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Western Canadian Grain Market Update & Forecast
The grain and oilseed complex enters summer with abundant global supplies, strong Canadian carryout stocks, and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty. Western Canadian growers are facing a market where weather, export demand, and trade policy will likely determine pricing opportunities through the remainder of 2026. Agriculture Canada continues to project generally adequate supplies across most commodities, with export performance becoming the key driver of price direction.
Feed Barley
Feed barley values have remained relatively stable despite large North American feed grain supplies. Canadian farmers increased barley acreage this spring, reflecting improved relative profitability compared to some pulse crops.
Forecast
Barley remains largely rangebound. Feed demand should provide downside support, but large grain supplies will likely cap significant rallies. Weather issues in Western Canada or the U.S. Northern Plains could create short-term pricing opportunities.
Outlook: Neutral to slightly bullish
Price Driver: Feed demand and summer weather concerns
Canola
Canola remains one of the stronger fundamental stories in Western Canada. Domestic crush demand continues to expand as processing capacity grows, helping absorb supplies. However, record 2025 production and large carryover stocks have limited upside. Recent improvements in Canada-China trade relations have also improved long-term demand prospects.
Forecast
Canola should remain the most attractive major crop from a profitability perspective, but rallies may be limited by ample global oilseed supplies. Weather premiums could develop quickly if Prairie growing conditions deteriorate.
Outlook: Moderately bullish
Price Driver: Crush demand, export movement, weather risk
Corn
Corn prices have stabilized after recovering from winter lows. Strong ethanol demand and export programs continue to support North American corn values. Western Canadian corn acres remain limited, but corn prices influence feed grain markets across the Prairies. USDA projections continue to show strong demand despite expectations for a large U.S. crop.
Forecast
Corn prices are expected to remain supported relative to other feed grains. Large U.S. production potential could limit rallies, but weather remains a significant risk factor through pollination season.
Outlook: Neutral to slightly bullish
Price Driver: U.S. weather and ethanol demand
Lentils
Lentil markets continue to work through large Canadian supplies following strong 2025 production. Statistics Canada estimates seeded acres declined this spring as growers shifted toward alternative crops. Export demand remains critical, particularly from South Asia and the Middle East.
Forecast
The acreage reduction should eventually help balance supplies. Any improvement in Indian import demand or weather issues in competing exporting countries could quickly tighten the market.
Outlook: Cautiously bullish
Price Driver: Export demand and Indian buying activity
Regenerative Farming Film: Groundswell
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What we’re looking for:
- Valid Class 1A Drivers License/G endorsement
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CHEMICAL BASE PRICING:
Glyphosate 540: $5.99/L
Glufosinate 150: $4.49/L
Glufosinate 200: $7.89/L
Diquat 240: $9.49/L
- 1000L Totes
SOIL SAMPLING PROGRAM
Full-Spectrum Analysis Cost:$149/sample
Advanced Fertility Recommendation: Free & Highly Valuable
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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)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-01 | Green Peas | #2 or Better | $9.85/bu FOB Farm | Approx Gross 440mt (10lds x 44mt) | Acadia Valley, AB | 07/01/26 – 07/31/26 |
| 2026-06-01 | Green Peas | #2 or Better | $9.85/bu FOB Farm | Approx Gross 440mt (10lds x 44mt) | Acadia Valley, AB | 07/01/26 – 07/31/26 |
| 2026-06-01 | Green Peas | #2 or Better | $9.85/bu FOB Farm | Approx Gross 220mt (5lds x 44mt) | Acadia Valley, AB | 07/01/26 – 07/31/26 |
| 2026-06-01 | Green Peas | #2 or Better | $9.85/bu FOB Farm | Approx Gross 220mt (5lds x 44mt) | Acadia Valley, AB | 07/01/26 – 07/31/26 |
| 2026-06-01 | Brown Flax | #1, <10% Moisture, <8% dockage | $17.50/Bushel FOB Farm | Approx. Gross 168 Mt | Spring Valley, SK | 06/01/26 – 07/31/26 |
| 2026-06-01 | Durum | Durum w/ 0.149% ergot | $7.60/bu delivered to Carseland, AB | Approx Gross 1617mt or 59,400bu (36lds x 45mt) | Milo, AB | 06/02/26 – 06/30/26 |
| 2026-06-01 | Soybeans | #2, <13% Moisture | $13.65/Bushel FOB Farm | Approx. Gross 56 Mt | Oxbow, SK | 07/01/26 – 07/31/26 |
Total Tonnage: 3,161MT
Johnstons Connected
| Origin | Commodity | Product Type | Grade | Price | Volume | Ship Begin | Ship End | Delivery Type | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | Barley | – | Feed | CAD $315.00 / MT | 516 MT | 2026-08-01 | 2026-08-31 | Delivered | Lethbridge, AB, CAN |
| Canada | Barley | – | Feed | CAD $325.00 / MT | 516 MT | 2026-06-01 | 2026-07-31 | Delivered | Lethbridge, AB, CAN |
| Canada | Peas | Green | No. 2, Machine Cleaned | USD $345.00 / MT | 270 MT | 2026-06-02 | 2026-06-30 | DAP | Vancouver, BC, CAN |
| Canada | Wheat | Any Class | Feed | CAD $320.00 / MT | 816 MT | 2026-06-01 | 2026-07-31 | Delivered | Taber, AB, CAN |
| Canada | Wheat | Red Only | Feed | CAD $328.00 / MT | 215 MT | 2026-06-01 | 2026-06-30 | Delivered | Olds, AB, CAN |
Total Tonnage: 1,817MT
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Currency Update
USD into CAD: $1.3839
CAD into USD:$0.7225
Commodities Update(USD$)
