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Canola Leads Crop Profitability in 2026
According to Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture data, canola is projected to be the only major crop generating a positive net return in 2026, as weaker commodity prices and elevated production costs continue to pressure Prairie farm profitability. Using average Saskatchewan yields, current farmgate prices and estimated operating and fixed expenses, yellow and green peas are projected to experience the largest losses, followed by major cereal crops, including barley, oats, durum and spring wheat.
Lentils, flaxseed, chickpeas and mustard are also expected to generate negative returns, although their projected losses are less severe than those of peas and cereals.
Canola remains the clear standout, supported by comparatively stronger prices. However, profitability varies considerably depending on individual yields, input costs, land expenses, marketing decisions and proximity to processing facilities.
While these projections reflect provincial averages rather than individual farm results, they highlight the financial challenges facing Prairie producers heading into the 2027 growing season.
Source: Kevin Hursh, PAg, The Western Producer, October 15, 2026. Based on Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture crop estimates and the 2026 Crop Planning Guide.
Full article: Alarming lack of profitability for most Prairie crops expected
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
| Contract Date | Commodity | Grade | Price | Quantity | Seller Location | Shipment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | Canola | Approx 30% heated, Dry & Stable | $13.00/Bushel FOB Farm | Approx. Gross 132 Mt | Grayson, SK | 10/18/26 – 10/24/26 |
| 2026-10-16 | Brown Flax | #2, >51 lbs, <10% Moisture, | $16.00/Bushel FOB Farm | Approx. Gross 254 Mt | Gravelbourg, SK | 10/16/26 – 02/28/27 |
| 2026-10-16 | Small Red Lentils | #3's | $0.18/Lb FOB Farm | Approx. Gross 88 Mt | Grayson, SK | 10/16/26 – 11/30/26 |
| 2026-10-16 | CWRS Wheat | #2 or better, 14% protein, Max 14.5% moisture | $10/bu | Approx Gross 490mt (18,000bu) | Lomond, AB | 10/16/26 – 10/31/26 |
| 2026-10-16 | CWRS Wheat | #2ob 14 CWRS, Max 14.5% moisture, Min 60lbs | $10/bu | Approx Gross 90mt | Hussar, AB | 10/16/26 – 10/31/26 |
Total Tonnage: 1,054MT
Johnstons Connected
| Origin | Commodity | Product Type | Grade | Price | Volume | Ship Begin | Ship End | Delivery Type | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | Corn | Yellow | No. 2 | CAD $5.90 / BU | 440 MT | 2026-10-19 | 2026-11-30 | FOB Farm | Portage la Prairie, MB, CAN |
| Canada | Barley | – | Feed | CAD $298.00 / MT | 1032 MT | 2026-11-01 | 2026-12-31 | Delivered | Lethbridge, AB, CAN |
| Canada | Triticale | – | Feed | CAD $280.00 / MT | 860 MT | 2027-01-01 | 2027-02-28 | Delivered | Wainwright, AB, CAN |
| Canada | Barley | – | Feed | CAD $283.00 / MT | 1320 MT | 2026-11-01 | 2026-11-30 | FOB Farm | Carseland, AB, CAN |
| Canada | Barley | – | Feed | CAD $315.00 / MT | 516 MT | 2027-07-01 | 2027-07-31 | Delivered | Lethbridge, AB, CAN |
| Canada | Barley | – | Feed | CAD $278.50 / MT | 176 MT | 2026-10-19 | 2026-10-31 | FOB Farm | De Winton, AB, CAN |
Total Tonnage: 4,344MT
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Currency Update
USD into CAD: $1.4091
CAD into USD:$0.7097
Commodities Update(USD$)
Dec’26 Live Cattle: $227.775
Dec’26 Lean Hogs: $67.250
Oil (WTI): $100.98
Oil (WCS): $72.13
Gold: $4,147.34
Silver: $57.63
Bitcoin: $82,250.00
Ethereum: $2,4218.00
Daily Joke
Is this pool safe for diving? It deep ends.
