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Johnstons Grain Herbicide Price Update
Retail glyphosate and glufosinate prices delivered to the farm gate are moving higher. Based on cost increases we have seen since this past weekend, expect delivered glyphosate pricing to move from $5.79 to a range of $5.99 to $6.49 per litre ($6.09/L | Current), and glufosinate pricing to move from $4.49 to a range of $4.89 to $5.19 per litre($5.09/L | Current), in the coming weeks. Here is what is driving the underlying cost increases, and what to expect heading into spring.
Six-Month Farm Gate Price Trend & Outlook
The chart below shows the retail price delivered to the farm gate for both glyphosate and glufosinate over the last six months, along with two possible paths through spring 2027 for each: a lower estimate and a higher estimate. Both lines start from the same actual price; where the real number lands will depend on the cost drivers explained below.
Why Our Costs Are Rising
- Technical-grade prices in China are climbing. In the week to September 20, 2026, glyphosate 95% technical was quoted at RMB 28,500/t (roughly US$4,250/t), and glufosinate 95% technical reached RMB 60,000/t (roughly US$8,950/t), a monthly gain of 12.2%. Glufosinate is the steeper mover of the two, which is why it is catching up after holding flat all summer (Agribrasilis).
- Energy and raw material costs. Both products are built from yellow phosphorus, glycine, and methanol. Chinese producers reported these inputs rising together earlier this year alongside higher crude oil and natural gas costs, which feed directly into the energy-intensive furnace step, not just freight (CCM).
- Freight and diesel. Strikes on Russian refineries have cut Russian diesel output and pushed Russia to extend export bans, with U.S. diesel topping $6/gallon. Marine fuel has tightened as refiners favour diesel over ship fuel, raising the cost of moving product from Asia to North America (IEA).
- Export rebates removed. As of April 1, 2026, China removed export tax rebates on glufosinate, refined glufosinate, and several other technical products. This raised the cost floor on exported material regardless of where energy prices go.
- Seasonal restocking. Northern-hemisphere buying typically concentrates in fall and winter ahead of spring. One major Chinese glyphosate producer told a September 15 results briefing that industry operating rates are normal and that seasonal demand recovery should support a steady rise in prices
What It Means for Your Spring Price
There is no confirmed ceasefire or energy-infrastructure truce between Russia and Ukraine, and several truce attempts this year have not held. Combined with fall and winter restocking ahead of spring, this points to our costs holding steady or continuing to climb, which means the retail price at the farm gate is more likely to hold or rise than to come back down before spring 2027.
Two things could change that. A durable energy de-escalation would ease the cost pressure on the chemical side, and Chinese export demand has not yet fully recovered — analysts note that overseas enquiry has improved but order flow has not confirmed a durable upturn. If demand stays soft, Chinese producers may have less room to hold higher quotations through the winter. We are not counting on either, but both are worth watching.
Our recommendation: treat both of these retail ranges as more likely a floor than a peak, and plan your purchases accordingly rather than waiting for a dip. We will keep updating this space as new cost and pricing information comes in.
Retail prices shown are Johnston’s Grain delivered farm-gate prices in Canadian dollars. Forward projections are our own estimates based on current input costs and are not guaranteed pricing.
Sources:Agribrasilis — Chinese pesticide technical prices, September 21, 2026
IEA — Russian refining sector struggles amid intensifying Ukrainian attacks, September 17, 2026
CCM — Glyphosate China Monthly Report
Reuters via Yahoo Finance — Ship fuel shortage looms as refiners favour other products, September 7, 2026
Demand, pricing and movement windows can change quickly depending on location, quality and individual buyer requirements. If you have grain to market — including off-grade or feed-quality grain — let us know what you have available. Providing current grading information, quality specifications and available tonnage can help us identify the right market and movement opportunity.
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.
Treads: Keeping You Rolling Through Harvest
There’s an old saying in the tire business: it’s not if you’ll need tires, it’s when. Well, when is now.
