November 2nd 2026

Agri-Trade 2026: See You Soon! –>Booth 330 | Parkland Pavilion

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  • Have Chemical requirements?
  • Daily Trades: Johnstons Grain | Connected

We’re heading to Agri-Trade 2026!

As the first major agricultural trade show following harvest, Agri-Trade marks an opportunity to reflect on another growing season and look ahead to the year to come.

No two growing seasons are ever the same, and 2026 has certainly been a reminder of that. With changing markets, evolving challenges, and new opportunities, our commitment remains the same: delivering tailored solutions that help Canadian producers succeed.

From crop marketing and grain brokerage to regenerative agriculture and soil health, our team is here to help you navigate today’s challenges while identifying opportunities you may not have considered. Our team members will be throughout the show all three days, so stop by, introduce yourself, and discover what we can do for your operation.

Don’t forget your soil samples! Agri-Trade is a great opportunity to drop off your samples, connect with our regenerative team, and get a head start on planning for the 2027 growing season.

We look forward to connecting with producers, industry partners, and familiar faces. See you in Red Deer!

Purchase your tickets in advance here: Agri-Trade Equipment Expo 2026 | Red Deer Rebels Hockey Club


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Have Grain to Market?

Johnstons Grain continues to work with buyers and producers across Western Canada, sourcing grain and identifying opportunities across multiple markets.

For current bids, available movement windows or marketing inquiries, contact our grain marketing team.

In Search of The Following GrainsLocation
Malt Barley | Copeland or Synergy ONLY Calgary & Surrounding Areas | East-Central AB
Organic Brown FlaxDelivered to Saskatchewan Facility | November

Market information is provided for general reference. Prices, movement windows and buyer specifications are subject to change and confirmation.


CHEMICAL BASE PRICING:

Glyphosate 540: $6.09/L

Glufosinate 150: $5.09/L

Glufosinate 200: $7.99/L

Diquat 240: $7.99/L

Liquid H: $1.80/L

Imazamox+Bentazon: $30.09/L

  • 500L or 1000L Totes (Subject to Availability)

Company Directory & Locations

Calgary Head Office
Hours: 8:00AM-5:00PM Monday to Friday
Address: Suite 2800, 150 – 9th Ave SW, Calgary AB
Phone:1.844.324.7778
Email: info@johnstonsgrain.com
Maple Creek, SK Facility (Warehouse & Retail Location)
Hours: 8:00AM-5:00PM Monday to Friday
Address: 7218 SK-21, Maple Creek, SK
Manager and Sales Lead: Terry Sunderland
Phone: 1.639.574.0116
Email:terry@johnstonsgrain.com
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)

Southwest-Sask: Randy Adrian – (306) 294-0042 (randy@johnstonsgrain.com)

Sask & Mb: Karlee Stanhope – (306) 434-7637 (karlee@johnstonsrgrain.com)

Grain Brokerage

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)

Regenerative Agronomy

Dr. Clemence Muitire, PHD Soil Science | Director of Regenerative Agronomy: (403) 585-3518 (clemence@johnstonsregenerative.com)

Frank Koch, Regenerative Agronomist: (403) 632-6066 (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

CommodityContract dateGradePriceQuantitySeller locationShipment
Feed Durum Oct 30, 2026Feed, 56lbs, Max 14.5 Moisture$8/buApprox Gross 1524mt (60,000bu)Schuler, AB11/01/26 – 11/30/26
Yellow Peas Oct 30, 2026#2 or Better10 FOB Farm88.000Carnduff, SK01/03/27 – 03/31/27
Yellow Peas Oct 30, 2026#2 or Better10 FOB Farm88.000Carnduff, SK01/01/27 – 03/31/27
Canola Oct 30, 2026Heated | Graded on a per load basis at time of del…13.5 FOB Farm220.000FOX VALLEY, Saskatchewan11/02/26 – 11/13/26

Total Tonnage: 1,920MT

Johnstons Connected

CommodityOriginProduct typeGradePriceVolumeShip beginShip endDelivery typeDestination
BarleyCanada–FeedCAD $299.00 / MT215 MTNov 2, 2026Nov 6, 2026DeliveredLethbridge, AB, CAN
BarleyCanada–FeedCAD $295.00 / MT1032 MTNov 1, 2026Nov 30, 2026DeliveredLethbridge, AB, CAN

Total Tonnage: 1,247MT


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 Forecast

CALGARY SASKATOON WINNIPEG

Bulk Fuel

To request quotes from the largest bulk provider of Esso branded fuels in Western Canada, follow the link below to our website and fill out a very simple application form.