Aug’26 Live Cattle: $239.275
Aug’26 Lean Hogs: $96.675
Oil (WTI): $92.03
Oil (WCS): $71.43
Gold: $4,493.17
Silver: $75.33
Bitcoin: $69,351.00
Ethereum: $1,974.42
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New Crop Pricing: 2026/27
Alberta | Saskatchewan | Manitoba
2026 New Crop Pricing!
FEED BARLEY
Min: 48lbs | AB
$5.50-6.00/bu
FOB Farm: Sept-Dec
Min: 48lbs | SK
$4.85-5.00/bu
FOB Farm: Sept-Dec
Min: 48lbs | MB
$4.85-5.00/bu
FOB Farm: Sept-Dec
Malt Barley | AB,SK,MB
No bid
BEANS
Black Beans
No Bid
Cranberry Beans
No Bid
Great Northern Beans
No Bid
Fababeans
Call For Bid
Pinto Beans
No Bid
CANARY SEED
#1 Canada
$0.19-0.20/bu
FOB Farm: Sept-Dec
AB | SK
CANOLA
Conventional Canola |Alberta
Call For Bid
Conventional Canola | Saskatchewan
Call For Bid
Conventional Canola | Manitoba
Call For Bid
Non-Gmo Canola | AB,SK,MB
Call For Bid
CHICKPEAS
Kabuli Chickpeas
#2 Canada: $0.24-0.25/lb
FOB Farm for Sept-Dec
Max 20% 7mm, Min 40% 9mm
Desi Chickpeas
Call for bid
Note: The following new crop offers are subject to an Act of God (AOG) clause and include a First Right of Refusal provision talk to your trusted broker at Johnstons Grain for more information
CORN
Alberta
#2 YC: Offer Lethbridge Area
FOB Farm: Oct-Dec
#2 YC: Offer Lethbridge Area
FOB Farm: Jan-Mar 2027
#2 YC: Offer Lethbridge Area
FOB Farm: April-June 2027
Saskatchewan
Call For Bid
Manitoba
#2 YC: $5.50-5.75/bu
Oct-Dec 2026
#2 YC: $5.60-5.80/bu
FOB Farm: Jan-Mar 2027
#2 YC: $5.75-5.85/bu
FOB Farm: April-June 2027
#2 YC: $5.85-6.00/bu
FOB Farm: June-July 2027
SUBJECT TO RECONFIRMATION
FLAX
Disclaimer: Bids and buyer offers are currently limited; your best opportunity to secure a deal is by listing your new crop offer through the Johnstons Connected trading platform: Johnston’s Connected Home Page . Please include Acres, desired AOG coverage (10-15bu/ac) & delivery period on your offer.
Brown Flax | AB
#1CW: NO BID
FOB Farm Sept-Dec 2026
#1CW:NO BID | AB
FOB Farm Jan-Mar 2027
Brown Flax | SK
#1CW:$16.50-17.00
FOB Farm Jan-Mar 2027
#1CW:$17.25-17.50 | SK
FOB Farm Apr-June 2027
#1CW:$17.75-18.25 | SK
FOB Farm July-Sept 2027
Brown Flax | MB
#1CW:$16.75-17.25
FOB Farm Jan-Mar 2027
Yellow Flax | AB
#1CW: CALL TO OFFER
FOB FARM Sept-Dec
Yellow Flax | SK
#1CW: CALL TO OFFER
FOB FARM Sept-Dec
Yellow Flax | MB
#1CW: CALL TO OFFER
FOB FARM Sept-Dec
Note: The following new crop offers are subject to an Act of God (AOG) clause and include a First Right of Refusal provision talk to your trusted broker at Johnstons Grain for more information.
