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Domestic Brokerage:
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Sales Agronomists:
agronomist@johnstonsgrain.com
Freight/Logistics:
logistics@johnstonsgrain.com
Commercial Brokerage/Platform Inquiries (Feedlot/Track/Export):
connected@johnstonsgrain.com
Opening Comments
Financial Data provided by Glengarry Farm Finance
Current Prime: 4.7%, Estimated 5-year fixed rate available to prime borrowers (Sept 29): 5.0%. Next Bank of Canada rate decision: October 29, 2025 (no change expected).
Financing Tip of the Week: Explaining Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) Debt service coverage is the most important factor banks use to approve a loan, yet sometimes good borrowers get declined on what seems like a frustrating technicality. In simple terms, DSCR measures how much farm income could be used to make loan payments each year divided by the total debt payments. Learn how it works here: https://johnstons.glengarry.ca/post/debt-service-ratio-farming
Daily Grain Opportunities
- Heated & Green Canola
- Feed Lentils (Red or Green)
Crop Protection
Johnston’s Regenerative – AnneMaxx Fall Booking Program
Booking Window: September 29 – December 20, 2025
Gold Tier
- 10% Discount
- Payment options: 100% Prepayment
- FCC / Scotiabank YMF Full Financing
Silver Tier
- 7% Discount
- Payment options: 50% Prepayment
- FCC / Scotiabank YMF 50% Financing
Program Details:
- Booking Window: September 29 – December 20, 2025
- Company: Johnston’s Regenerative (AnneMaxxAG)
- Contact Info:
- Phone: 844-324-7778
- Email: info@johnstonsregenerative.com
Fall Burn Tank Mix-Partners
Carfentrazone240
Manufacturer: Maxunitech
Active Ingredient: Carfentrazone 240
Key Benefits:
- Excellent tank mix with Glyphosate for resistance management.
- Provides a unique mode of action to control resistant and tough broadleaf weeds.
- Effective for fall or spring burnoff prior to seeding (safe to seed any crop afterward).
- No cropping restrictions.
Controls:
- Kochia (incl. glyphosate-resistant biotypes)
- Dandelion, cow cockle, wild buckwheat, cleavers
- Volunteer canola and other hard-to-kill broadleaf weeds (see label for full list)
Pricing & Rate:
- 2.4L jug (4 jugs/case)
- 80 acres/jug (320 acres/case)
- $362.25 per jug (~$4.50 per acre)
Sulfentrazone480
Product: Sulfentrazone 480 (Group 14)
Equivalent To: Authority 480
Key Benefits:
- Strong tank mix with Glyphosate for resistance management.
- Provides extended residual weed control against tough, resistant broadleaf weeds.
- Flexible fall or spring application prior to seeding.
- Registered for multiple crops: peas, chickpeas, flax, soybeans, sunflower, spring wheat, and durum wheat.
Controls:
- Kochia (including glyphosate-resistant biotypes)
- Russian thistle
- Wild buckwheat
- Redroot pigweed
- Lamb’s quarters (see label for full spectrum)
Packaging & Rate:
- 3.8L jug (4 jugs/case)
- 40 acres/jug (160 acres/case, standard rate)
- $324.75/jug (~$8.10/ac | 40 ac/jug rate)
Contact Information
To reach a sales agronomist, please call:
Randy Adrian: (306) 294-0042
Deepak Chaunkaria: (844) 324-7778
Levon Sargsyan: (844) 324-7778
Travis Albrecht, Director of Johnston’s Regenerative, please call: (403) 502-6332 (travis@johnstonsregenerative.com)
Michael Launer, Director of Johnston’s Regenerative, Lead Annelida Sales Rep, please call: (780) 232-0358 (michael@johnstonsregenerative.com)
To reach a territorial rep, please call:
Northwest, SK (Lashburn):
Kylar Hope – (306) 361-0053 (kylar@johnstonsgrain.com)
Northwest MB (Calgary Office):
Levon Sargsyan – (403) 836-8918 (levon@johnstonsgrain.com)