Treads has you covered with a strong selection of commercial truck tires ready to keep you moving. From 11R22.5 and 11R24.5 drives and steers to trailer tires, plus a variety of harder-to-find and uncommon sizes, we can help you find the right tire for the job.
We’re expecting a full shipment of tires to arrive in October, and with Treads inventory rolling out the door fast, now is a great time to get ahead of your fall tire needs.
Pre-orders are available now — secure the sizes you need before the shipment arrives and inventory gets spoken for. Whether you’re gearing up for harvest, fall hauling, or the miles ahead, don’t wait until you need tires to start looking for them.
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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
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)
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Total Tonnage: 2,069MT
Johnstons Connected
| Origin | Commodity | Product Type | Grade | Price | Volume | Ship Begin | Ship End | Delivery Type | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | Barley | – | Feed | CAD $6.20 / BU | 1306 MT | 2027-01-01 | 2027-03-31 | FOB Farm | Medicine Hat, AB, CAN |
| Canada | Barley | – | Feed | CAD $305.00 / MT | 1548 MT | 2027-01-01 | 2027-03-31 | Delivered | Lethbridge, AB, CAN |
| Canada | Barley | – | Feed | CAD $305.00 / MT | 1548 MT | 2027-01-01 | 2027-03-31 | Delivered | Lethbridge, AB, CAN |
| Canada | Wheat | Red Only | Feed | CAD $308.00 / MT | 129 MT | 2026-09-28 | 2026-10-09 | Delivered | Lomond, AB, CAN |
| Canada | Barley | – | Feed | CAD $293.00 / MT | 215 MT | 2026-09-28 | 2026-10-09 | Delivered | Lethbridge, AB, CAN |
Total Tonnage: 4,746MT
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Currency Update
USD into CAD: $1.4147
CAD into USD:$0.7069
Commodities Update(USD$)
Dec’26 Live Cattle: $222.300
Dec’26 Lean Hogs: $69.725
Oil (WTI): $96.38
Oil (WCS): $67.91
Gold: $4,253.53
Silver: $63.24
Bitcoin: $84,256.00
Ethereum: $2,676.59
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Grain Bid Update
BARLEY
| Feed Barley | FOB Farm (September-December) |
| Medicine Hat, AB | $4.80-$5.25 |
| Red Deer, AB | $4.50-$5.10 |
| Edmonton, AB | $4.50-$5.00 |
| Swift Current, SK | $4.50-$4.85 |
| Saskatoon, SK | $4.35-$4.75 |
| Regina, SK | $4.45-$4.90 |
| Yorkton, SK | $4.50-$4.80 |
| Estevan, SK | $4.50-$4.80 |
| Brandon, MB | $4.00-$4.50 |
Southern Alberta Feed Barley (Delivered)
Sept-Oct: $280
Nov-Dec: $290
Jan-Mar27: $310-$315
Subject To Reconfirmation*
Malt Barley
No bid
CANARY SEED
#1 Canada
$0.19-$0.20/Lb
FOB Farm Sept-Dec
CANOLA
*We are always looking for tough, green, sprouted or heated canola. Please reach out with any offers*
Conventional Canola
Call For Bid | Delivered Southern-Alberta
Conventional Canola
Call For Bid
FOB Farm September
Saskatchewan | Manitoba
Closing Futures Prices
Nov 2026 Futures:$830.60
Jan 2027 Futures: $842.10
Non-Gmo Canola (Clearfield)
September-December: Call For Bid
CHICKPEAS
