September 25th 2026

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Demand Update: Pulse & Special Crops Conference 2026

Our team at the Pulse & Special Crops Convention (PSCC) in Halifax last week had been waiting for this message to reach the broader agricultural news cycle beyond our immediate grain-industry network.

One of the strongest themes coming out of PSCC was the long-term potential of India’s growing pulse demand. Garima Jain, CEO of Torq India, told delegates that India currently consumes approximately 30 million tonnes of pulses annually, with demand projected to reach 45 million tonnes by 2035.

India currently imports roughly six million tonnes of pulses annually, including significant volumes of Canadian red lentils and yellow peas. Jain suggested imports could eventually grow to 10–12 million tonnes per year as consumption continues to expand.

For Western Canadian growers, that represents a potentially significant long-term opportunity. Trade policy, domestic production, inventories and competing exporters will continue to influence markets year to year, but the underlying demand story remains encouraging.

As Jain told delegates: “Trust Indian growth and trust the Indian consumer.”

India remains a market Canadian pulse growers and the broader grain industry will be watching very closely.

Adapted from reporting by Sean Pratt, Reporter/Analyst, The Western Producer: “India expected to double pulse imports.” Original reporting and interview material credited to Sean Pratt and The Western Producer. India set to double pulse imports over the next few years

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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.

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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.
1.844.324.7778

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CHEMICAL BASE PRICING:

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

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GOPHER CONTROL

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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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Trades Update

Johnstons Grain

Total Tonnage: 1,202MT

Johnstons Connected

Total Tonnage: 2,107MT

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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

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Western Canadian Weather Forecast

CALGARY SASKATOON WINNIPEG

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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

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Currency Update

USD into CAD: $1.4147
CAD into USD:$0.7069

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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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Daily Joke

Bad at golf? Join the club.

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Friday Riddle

What begins with an “e” and only contains one letter?

Riddle answer at end of daily

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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

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CANARY SEED

#1 Canada
$0.19-$0.20/Lb
FOB Farm Sept-Dec

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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

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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

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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*

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

Riddle Answer: An envelope.

In Loving Memory of Allan Johnston

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