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More Red Ahead?
The entire grain complex continues its steady trudge lower this week, as persistent selling pressure and cautious market sentiment weigh heavily across the board. Corn, wheat, and soybeans remain under pressure, with futures struggling to find support amid ample global supplies, improving weather forecasts in key growing regions, and ongoing uncertainty surrounding export demand.
The tone across the marketplace has noticeably shifted in recent sessions, with many producers and traders taking a more defensive approach as volatility increases and rallies continue to be sold off quickly. While there are still pockets of opportunity in localized cash markets and feed grain movement, overall enthusiasm from the trade has softened as buyers remain patient and producers evaluate marketing strategies heading into the summer months.
Specialty grain markets continue to offer selective opportunities, although demand remains inconsistent depending on commodity type, freight availability, and buyer requirements. As always, maintaining communication and staying proactive on pricing targets remains critical in a market environment that continues to grind lower day by day.
🚨 Job Opportunity: Casual Driver – Welwyn 🚨
Johnstons Grain is currently seeking a Casual Driver to support our team during our busy season in Welwyn!
What we’re looking for:
- Valid Class 1A Drivers License
- Flexible availability; varying shift
- Team-orientated individual
- Reliable & Safety Focused
This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic agricultural logistics team during peak season. To apply or learn more about this current role please send a copy of your resume and cover letter to: hr@johnstonsgrain.com
Pre-Seed Burnoff
Sulfentrazone 480, Carfentrazone 240, and Saflufenacil deliver powerful Group 14 chemistry for pre-seed burnoff and resistance management, providing fast activity and effective control of tough broadleaf weeds including glyphosate-resistant Kochia and other hard-to-kill species across a wide range of Prairie crops.
Talk to your trusted crop protection specialists at Johnstons Grain today to build the right burnoff program for cleaner fields, stronger starts, and season-long weed control.
18333247778
WEED IT: Demo Days
If you’ve been curious about spot spraying technology, this is your chance to put WEED-IT through the ultimate test in your own farm conditions. Book a live field demonstration today and see the savings, efficiency, and weed control performance for yourself. Demo spots are filling quickly as the unit moves across the prairies, so contact your local Johnstons Grain representative now to schedule a stop, secure your demo, and learn how WEED-IT can help lower input costs while improving spray efficiency this season. ROI calculator | WEED-IT Canada
Program Details:
- Demo: One full tank per operation
- Rental: Minimum 640 acres
- Rate: $8/acre
- Customer responsible for fuel and DEF
- Ask about ‘WEED-IT’ Government Grants
Secure your spot early as we expect availability to fill quickly. Please reach out to Travis Albrecht for your personal Weed IT Demo Day! (403)-502-6332 | travis@johnstonsregenerative.com
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
For full program details ask to be connected to a Johnston’s Regenerative rep.
Company Directory
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-14 | Feed Wheat | Red wheat, >58 lbs, <14.5% Moisture | $7.05/Bushel FOB Farm | Approx. Gross 88 Mt | Wawota, SK | 06/01/26 – 07/31/26 |
| 2026-05-14 | Oats | 2cw, >42 lbs, <13.5% Moisture, No glyphos | $3.50/Bushel FOB Farm | Approx. Gross 132 Mt | Carlyle, SK | 06/01/26 – 06/30/26 |
| 2026-05-14 | Green Peas | #2 or better | $10 bus del plant FOB Farm | 200 Mt approx | Glenavon, SK | 09/01/26 – 10/21/26 |
Total Tonnage: 420MT
Johnstons Connected
| Origin | Commodity | Product Type | Grade | Price | Volume | Ship Begin | Ship End | Delivery Type | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | Barley | – | Feed | CAD $300.00 / MT | 2064 MT | 2026-09-01 | 2026-12-30 | Delivered | Lethbridge, AB, CAN |
Total Tonnage: 2,064MT
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: $1.3757
CAD into USD:$0.7268
Commodities Update(USD$)
Aug’26 Live Cattle: $247.550
Aug’26 Lean Hogs: $104.550
Oil (WTI): $103.76
Oil (WCS): $80.35
Gold: $4,553.69
Silver: $76.92
Bitcoin: $80,609.00
Ethereum: $2,259.42
Daily Joke
Email your jokes to garrett.forster@johnstonsgrain.com with “Daily Joke” in the subject line for a chance to have your joke featured on the daily!