Grain Bid Update
BARLEY
| Feed Barley | FOB Farm (October-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)
Oct-Nov: $290
Nov-Dec: $290
Jan-Mar27: $300
Apr-June: $313
Subject To Reconfirmation*
Malt Barley
No bid
CANARY SEED
#1 Canada
$0.20-$0.21/Lb
FOB Farm Oct-Dec
CANOLA
*We are always looking for tough, green, sprouted or heated canola. Please reach out with any offers*
Conventional Canola
$18.00/bu
Delivered October
Southern-Alberta
Conventional Canola
Call For Bid
FOB Farm October
Saskatchewan | Manitoba
Closing Futures Prices
Jan 2027 Futures: $802.00
Non-Gmo Canola (Clearfield)
October-December: Call For Bid
CHICKPEAS
Kabuli Chickpeas
#2 Canada: $0.30-$0.32/lb
FOB Farm Oct-Dec
Max 20% 7mm, Min 40% 9mm
Feed/Sample Kabuli
$0.12-0.13/lb
FOB Farm Oct-Dec
Desi Chickpeas
Call for bid
CORN
#2CW Corn MB FOB Farm
Sept: Call For Bid
Oct-Dec: Call For Bid
Jan-Mar: Call For Bid
Closing Futures Prices
Dec 26′ Futures: $468-0
Mar 27′ Futures: $481-2
May 27′ Futures: $489-4
Southern AB Corn (FOB)
October: $301
November: $301
December: $301
January: $309
February: $312
March: $314
April: $321
May: $321
June:$325
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/bu
Delivered AB Facility | Prompt
Brown Flax
#1 Canada: $16.00-$16.50/bu
FOB Farm SK | Oct-Dec
Brown Flax
#1 Canada: Call For Bid
FOB Farm MB | Oct-Dec
Yellow Flax
#1 Canada: $18.00/bu
Delivered AB Facility | Prompt
Yellow Flax
#1 Canada: Call For Bid
SK MB | Oct -Dec
LENTILS
Large Greens (Lairds | 2026 Crop Year)
#2 Canada: $0.27-$0.29/lb
FOB Farm for Oct-Dec
X3 Canada: $0.21-$0.23/lb
FOB Farm for Oct-Dec
#3 Canada: $0.19-$0.20/lb
FOB Farm for Oct-Dec
Medium Greens (Richleas)
#1,#2 Can: $0.16-0.17/Lb
FOB Farm for Oct-Dec
Small Greens (Estons | 2026 Crop Year)
#1 Canada: $0.24-$0.25/lb
FOB Farm for Oct-Dec
#2 Canada: $0.17-$0.18/lb
FOB Farm for Oct-Dec
X3 Canada: $0.15-$0.16/lb
FOB Farm for Oct-Dec
#3 Canada: $0.13-$0.15/lb
FOB Farm for Oct-Dec
Red Lentils
#2 Canada: $0.24-$0.26/Lb
FOB Farm for Oct-Dec
X3 Canada: $0.19-$0.20/Lb
FOB Farm for Oct-Dec
#3 Canada: $0.16-$0.17/Lb
FOB Farm for Oct-Dec
Feed/Sample Canada: $0.14-$0.15/Lb
FOB Farm for Oct-Dec
French Green Lentils
#1 Can: $0.22-$0.23/Lb
FOB Farm Oct-Dec
Subject to Reconfirmation*
Beluga Lentils (Black)
Call for Bid
MUSTARD
Yellow Mustard
#1 Canada: $0.38-$0.40/lb
FOB farm for Oct-Dec
Brown Mustard
#1 Canada: $0.36-$0.37/lb
FOB farm for Oct-Dec
Oriental Mustard
#1 Canada: $0.37-$0.38/lb
FOB farm for Oct-Dec
OATS
Milling Oats (Min: 42Lb/Bu)
$3.50-$4.00/bu
FOB Farm Oct-Jan | Southeast Sk | West MB
Milling Oats (Min: 42Lb/Bu)
$3.50-$4.00/bu
FOB Farm Oct-Dec | Saskatchewan
Feed Oats (38-40Lb/Bu)
$2.00-$2.45/bu
FOB Farm Oct-Dec
Discounts for lighter product
Freight area sensitive
Closing Futures Prices
Dec 2026 Futures: $391-4
Mar 2027 Futures: $396-6
PEAS
Yellow Peas
#2 Canada: $9.75/bu
Delivered Oct-Dec
Alberta | GLYPHOSATE NOT A FACTOR
Yellow Peas
#2 Canada: $8.00-$9.00/bu
FOB Farm Oct-Dec
Saskatchewan
Yellow Peas
#2 Canada: Call For Bid
FOB Farm Oct-Dec
Minimum: 22% protein
SOY FREE
S.W. Manitoba
Green Peas
#2 Canada: $9.50/bu
Delivered Oct
Alberta
Green Peas
#2 Canada: $8.50-$9.00/bu
FOB Farm Oct-Dec
Saskatchewan
Green Peas
#3 Canada: $6.00-$6.50/bu
FOB Farm Oct-Dec
Saskatchewan
Maple Peas
Mosaic: $9.50-$10.25/bu
Acers: Call For Bid
Blazers: $9.50-$10.00
Origin: Southern AB | SW SK
Feed Peas
Call For Bid
FOB farm Oct-Dec
AB | SK | MB
RYE
Hybrid Rye
Call For Bid
FOB farm Aug
Hybrid Rye
Call For Bid
FOB farm Oct-Dec
Open-Pollinated Rye
Call For Bid
FOB farm Oct-Dec
Open-Pollinated Rye
Call For Bid
FOB farm Oct-Dec
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:
$16.00-$17.00/bu
FOB Farm Oct-Jan
SE SK & SW Manitoba
Higher values available closer to Winnipeg*
Closing Futures Prices
Nov 26′ Futures: $1255-6
Jan 27′ Futures: $1270-6
Mar 27′ Futures: $1280-0
WHEAT
#1 CWRS 14.0%
$10.00/bu
Delivered Southern-Alberta
October
#1 CWRS 13.5%
$9.00-$9.75/bu
Southern-Alberta
October
#1 CPS 11.0% Pro
$8.75/bu Delivered
Southern -Alberta
October
#1 CWAD (Durum)
Call For Bid
FOB Farm or Delivered AB Facility
Oct-Dec
#1 CWAD (Durum)
$8.90-$9.50/Bu
FOB Farm Southeast SK
Oct-Dec
#1 CWAD | Call for Full Specs
$8.50-$9.00/bu
FOB Farm MB |Oct-Dec
Feed Wheat
$8.00/bu
Delivered Southern-Alberta
Oct-Dec
Feed Wheat
Call For Bid
FOB Farm Saskatchewan & Manitoba
Oct-Dec
Triticale
Call For Bid
In Loving Memory of Allan Johnston