LENTILS
Large Greens (Lairds)| AB
#2 Canada: $0.23-0.24/lb
FOB Farm: Sept-Dec
Large Greens (Lairds) | SK
#2 Canada: $0.24-0.25/lb
FOB Farm: Sept-Dec
minimal demand
Medium Greens (Richleas )| AB
#1 Richleas: $0.13-0.14/lb
FOB Farm: Sept-Dec
Medium Greens (Richleas) | SK
#1 Richleas: $0.13-0.14/lb
FOB Farm: Sept-Dec
Small Greens (Estons) | AB
#1 Canada: $0.19-0.20/lb
FOB Farm: Sept-Dec
Small Greens (Estons) | SK
#1 Canada: $0.20-0.21/lb
FOB Farm: Sept-Dec
Red Lentils | AB
#2 Canada: $0.20-0.22/lb
FOB Farm: Sept-Dec
Red Lentils | SK
#2 Canada: $0.22-0.23/lb
FOB Farm: Sept-Dec
French Green Lentils | AB
#1 Can: $0.19-0.20/lb
FOB Farm Sept Dec
French Green Lentils | SK
#1 Can: $0.19-0.20/lb
FOB Farm Sept-Dec
Beluga Lentils | AB,SK,MB
Call for Bid
Note: The following new crop offers are subject to an Act of God (AOG) clause and include a First Right of Refusal provision talk to your trusted broker at Johnstons Grain for more information.
MUSTARD
Yellow Mustard | AB
#1 Canada: $0.39-0.40/lb
FOB farm Sept-Dec
Premiums for 2027 Delivery
Yellow Mustard |SK
#1 Canada: $0.39-0.40/lb
FOB farm Sept-Dec
Premiums for 2027 Delivery
Brown Mustard | AB
#1 Canada: $0.34-0.36/lb
FOB farm Sept-Dec
Premiums for 2027 Delivery
Brown Mustard | SK
#1 Canada: $0.35-0.36/lb
FOB farm for Sept-Dec
Premiums for 2027 Delivery
Oriental Mustard | AB
#1 Canada: $0.34-0.36/lb
FOB farm Sept-Dec
Variety Dependent*
Premiums for 2027 Delivery
Oriental Mustard | SK
#1 Canada: $0.35-0.36/lb
FOB farm Sept-Dec
Variety Dependent*
Premiums for 2027 Delivery
Note: The following new crop offers are subject to an Act of God (AOG) clause and include a First Right of Refusal provision talk to your trusted broker at Johnstons Grain for more information.
OATS
Milling Oats | AB
(Min: 42Lb/Bu)
$3.50-4.00/bu
FOB Far: Sept-Dec
Freight area sensitive*
Milling Oats | SK
(Min: 42Lb/Bu)
$3.25-3.70/bu
FOB Farm: Sept-Dec
Freight area sensitive*
Milling Oats | MB
(Min: 42Lb/Bu)
$3.25-4.00/bu
FOB Farm: Sept-Dec
freight area sensitive*
PEAS
Yellow Peas | AB
#2 Canada: $7.00-7.50/bu
FOB Farm Sept-Dec
Splits: Buyer Dependent
Yellow Peas | SK
#2 Canada: $7.00-7.50/bu
FOB Farm: Sept-Dec
Yellow Peas | MB
#2 Canada: $7.50-8.00/bu
min: (22%) Protein
FOB Farm: Sept-Dec
*Tariff Clause for Termination: Ask your broker*
Green Peas | AB
#2 Canada: $8.00-8.50/bu
FOB Farm: Sept-Dec
Green Peas | SK
#2 Canada: $8.00-8.50/bu
FOB Farm: Sept-Dec
Maple Peas | AB
Mosaic: $10/bu
Acers: Call For Bid
Blazers: Call For Bid
FOB Farm: Sept-Dec
Maple Peas | SK
Mosaic: Call For Bid
Acers: Call For Bid
Blazers: Call For Bid
FOB Farm: Sept-Dec
Subject to Reconfirmation
Note: The following new crop offers are subject to an Act of God (AOG) clause and include a First Right of Refusal provision talk to your trusted broker at Johnstons Grain for more information.