Friday Riddle
I am always in front of you, yet I can never be seen.
What am I?
Grain Bid Update
BARLEY
| Feed Barley | FOB Farm (May-June) |
| Medicine Hat, AB | $5.85-$6.00 |
| Red Deer, AB | $5.60-$5.95 |
| Edmonton, AB | $5.45-$5.70 |
| 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)
May: $320
June: $320
July: $320
Sept-Dec $300
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
$16.50-$17.00/bu | Delivered
Southern-Alberta
Prompt
Conventional Canola
$14.45-$15.00/bu
FOB Farm May-July
Southeast Saskatchewan
Closing Futures Prices
July 2026 Futures: $733.20
Nov 2026 Futures: $744.80
Non-Gmo Canola (Clearfield)
May: Call for bid
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: $5.30/bu
Aug-Sept: $5.55/bu
Oct-Dec: $5.25-5.50/bu
Closing Futures Prices
July 26′ Futures: $457-6
Sept 26′ Futures: $465-4
Dec 26′ Futures: $483-0
Southern AB Corn (Delivered)
May: $288
June: $288
July: $288
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: Call For Bid
FOB Farm for May Forward | SK & Parts of MB
Possibly Into June & Beyond
#1 Canada: $17.75-18.25/bu
FOB Farm May | AB
Yellow Flax
#1 Canada: $24.00-24.50/bu
FOB Farm May | AB
#1 Canada: Call For Bid
FOB Farm May | SK
Possibly Into June & Beyond
LENTILS
Large Greens (Lairds)
#2 Canada: $0.215-0.225/lb
FOB Farm for May forward
minimal demand
Medium Greens (Richleas)
#1 Canada: $0.12-0.13/lb
FOB Farm June-Aug
Small Greens (Estons)
#1 Canada: $0.17-$0.18/lb
FOB Farm for May forward
minimal demand
Red Lentils
#2 Canada: $0.24-0.25/lb
FOB Farm for May
Southern-AB & S.W SK
DOWNWARD PRICING PRESSURE
Feed Lentils
$0.11-0.12/lb
FOB farm May
French Green Lentils
#1 Can: $0.20-0.22/lb
FOB Farm June-July
minimal demand
Beluga Lentils (Black)
Call for Bid
MUSTARD
Yellow Mustard
#1 Canada: $0.38-0.39/lb
FOB farm for May-July
Saskatchewan
Premiums for August movement
Brown Mustard
#1 Canada: $0.34-0.35/lb
FOB farm for May-July
Possibly Beyond
Oriental Mustard
#1 Canada: $0.35-0.36/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: $361-2
Sept 2026 Futures: $366-4
PEAS
Yellow Peas
#2 Canada: $9/bu
Delivered Alberta Facility
#2 Canada: $7.50-7.75/bu
FOB Farm May
Eastern Sk | Western MB
Subject to reconfirmation
Green Peas
#2 Canada: $8.00-9.00/bu
FOB farm May & Beyond
Maple Peas
Mosaic: No bid
Acers: No bid
Blazers: No bid
FOB farm April-May,
Subject to Reconfirmation
Feed Peas
Call For Bid
FOB farm May: 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:
$14.45-$14.60/bu
FOB Farm May-July
SE SK & SW Manitoba
Higher values available closer to Winnipeg*
Closing Futures Prices
July 26′ Futures: $1180-6
Aug 26′ Futures: $1180-2
Nov 26′ Futures: $1173-4
WHEAT
#1 CWRS 13.5% Pro:
$9.00/bu Delivered
Southern-Alberta
May
#1 CPS 11.0% Pro
$8.50/bu Delivered
Southern -Alberta
May
#1 CWAD (Durum)
Call For Bid
Feed Wheat
$6.50-$7.00/bu
FOB Farm: Most Areas*
Triticale
$205-$215/mt
FOB Farm May & Beyond
Riddle Answer: Your Nose
