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Global Fertilizer Markets: Some Relief, but Affordability Remains a Challenge
Global fertilizer markets are beginning to show signs of relief, particularly in nitrogen, as urea prices have eased considerably in recent months. However, phosphate remains historically expensive, while potash affordability continues to challenge producers managing tight operating margins. According to analysts, elevated input costs are prompting farmers worldwide to reconsider fertilizer application rates and shift toward lower-input crops such as soybeans and sunflowers rather than more input-intensive crops like wheat and corn.
China’s fertilizer export policies remain a significant market factor. Strong urea exports have helped ease nitrogen prices, while sharply reduced phosphate exports continue to restrict global supply. Meanwhile, shipping disruptions, port congestion, high energy costs and elevated freight rates are adding further uncertainty to international fertilizer markets.
For Canadian Prairie producers, the takeaway is that while some fertilizer costs are improving, overall affordability remains under pressure. Careful input budgeting, soil fertility management and strategic purchasing will remain important heading into the 2027 growing season.
Source Credit: Adapted and summarized from reporting published by The Western Producer, featuring market analysis from Aiden Wright, Lynn Wang and Marina Simonova of Argus Media. Original article author’s byline was not included in the supplied text.
Grain Demand
If you have any of the commodities listed below available, or coming available, reach out to the Johnstons Grain team. Whether you’re looking for prompt movement, deferred delivery, or simply want to know what your grain is worth in today’s market, we’re happy to work through the options with you.
- Brown Flax: #1 | Saskatchewan & Manitoba
- Red Lentils: 6000t (homes #1, #2, X3, #3 and Feed) – Let is know if you have #1s – new interest.
- Large Green Lentils: 2000t (homes for #1 -> Feed, specific demand for new crop)
- Small Green Lentils: 1000t (homes for #1 -> Feed)
- Yellow Peas: 5000t (homes for #2 -> Feed, conventional or non-glypho)
- Green Peas: Limited demand
- Maple Peas: Limited demand
- Kabuli chickpeas: 2000t (#2 -> Feed)
We have buyers hungry for your product. Let’s find the right market for your grain!
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Vomitoxin, Fusarium & Ergot
We are also seeing elevated levels of vomitoxin (DON), fusarium and ergot in some of this year’s grain. These quality concerns can have a significant impact on grade, marketability and buyer specifications, with acceptable tolerances varying depending on the commodity, end user and destination.
If any of these factors are present or suspected in your crop, please make your grain buyer aware before contracting or delivery. Providing grading information, test results, photos or other known quality factors upfront allows our team to better understand the grain being marketed and match it with the most appropriate buyer and end-use market.
Clear communication before movement can help minimize the risk of rejected loads, unexpected discounts, additional testing, redirection or unnecessary freight costs. The more information we have upfront, the better we can work to find the right market for your grain.
Why It Matters!
This information is particularly important when marketing grain into the feed market. Feed buyers may have specific tolerance levels for DON, fusarium, ergot and other quality factors based on the type of livestock being fed, the inclusion rate in the ration and the requirements of the individual feedlot, mill or end user. A grading sheet or representative sample provided upfront can help your Johnstons Grain broker find the appropriate market, establish expectations before contracting and reduce the potential for rejected loads, discounts and unnecessary freight costs.
Markets and movement opportunities can change quickly as harvest progresses. For current bids, movement opportunities or help marketing grain with quality concerns, connect with your trusted Johnstons Grain broker at 1.844.324.7778.