Kabuli Chickpeas
#2 Canada: $0.29-$0.30/lb
FOB Farm for Sept-Dec
Max 20% 7mm, Min 40% 9mm
Feed/Sample Kabuli
$0.09-0.10/Lb
FOB Farm Sept Forward
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: $530-0
Mar 27′ Futures: $543-4
May 27′ Futures: $550-4
Southern AB Corn (FOB)
Sept-Oct: Call For Bid
Nov: Call For Bid
Dec: Call For Bid
Jan-Mar: Call For Bid
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: $16.00/bu
Delivered AB Facility | Prompt
Brown Flax
#1 Canada: Call For Bid
FOB Farm SK | Sept-Dec
Brown Flax
#1 Canada: Call For Bid
FOB Farm MB | Sept-Dec
Yellow Flax
#1 Canada: $18.00/bu
Delivered AB Facility | Prompt
Yellow Flax
#1 Canada: Call For Bid
SK MB | Sept -Dec
LENTILS
Large Greens (Lairds | 2026 Crop Year)
#2 Canada: $0.25-$0.26/lb
FOB Farm for Sept-Dec
Subject To Reconfirmation*
Medium Greens (Richleas)
#1 Can: $0.16-0.17/Lb
FOB Farm for Sept-Dec
Small Greens (Estons)
#1 Canada: $0.22-$0.23/lb
FOB Farm for Sept-Dec
2026 Crop Year
Red Lentils
#2 Canada: $0.23-$0.25/Lb
FOB Farm for Sept-Dec
Feed Lentils
$0.11-$0.12/lb
FOB farm Sept-Dec
French Green Lentils
#1 Can: $0.20-$0.22/Lb
FOB Farm Sept-Dec
Subject to Reconfirmation*
Beluga Lentils (Black)
Call for Bid
MUSTARD
Yellow Mustard
#1 Canada: $0.38-$0.40/lb
FOB farm for Sept-Dec
Brown Mustard
#1 Canada: $0.36-$0.37/lb
FOB farm for Sept-Dec
Oriental Mustard
#1 Canada: $0.37-$0.38/lb
FOB farm for Sept-Dec
OATS
Milling Oats (Min: 42Lb/Bu)
$3.50-$3.75/bu
FOB Farm Sept-Dec | Southeast Sk | West MB
Milling Oats (Min: 42Lb/Bu)
$3.50-$3.75/bu
FOB Farm Sept-Dec | Saskatchewan
Feed Oats (38-40Lb/Bu)
$2.00-$2.45/bu
FOB Farm Sept-Dec
Discounts for lighter product
Freight area sensitive
Closing Futures Prices
Dec 2026 Futures: $424-0
Mar 2027 Futures: $425-6
PEAS
Yellow Peas
#2 Canada: $8.50-$9.00/bu
Delivered Sept-Nov
Alberta | GLYPHOSATE NOT A FACTOR
Yellow Peas
#2 Canada: $7.50-$8.00/bu
FOB Farm Sept-Dec
Saskatchewan
Yellow Peas
#2 Canada: $7.00-$7.75/bu
FOB Farm Sept-Nov
Minimum: 22% protein
S.W. Manitoba
Green Peas
#2 Canada: $8.00-$8.50/bu
FOB Farm Sept-Dec
Saskatchewan
Green Peas
#2 Canada: $9.50/bu
Delivered Sept-Oct
Alberta
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 Sept forward
AB | SK | MB
RYE
Hybrid Rye
Call For Bid
FOB farm Aug
Hybrid Rye
Call For Bid
FOB farm Sept-Dec
Open-Pollinated Rye
Call For Bid
FOB farm Aug
Open-Pollinated Rye
Call For Bid
FOB farm Sept-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:
$16.20-$16.80/bu
FOB Farm Oct-Jan
SE SK & SW Manitoba
Higher values available closer to Winnipeg*
Closing Futures Prices
Nov 26′ Futures: $1318-4
Jan 27′ Futures: $1332-6
Mar 27′ Futures: $1340-2
WHEAT
#1 CWRS 13.5% Pro:
$9.00-$9.75/bu
Southern-Alberta
September
#1 CPS 11.0% Pro
$8.75/bu Delivered
Southern -Alberta
September
#1,2,3,4,5 CWAD (Durum)
Call For Bid
Feed Wheat
$8.00/bu
Delivered Southern-Alberta
September-December
Feed Wheat
$6.00-$6.50/bu
FOB Farm Saskatchewan
September-December
Triticale
Call For Bid
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