RYE
Hybrid Rye | AB,SK,MB
No Bid
Open-Pollinated Rye | AB,SK,MB
No Bid
WHEAT
#1 CWRS 13.5% | AB,SK,MB
No bid
#1 CWAD (Durum) |AB,SK,MB
Call For Bid
Feed Wheat | AB,SK,MB
No Bid
Triticale | AB,SK,MB
No Bid
Click on the ► to populate 2026/27 New Crop Pricing
Grain Bid Update
BARLEY
| Feed Barley | FOB Farm (June) |
| Medicine Hat, AB | $6.00-$6.50 |
| Red Deer, AB | $6.00-$6.30 |
| Edmonton, AB | $5.75-$6.25 |
| Swift Current, SK | $5.65-$5.90 |
| Saskatoon, SK | $5.50-$5.75 |
| Regina, SK | $5.50-$5.75 |
| Yorkton, SK | $5.25-$5.65 |
| Estevan, SK | $5.45-$5.70 |
| Brandon, MB | $5.25-$5.50 |
Southern Alberta Feed Barley (Delivered)
June: $318
July: $320
Aug: $315
Oct-Dec $295
Malt Barley
No bid
CANARY SEED
#1 Canada
$0.18-0.19/bu
FOB Farm May-June
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
$15.50-$16.00/bu
FOB Farm June-July
Southeast Saskatchewan
Closing Futures Prices
July 2026 Futures: $772.20
Nov 2026 Futures: $779.30
Non-Gmo Canola (Clearfield)
June: Call For Bid
July: Call For Bid
August: Call For Bid
CHICKPEAS
Kabuli Chickpeas
#2 Canada: $0.26-0.27/lb
FOB Farm for May-July
Max 10% 7mm, Min 30% 9mm
Feed/Sample Kabuli
$0.09-0.10/Lb
FOB Farm May Forward
Desi Chickpeas
Call for bid
CORN
#2CW Corn MB FOB Farm
May-July: $5.25/bu
Aug-Sept: $515/bu
Oct-Dec: $4.50-4.85/bu
Closing Futures Prices
July 26′ Futures: $439-2
Sept 26′ Futures: $446-6
Dec 26′ Futures: $465-6
Southern AB Corn (FOB)
June-July: $283
Aug: $285
Sept-Oct: $288
Nov-Dec: $299
Jan-Mar: $303
Apr-May: $307
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: $17.00-$17.50
FOB Farm for June Forward | SK & Parts of MB
Possibly Into July & Beyond
#1 Canada: $17.75-18.00/bu
FOB Farm June | AB
Yellow Flax
#1 Canada: $24.50-25.00/bu
FOB Farm May | AB
#1 Canada: Call For Bid
FOB Farm May | SK
Possibly Into June & Beyond
LENTILS
Large Greens (Lairds)
#2 Canada: $0.21-0.22/lb
FOB Farm for June forward
Medium Greens (Richleas)
#1 Canada: NO BID
Small Greens (Estons)
#1 Canada: $0.17-$0.18/lb
FOB Farm for June forward
Red Lentils
#2 Canada: $0.23-0.245/lb
FOB Farm for June
Southern-AB & S.W SK
Feed Lentils
$0.11-0.12/lb
FOB farm June
French Green Lentils
#1 Can: $0.20-0.22/lb
FOB Farm June-July
Beluga Lentils (Black)
Call for Bid
MUSTARD
Yellow Mustard
#1 Canada: $0.38-0.40/lb
FOB farm for May-July
Saskatchewan
Premiums for August movement
Brown Mustard
#1 Canada: $0.35-0.37/lb
FOB farm for May-July
Oriental Mustard
#1 Canada: $0.36-0.37/lb
FOB farm for May-Aug
Freight Area Sensitive*
OATS
Milling Oats (Min: 42Lb/Bu)
$3.30-3.70/bu
FOB Farm May-July | Southeast Sk | West MB
freight area sensitive*
Feed Oats (38-40Lb/Bu)
$2.25-$2.60/bu
FOB Farm May & Beyond
Discounts for lighter product
Freight area sensitive
Closing Futures Prices
July 2026 Futures: $338-2
Sept 2026 Futures: $354-0
PEAS
Yellow Peas
#2 Canada: CALL FOR BID
#2 Canada: $7.00-7.50/bu
FOB Farm June
Eastern Sk | Western MB
Subject to reconfirmation
Green Peas
#2 Canada: Call For Bid
Maple Peas
Mosaic: Call For Bid
Acers: Call For Bid
Blazers: Call For Bid
FOB farm June,
Subject to Reconfirmation
Feed Peas
Call For Bid
FOB farm June: AB/SK/MB
RYE
Hybrid Rye
Call For Bid
FOB farm May Forward
Open-Pollinated Rye
Call For Bid
FOB farm May Forward
SOYBEANS
Soybeans
US #2 or better:
$13.50-$14.00/bu
FOB Farm May-July
SE SK & SW Manitoba
Higher values available closer to Winnipeg*
Closing Futures Prices
July 26′ Futures: $1164-0
Aug 26′ Futures: $1168-4
Nov 26′ Futures: $1178-4
WHEAT
#1 CWRS 13.5% Pro:
$9.25/bu Delivered
Southern-Alberta
June
#1 CPS 11.0% Pro
$8.75/bu Delivered
Southern -Alberta
June
#1 CWAD (Durum)
Call For Bid
Feed Wheat
$6.50-$7.15/bu
FOB Farm: Most Areas*
June-August
Triticale
$205-$215/mt
FOB Farm June & Beyond