South Central Manitoba (Calgary Office): Kress Schmidt – (844) 324-7778 (kress@johnstonsgrain.com)
SE Sask & SW Man (Welwyn Office):
Mark Rankin – (844) 324-7778 (mark@johnstonsgrain.com)
Calgary Northeast (Calgary Office): Garrett Forster – (844) 324-7778 (garrett.forster@johnstonsgrain.com)
Calgary South (Calgary Office):
Kurt Paskal – (844) 324-7778 (kurt@johnstonsgrain.com)
Foam Lake, SK Area:
Cole Maksymytz – (306) 560-8770 (cole@johnstonsgrain.com)
Edmonton, AB Area:
Michael Launer – (780) 232-0358 (michael@johnstonsregenerative.com)
Trades Update
Johnston’s Grain
| Contract Date | Commodity | Grade | Price | Quantity | Seller Location | Shipment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-30 | Green Peas | #2 OB | MAX: 3% Bleach | MAX: 12.5% Moisture | $10/bu FOB Farm | Approx Gross 440mt (10lds x 44mt) | Acadia Valley, AB | 10/01/25 – 10/31/25 |
| 2025-09-30 | Yellow Mustard | #1 | $0.43/lb CAD FOB Farm | Approx. Gross 175mt (5 x 35mt) | Minton, SK | 10/01/25 – 10/31/25 |
| 2025-09-30 | Red Lentils | #2 or Better | $0.23/lb Delivered Shaunavon | Approx. Gross 387mt | Shaunavon, SK | 10/01/25 – 11/30/25 |
Total Tonnage: 1,180MT
Johnstons Connected
| Origin | Commodity | Product Type | Grade | Price | Volume | Ship Begin | Ship End | Delivery Type | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | Wheat | Any Class | Feed | CAD $255.00 / MT | 215 MT | 2025-10-01 | 2025-11-30 | Delivered | Wainwright, AB, CAN |
| Canada | Wheat | Any Class | Feed | CAD $250.00 / MT | 215 MT | 2025-10-01 | 2025-10-31 | Delivered | Lethbridge, AB, CAN |
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
CALGARY SASKATOON WINNIPEGLogistics Update
Freight
Carrier capacity is tightening this week as we enter October, shippers are recommended to start booking freight at least one week in advance to ensure timely movement. While the lack of spot capacity is partially due to several facilities being closed and carriers not running due to the Day for Truth and Reconciliation today, it is unlikely we fully return to the ‘summer’ shipping period that many shippers have grown accustomed to the last few months with high carrier availability and low rates – expect carrier capacity to continue to reduce throughout October and rates to increase in-turn.
We have trucks in the below areas next week looking for reloads:
| Equipment | Location | End Destination |
| SuperB Hopper | Vancouver, BC | AB, SK |
| SuperB Hopper | Strathmore, AB | SK |
| SuperB Hopper | Lethbridge, AB | SK, MB |
| SuperB Deck | Saskatoon, SK, Regina, SK | Anywhere |
Ocean
Trans-pacific ocean rates continue their downward trend despite renewed trade talks between China & the United States. If you have anything to bring over from China or East Asian origins, the next few months is definitely a great time to do so as without a firm trade deal and a large increase in container traffic it is unlikely that rates increase in the latter part of the year.
If you have bulk, dry van, deck or container freight to move, please reach out to logistics@johnstonsgrain.com for a competitive quote!
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.
Currency Update
USD into CAD: $1.3929
CAD into USD:$0.7179
Other Commodities Update
Dec’25 Live Cattle: $234.075
Dec’25 Lean Hogs: $88.500
Oil (WTI): $61.58
Oil (WCS): $50.39
Gold: $3,875.23
Silver: $47.77
Bitcoin: $116,630.00
Ethereum: $4,297.39
Daily Joke
Condoms should be used on every conceivable occasion.
Grain Bid Update
BARLEY
| Feed Barley | FOB Farm (Oct-Nov) |
| Medicine Hat, AB | $4.65-$4.75 |
| Red Deer, AB | $4.35-$4.50 |
| Edmonton, AB | $4.15-$4.30 |