Bulk Fuel – Johnstons Grain


Currency Update

USD into CAD: $1.3957
CAD into USD:$0.7163


Commodities Update(USD$)

Dec’26 Live Cattle: $220.750
Dec’26 Lean Hogs: $59.350
Oil (WTI): $97.02
Oil (WCS): $71.74
Gold: $3,956.42
Silver: $50.96
Bitcoin: $77,665.00
Ethereum: $2,283.61


Daily Joke

Why doesn’t the record store accept returns or refunds? Because all sales are vinyl!


Grain Bid Update

BARLEY

Feed BarleyFOB Farm (November-December)
Medicine Hat, AB$5.25-$5.55
Red Deer, AB$5.15-$5.30
Edmonton, AB$5.00-$5.15
Swift Current, SK$5.05-$5.20
Saskatoon, SK$4.95-$5.10
Regina, SK$4.95-$5.10
Yorkton, SK$4.85-$5.00
Estevan, SK$4.85-$5.00
Brandon, MB$4.85-$5.00

Southern Alberta Feed Barley (Delivered)
Nov-Dec: $295
Jan-Mar27: $300
Apr-June: $310
Subject To Reconfirmation*

Malt Barley
No bid


CANARY SEED

#1 Canada
$0.20-$0.21/Lb
FOB Farm Nov-Feb


CANOLA
*We are always looking for tough, green, sprouted or heated canola. Please reach out with any offers*

Conventional Canola
$18.00/bu
Delivered November
Southern-Alberta

Conventional Canola
Call For Bid
FOB Farm November
Saskatchewan | Manitoba

Closing Futures Prices
Jan 2027 Futures: $784.00
Mar 2027 Futures: $794.20
May 2027 Futures: $801.80

Non-Gmo Canola (Clearfield)
November-December: Call For Bid


CHICKPEAS

Kabuli Chickpeas
#2 Canada: $0.29-$0.305/lb
FOB Farm Nov-Feb
Max 20% 7mm, Min 40% 9mm

Feed/Sample Kabuli
$0.12-0.13/lb
FOB Farm Nov-Feb

Desi Chickpeas
Call for bid


CORN

#2CW Corn MB FOB Farm
Nov-Dec: Call For Bid
Jan-Mar: Call For Bid

Closing Futures Prices
Dec 26′ Futures: $448-6
Mar 27′ Futures: $462-0
May 27′ Futures: $470-6

Southern AB Corn (FOB)
November: $287
December:
$287
January: $297
February: $297
March: $297
April: $302
May: $302
June:$305
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: $17.50/bu
Delivered AB Facility | Prompt

Brown Flax
#1 Canada: $16.00-$16.50/bu
FOB Farm SK | Nov-Jan

Brown Flax
#1 Canada: Call For Bid
FOB Farm MB | Nov-Jan

Yellow Flax
#1 Canada: Call For Bid
Delivered AB Facility | Prompt

Yellow Flax
#1 Canada: Call For Bid
SK MB | Nov-Jan


LENTILS

Large Greens (Lairds | 2026 Crop Year)
#2 Canada: $0.28-$0.30/lb
FOB Farm for Nov-Feb

X3 Canada: $0.21-$0.23/lb
FOB Farm for Nov-Feb

#3 Canada: $0.19-$0.20/lb
FOB Farm for Nov-Feb

Medium Greens (Richleas)
#1,#2 Can: $0.16-0.17/Lb
FOB Farm for Nov-Feb

Small Greens (Estons | 2026 Crop Year)
#1 Canada: $0.27-$0.28/lb
FOB Farm for Nov-Feb

#2 Canada: $0.18-$0.20/lb
FOB Farm for Nov-Feb

X3 Canada: $0.17-$0.18/lb
FOB Farm for Nov-Feb

#3 Canada: $0.14-$0.16/lb
FOB Farm for Nov-Feb

Red Lentils
#2 Canada: $0.23-$0.24/Lb
FOB Farm for Nov-Feb

X3 Canada: $0.18-$0.19/Lb
FOB Farm for Nov-Feb

#3 Canada: $0.16-$0.17/Lb
FOB Farm for Nov-Feb

Feed/Sample Canada: $0.14-$0.15/Lb
FOB Farm for Nov-Feb

French Green Lentils
#1 Can: $0.22-$0.23/Lb
FOB Farm Nov-Feb
Subject to Reconfirmation*