CHEMICAL BASE PRICING:
Glyphosate 540: $6.09/L
Glufosinate 150: $5.09/L
Glufosinate 200: $7.99/L
Diquat 240: $7.99/L
Imazamox+Bentazon: $30.09/L
- 500L or 1000L Totes (Subject to Availability)
GOPHER CONTROL
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
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-07 | Durum | Feed | 6.75 FOB Farm | 880.000 | Oyen, AB | 10/07/26 – 12/31/26 |
| 2026-10-07 | Brown Flax | #1, <10% Moisture, <10% Dockage, <0.5 cadmium | $17.50/Bushel FOB Farm | Approx. Gross 84 Mt | Crane Valley, SK | 10/07/26 – 10/31/26 |
| 2026-10-07 | Feed Barley | Feed, min 44lb, <14.8 Moisture | $4.65/bu FOB Farm | Approx Gross 390 Mt (18,000 bu) | Hepburn, SK | 10/07/26 – 11/30/26 |
| 2026-10-07 | Feed Durum | >58 lbs, <14.5% Moisture, 13% fusarium | $6.00/Bushel FOB Farm | Approx. Gross 176 Mt | Macoun, SK | 10/07/26 – 10/23/26 |
| 2026-10-07 | Green Peas | #2's (subject to picture) | $9.00/Bushel FOB Farm | Approx. Gross 44 Mt | Dubuc, SK | 10/07/26 – 10/31/26 |
| 2026-10-07 | Feed Wheat | Feed, Red Wheat, >58lbs, <14.5% moisture | $6.90/bu | approx gross 220 mt (5 x 44 mt loads) | Fillmore, SK | 11/01/26 – 12/31/26 |
| 2026-10-07 | Green Peas | #2's (subject to picture) | $9.00/Bushel FOB Farm | Approx. Gross 88 Mt | Dubuc, SK | 10/07/26 – 10/31/26 |
| 2026-10-07 | Canary Seed | #1 | 21 FOB Farm | 88.000 | Canora, SK | 10/12/26 – 10/19/26 |
Total Tonnage: 1,970MT
Johnstons Connected
| Origin | Commodity | Product Type | Grade | Price | Volume | Ship Begin | Ship End | Delivery Type | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | Wheat | Red Only | Feed | CAD $277.42 / MT | 43 MT | 2026-10-12 | 2026-10-23 | FOB Farm | Carstairs, AB, CAN |
Total Tonnage: 43MT
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Currency Update
USD into CAD: $1.4232
CAD into USD:$0.7025
Commodities Update(USD$)
Dec’26 Live Cattle: $222.775
Dec’26 Lean Hogs: $68.775
Oil (WTI): $92.89
Oil (WCS): $62.12
Gold: $4,114.59
Silver: $58.89
Bitcoin: $82,554.00
Ethereum: $2,527.00
Daily Joke
Guy told me today he did not know what cloning is. I told him, “that makes 2 of us.”
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 | $5.00-$5.15 |
| Regina, SK | $5.00-$5.15 |
| Yorkton, SK | $4.90-$5.10 |
| Estevan, SK | $4.95-$5.10 |
| Brandon, MB | $4.95-$5.10 |
Southern Alberta Feed Barley (Delivered)
Oct: $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
Nov 2026 Futures:$816.20
Jan 2027 Futures: $829.40
Non-Gmo Canola (Clearfield)
October-December: Call For Bid
CHICKPEAS
Kabuli Chickpeas
#2 Canada: $0.29-$0.31/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: $498-4
Mar 27′ Futures: $513-6
May 27′ Futures: $521-2
Southern AB Corn (FOB)
October: $327
November: $330
December: $333
January: $336
February: $339
March: $341
April: $345
May: $345
June:$348
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: $16.50-$17.00/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
X2 Canada: $0.29-$0.31/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: $429-6
Mar 2027 Futures: $434-0
PEAS
Yellow Peas
#2 Canada: $9.75/bu
Delivered Oct-Dec
Alberta | GLYPHOSATE NOT A FACTOR
Yellow Peas
#2 Canada: $8.00-$8.50/bu
FOB Farm Oct-Dec
Saskatchewan
Yellow Peas
#2 Canada: Call For Bid
FOB Farm Oct-Dec
Minimum: 22% protein
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: $1288-2
Jan 27′ Futures: $1305-6
Mar 27′ Futures: $1314-2
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
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