/bu
FOB Farm Sept-Nov
Triticale
Call For Bid