| Swift Current, SK | $4.30-$4.45 |
| Saskatoon, SK | $4.00-$4.15 |
| Regina, SK | $4.00-$4.15 |
| Yorkton, SK | $3.95-$4.10 |
| Estevan, SK | $3.95-$4.10 |
| Brandon, MB | $3.85-$4.00 |
Southern Alberta Feed Barley (Delivered)
$240 Oct/Nov
$250 Nov/Dec
$260 Jan/Mar
$265 Apr/Jun
Malt Barley
No bid
CANARY SEED
#1 Canada
$0.19-0.20/bu
FOB Farm Oct-Nov
CANOLA
Conventional Canola
$13.00-13.50/bu
Delivered Strathmore Ab
Oct-Nov
Closing Futures Prices
Nov 2025 futures: $ 602.00
Jan 2025 futures: $ 618.90
We are always looking for tough, green or heated canola. Please reach out with any offers
Non-Gmo Canola (Clearfield)
OND: Call for bid
JFM 26: Call for bid
AMJ 26: Call for bid
CHICKPEAS
Kabuli Chickpeas
#2 Canada: $0.30-0.31/lb
FOB Farm for Oct-Dec
Max 10% 7mm, Min 30% 9mm
Desi Chickpeas
Call for bid
CORN
#2CW Corn MB FOB Farm
OND: $5.10-5.35/bu
JFM 2026: $5.35-5.65/bu
OND 2026: $5.75/bu
JFM 2027: $6.00/bu
Closing Futures Prices
Dec 25′ Futures: $415-6
March 26′ futures: $432-0
May 26′ Futures: $441-4
FOB Farm Southern Ab Corn
$274 Oct-Dec
$283 Jan-Mar 26′
$288 Apr-May 26′
Basis Contracts Available
BEANS
Black Beans
Call for bid
Cranberry Beans
Call for bid
Fababeans
Call for bid
Pinto Beans
Call for bid
FLAX
Brown Flax
#1 Canada: $17.00-17.50/bu
FOB Farm for Oct-Nov
Limited volume available
#1 Canada: $17.50-18.00
FOB Farm Jan-Mar
Yellow Flax
#1 Canada: $20.00-20.50/bu
FOB Farm Oct-Dec
LENTILS
Large Greens (Lairds)
#2 Canada: $0.26-0.27/lb
FOB Farm for Sep-Dec
Medium Greens (Richleas)
#2 Canada/US: $0.15-0.16/lb USD
FOB farm Sept-Dec
Small Greens (Estons)
#1 Canada: $0.22-0.23/lb
FOB Farm for Sep-Dec
Red Lentils
#2 Canada: $0.21-0.22/lb
FOB Farm for Sep-Dec
Feed Lentils
$0.17-0.18/lb
FOB farm Sep-Dec
French Green Lentils
#1 Canada: $0.22-0.23/lb
FOB farm Sept-Dec
#2 Canada: Call for bid
Beluga Lentils (Black)
Call for bid
MUSTARD
Yellow Mustard
#1 Canada: $0.43-0.44/lb
FOB farm for Sep-Dec
or as needed within that delivery window
ask us about Jan-Mar 26 pricing!
Brown Mustard
#1 Canada: $0.34-0.35/lb
FOB farm for Sep-Jul
or as needed within that delivery window
ask us about Jan-Mar 26 pricing!
Oriental Mustard
#1 Canada: $0.41-0.42/lb
FOB farm for Sep-Jul
or as needed within that delivery window
ask us about Jan-Mar 26 pricing
OATS
Milling Oats (Min: 42Lb/Bu)
$3.25-3.80/bu
FOB Farm for Sep-Dec AB/SK/MB
freight area sensitive*
Feed Oats (38-40Lb/Bu)
$2.50-$3.00/bu
FOB Farm Sept-Oct
Discounts for lighter product
Freight area sensitive
Closing Futures Prices
Dec 2025 futures: $305-6
March 2026 futures: $324-4
PEAS
Yellow Peas
#2 Canada: $6.25-6.75/bu
FOB farm Sept-Dec
South-East SK & MB
#2 Canada: $6.90-7.30/bu
FOB Farm Sept-Dec Southern AB
Green Peas
#2 Canada: $9.50-10.00/bu
FOB farm for Sep-Dec
or as needed within that delivery window
Maple Peas
Acers/Blazers/Mosaic: $8.50-9.00/bu
FOB farm Oct-Nov, Alberta
Acers: $9.50-10.00/bu
FOB farm Oct-Nov, Saskatchewan
Forage Peas (4010 Peas)
$12.00/bu FOB Farm MB, SK & AB
Feed Peas
$5.75-$6.25/bu
FOB farm OND AB/SK/MB
RYE
Hybrid Rye
$4.25-$4.75/bu
FOB farm Nov-Dec
Open-Pollinated Rye
$4.25-4.75/bu
FOB farm Sept-Dec
SOYBEANS
Soybeans
US #2 or better:
$11.00-11.50/bu
FOB farm Oct-Dec SK/MB
$11.25-$11.75/bu
FOB Farm Jan-Mar
SW Manitoba
Closing Futures Prices
Nov 2025 Futures: $1000-2
Jan 26′ Futures: $1018-6
March 26′ Futures: $1034-2
WHEAT
#1 CWRS 13.5% Protein
$7.00-$7.25/bu
Sept-Nov AB
#1 CWRS 13.5% Pro:
$6.50-$6.75/bu
Sept-Nov SK
#1 CWAD (Durum)
Call for bid
Feed Wheat
$4.75-5.25/bu
FOB Farm
Oct-Nov AB/SK/MB
$5.75-$6.00/bu
Mar-May
SK & MB ONLY, Freight Sensitive
interest across most varieties of wheat: (White, Red, Winter
Triticale
Call for bid