Beluga Lentils (Black)
Call for Bid


MUSTARD

Yellow Mustard
#1 Canada: $0.38-$0.40/lb
FOB farm for Nov-Feb

Brown Mustard
#1 Canada: $0.36-$0.38/lb
FOB farm for Nov-Feb

Oriental Mustard
#1 Canada: $0.37-$0.38/lb
FOB farm for Nov-Feb


OATS

Milling Oats (Min: 42Lb/Bu)
$3.50-$4.25/bu
FOB Farm Oct-March | Southeast Sk | West MB

Milling Oats (Min: 42Lb/Bu)
$3.50-$4.10/bu
FOB Farm Nov-Feb | Saskatchewan

Feed Oats (38-40Lb/Bu)
$2.00-$2.45/bu
FOB Farm Nov-Feb
Discounts for lighter product
Freight area sensitive


Closing Futures Prices
Dec 2026 Futures: $355-0
Mar 2027 Futures: $367-4


PEAS

Yellow Peas
#2 Canada: $10.50/bu
Delivered Nov-Dec
Alberta | GLYPHOSATE NOT A FACTOR

Yellow Peas
#2 Canada: $8.00-$9.00/bu
FOB Farm Nov-Jan
Saskatchewan

Yellow Peas
#2 Canada: $9.50-$10.00/bu
FOB Farm Jan–March
Glyphosate Free
Saskatchewan

Yellow Peas
#2 Canada: Call For Bid
FOB Farm Nov-Dec
Minimum: 22% protein
SOY FREE
S.W. Manitoba

Green Peas
#2 Canada: $9.50/bu
Delivered November
Alberta

Green Peas
#2 Canada: $8.50-$9.00/bu
FOB Farm Nov-Dec
Saskatchewan

Green Peas
#3 Canada: $6.00-$6.50/bu
FOB Farm Nov-Dec
Saskatchewan


Maple Peas
Mosaic: Call For Bid
Acers: Call For Bid
Blazers: Call For Bid
Origin: Southern AB | SW SK


Feed Peas
Call For Bid
FOB farm Nov-Dec
AB | SK | MB


RYE

Hybrid Rye
Call For Bid
FOB farm Nov-Jan
AB | SK | MB

Open-Pollinated Rye
Call For Bid
FOB farm Nov-Jan
AB | SK | MB

Note: Please note that we are seeing elevated levels of ergot in the 2026 crop. Please notify your broker of any ergot or other degrading factors and provide grading sheets, photos, or sample results when available to help ensure accurate pricing and avoid surprises at delivery.


SOYBEANS

Soybeans
US #2 or better:
$15.40-$15.80/bu
FOB Farm Nov-March
SE SK & SW Manitoba
Higher values available closer to Winnipeg*

Closing Futures Prices
Jan 27′ Futures: $1227-4
Mar 27′ Futures: $1236-2


WHEAT

#1 CWRS 14.0%
$9.75/bu
Delivered Southern-Alberta
November

#1 CWRS 13.5%
$9.75/bu
Delivered Southern-Alberta
November

#1 CWRS Low Protein
$9.00/bu
Delivered Southern-Alberta
November

#1 CPS 11.0% Pro
$8.50/bu Delivered
Southern -Alberta
November

#1 CWAD (Durum)
Call For Bid
FOB Farm or Delivered AB Facility
Nov-Jan

#1 CWAD (Durum)
$8.90-$9.50/Bu
FOB Farm Southeast SK
Nov-Jan

#1 CWAD | Call for Full Specs
$8.50-$9.00/bu
FOB Farm MB |Nov-Jan

Feed Wheat
$7.75/bu
Delivered Southern-Alberta
Nov-Jan

Feed Wheat
$6.50 | (+/-)$0.50/bu
FOB Farm Saskatchewan & Manitoba
Nov-Jan


Triticale
Call For Bid
Nov-Jan

In Loving Memory of Allan Johnston


For indications or firm bids, call one of our grain brokers.

1-844-324-7778

Toll free, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Central