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Prairie Precipitation & 7-Day Farming Forecast Update
Alberta
Recent moisture conditions across Alberta remain mixed. Northern and central regions have generally benefited from improved moisture levels, while portions of southern Alberta continue to trend drier than normal. Current agricultural moisture reports indicate soil moisture reserves are variable heading into early crop emergence.
7-Day Forecast
- Warm temperatures continue through Friday with scattered thunderstorm activity.
- A significant moisture system is expected Sunday into Tuesday, bringing widespread rainfall across much of the province.
- Central and southern growing regions could receive meaningful totals that improve topsoil moisture and aid germination.
- Cooler temperatures early next week may temporarily slow crop development but will reduce evaporation stress.
- Producers should monitor spray windows closely due to shifting winds and storm risk.
Key Watch:
Heavy rainfall potential Sunday through Monday may create short-term field access issues in low-lying areas.
Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan saw highly variable precipitation over the past two weeks. Several regions received useful rainfall and mixed precipitation, though some western and south-central areas remain moisture deficient. Seeding progress has slowed in areas impacted by wind and intermittent precipitation.
7-Day Forecast
- Warm and windy conditions dominate through Friday.
- Thunderstorm chances increase Friday evening and continue intermittently into early next week.
- Eastern and northern regions are favored to receive the highest precipitation totals.
- Western Saskatchewan may continue to miss heavier rainfall bands, maintaining moisture concerns.
- Soil temperatures remain favorable for emergence, though strong winds may impact herbicide timing.
Key Watch:
Localized thunderstorm activity may create uneven rainfall distribution across the province.
Manitoba
Manitoba conditions remain generally favorable with several regions carrying adequate surface moisture reserves. However, southeastern areas are trending drier than average. Provincial ag-weather monitoring continues to show strong variability in precipitation coverage.
7-Day Forecast
- Warm and mostly dry conditions continue through the weekend.
- Scattered showers and thunderstorm activity develop early next week.
- Southern Manitoba may receive moderate rainfall totals beneficial for recently seeded crops.
- Humidity and warmer overnight lows will support rapid emergence where moisture is sufficient.
- Winds may strengthen periodically, especially in southwestern regions.
Key Watch:
Moisture stress could begin developing in lighter soil zones if forecast precipitation underperforms next week.
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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
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SOIL SAMPLING PROGRAM
Full-Spectrum Analysis Cost:$149/sample
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-27 | Brown Flax | #1, | $18 bus FOB Farm | 86 Mt approx | Balcarres, SK | 05/28/26 – 06/25/26 |
| 2026-05-27 | Feed Wheat | Red wheat, >58 lbs, <14.5% Moisture | $7.25/Bushel FOB Farm | Approx. Gross 440 Mt | Moosomin, SK | 05/27/26 – 06/30/26 |
| 2026-05-27 | Feed Wheat | feed | $7.10 bushel FOB Farm | 252 Mt approx | Moosomin, SK | 06/01/26 – 07/31/26 |
| 2026-05-27 | Brown Flax | #1, <8% dockage, <10% Moisture, | $18.00/Bushel FOB Farm | Approx. Gross 42 Mt | Stoughton, SK | 06/01/26 – 07/31/26 |
Total Tonnage: 820MT
Johnstons Connected
| Origin | Commodity | Product Type | Grade | Price | Volume | Ship Begin | Ship End | Delivery Type | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | Wheat | Red Only | Feed | CAD $318.00 / MT | 129 MT | 2026-06-01 | 2026-07-15 | Delivered | Lethbridge, AB, CAN |
| Canada | Rye | – | Feed | CAD $256.00 / MT | 129 MT | 2026-06-01 | 2026-06-30 | Delivered | Vulcan, AB, CAN |
| Canada | Barley | – | Feed | CAD $315.00 / MT | 774 MT | 2027-01-01 | 2027-03-31 | Delivered | Lethbridge, AB, CAN |
Total Tonnage: 1,983MT
Johnstons Connected Trading Platform
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Johnston’s Connected Home Page
Western Canadian Weather Update
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Currency Update
USD into CAD: $1.3832
CAD into USD:$0.7229
Commodities Update(USD$)
Aug’26 Live Cattle: $242.750
Aug’26 Lean Hogs: $100.075
Oil (WTI): $90.92
Oil (WCS): $71.61
Gold: $4,457.64
Silver: $74.32
Bitcoin: $73,325.00
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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 FOR BID
FOB FARM Sept-Dec
Yellow Flax | SK
#1CW: CALL FOR BID
FOB FARM Sept-Dec
Yellow Flax | MB
#1CW: CALL FOR BID
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: $0.32-0.34/lb
FOB farm Sept-Dec
Premiums for 2027 Delivery
Brown Mustard | SK
#1 Canada: $0.34-0.35/lb
FOB farm for Sept-Dec
Premiums for 2027 Delivery
Oriental Mustard | AB
#1 Canada: $0.32-0.34/lb
FOB farm Sept-Dec
Variety Dependent*
Premiums for 2027 Delivery
Oriental Mustard | SK
#1 Canada: $0.33-0.34/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)
$3.00-3.25/bu
FOB Far: Sept-Dec
Freight area sensitive*
Milling Oats | SK
(Min: 42Lb/Bu)
$3.00-3.25/bu
FOB Farm: Sept-Dec
Freight area sensitive*
Milling Oats | MB
(Min: 42Lb/Bu)
$3.25-3.50/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: Call For Bid
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
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)
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: $761.30
Nov 2026 Futures: $772.00
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: $453-2
Sept 26′ Futures: $461-2
Dec 26′ Futures: $479-6
Southern AB Corn (FOB)
June: $288
July: $289
Aug: $292
Sept-Oct: $297
Nov-Dec: $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: $17.75-18.25/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: $0.22-0.23/lb
FOB Farm for May forward
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
Red Lentils
#2 Canada: $0.245-0.255/lb
FOB Farm for May
Southern-AB & S.W SK
Feed Lentils
$0.11-0.12/lb
FOB farm May
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: $0.34-0.36/lb
FOB farm for May-July
Oriental Mustard
#1 Canada: $0.36-0.38/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: $370-0
Sept 2026 Futures: $383-2
PEAS
Yellow Peas
#2 Canada: $9.00/bu
Delivered Alberta Facility
#2 Canada: $7.00-7.50/bu
FOB Farm May
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 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:
$13.75-$14.25/bu
FOB Farm May-July
SE SK & SW Manitoba
Higher values available closer to Winnipeg*
Closing Futures Prices
July 26′ Futures: $1191-0
Aug 26′ Futures: $1191-4
Nov 26′ Futures: $1188-0
WHEAT
#1 CWRS 13.5% Pro:
$9.25/bu Delivered
Southern-Alberta
May
#1 CPS 11.0% Pro
$8.75/bu Delivered
Southern -Alberta
May
#1 CWAD (Durum)
Call For Bid
Feed Wheat
$6.50-$7.00/bu
FOB Farm: Most Areas*
June-August
Triticale
$205-$215/mt
FOB Farm May & Beyond
