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Chickpea Market Update: Quality Could Drive 2026 Pricing
“Canada may have plenty of chickpeas available in 2026-27, but quality is shaping up to be the bigger story”
A significant portion of the crop remained in the field through mid-September, with Saskatchewan particularly affected by late-season moisture. Industry estimates for Canadian production vary considerably, ranging from roughly 340,000 tonnes to as high as 500,000 tonnes depending on final yields and harvested acres.
Despite potentially heavy overall supplies, the amount of higher-quality chickpeas available to traditional food markets could be considerably tighter. This could create a wider-than-normal pricing spread between top-quality chickpeas and lower grades, making individual lot quality increasingly important as buyers establish their programs. Demand also provides some optimism. Pakistan, the European Union and the United States remain important destinations for Canadian chickpeas, while international supply conditions in Australia and the Black Sea region could influence Canadian export opportunities.
What This Means for Growers
Quality could be worth more than overall production numbers suggest this year. Colour, damage and other grading factors can quickly separate one chickpea sample from another, and Canadian grading standards become progressively tighter moving from No. 3 to No. 2 and No. 1 kabulis. Growers should consider having chickpeas properly sampled, graded and tested before marketing. Knowing exactly what you have could become increasingly important as buyers identify the right homes for different qualities and specifications.
For current chickpea bids, movement opportunities or assistance marketing grain with quality concerns, connect with your trusted Johnstons Grain broker.
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Source: Adapted from reporting by Sean Pratt, originally published by Glacier FarmMedia/The Western Producer network, based on market commentary from Marlene Boersch of Mercantile Consulting Venture, Jay Paskaruk of AGT Food & Ingredients, and Ali Siddiqui of the Northern Chickpeas Alliance at the 2026 Pulse & Special Crops Convention.
Grain Demand
- 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)
For more information please reach out to your trusted broker or our main line: 1.844.324.7778
New Crop Grain Bids
New crop bids are now readily available, with an expanded range of quality specifications added this year to better reflect the concerns being raised by both growers and buyers. With quality varying across the Prairies, including concerns around ergot, fusarium, DON levels, moisture and other grading factors, providing accurate quality information upfront is more important than ever.
New crop large green lentils, Eston lentils and red lentils are also showing some renewed strength, with values firming across several markets. Whether this strength is being driven by fresh demand, tightening availability of certain quality profiles, or buyers working to secure coverage following harvest remains to be seen. The next few weeks should provide a clearer indication of what is driving the market and whether the recent strength has staying power.
The additional quality specifications being included in bids allow us to better match grain with the appropriate buyer and end-use market, helping reduce the risk of rejected loads, unexpected discounts or delivery issues. Growers are encouraged to provide grading sheets, test results and any known quality factors when requesting bids so we can identify the most suitable pricing and movement opportunities available for their grain.
For current bids, movement opportunities or assistance marketing your grain, contact Johnstons Grain:
Phone: 1.844.324.7778
Email: info@johnstonsgrain.com
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)
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Hours: 8:00AM-5:00PM Monday to Friday
Manager and Sales Lead: Terry Sunderland
Phone: 1.639.574.0116
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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)
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-28 | Feed Barley | Feed, >48 lbs, <14.8% Moisture, <1 ppm vomi | $230/Mt ($5.00/Bushel) FOB Farm | Approx. Gross 88 Mt | White City, SK | 10/01/26 – 10/31/26 |
| 2026-09-28 | Red Lentils | #2 or Better | $0.25/lb FOB Farm | Approx Gross 172mt (4lds x 43mt) | Vulcan, AB | 10/01/26 – 11/30/26 |
Total Tonnage: 260MT
Johnstons Connected
| Origin | Commodity | Product Type | Grade | Price | Volume | Ship Begin | Ship End | Delivery Type | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | Triticale | – | Feed | CAD $250.00 / MT | 86 MT | 2026-09-28 | 2026-10-09 | Delivered | Lloydminster, SK, CAN |
Total Tonnage: 86MT
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Currency Update
USD into CAD: $1.4194
CAD into USD:$0.7045
Commodities Update(USD$)
Dec’26 Live Cattle: $222.175
Dec’26 Lean Hogs: $69.350
Oil (WTI): $91.59
Oil (WCS): $67.59
Gold: $4,156.36
Silver: $60.86
Bitcoin: $83,028.00
Ethereum: $2,659.00
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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: $280
Nov-Dec: $290
Jan-Mar27: $310-$315
Subject To Reconfirmation*
Malt Barley
No bid
CANARY SEED
#1 Canada
$0.19-$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:$824.50
Jan 2027 Futures: $837.80
Non-Gmo Canola (Clearfield)
September-December: Call For Bid
CHICKPEAS
Kabuli Chickpeas
#2 Canada: $0.29-$0.30/lb
FOB Farm for Oct-Dec
Max 20% 7mm, Min 40% 9mm
Feed/Sample Kabuli
$0.09-0.10/lb
FOB Farm Oct 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: $521-0
Mar 27′ Futures: $535-2
May 27′ Futures: $542-0
Southern AB Corn (FOB)
October: $335
November: $338
December: $341
January: $348
February: $348
March: $348
April: $352
May: $352
June:$354
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: $16.50/bu
Delivered AB Facility | Prompt
Brown Flax
#1 Canada: $15.00-$16.00/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: $0.26-$0.27/lb
FOB Farm for Oct-Dec
X3 Canada: $0.21-$0.22/lb
FOB Farm for Oct-Dec
#3 Canada: $0.17-$0.19/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: $0.22-$0.23/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: $0.23-$0.25/Lb
FOB Farm for Oct-Dec
X3 Canada: $0.23-$0.25/Lb
FOB Farm for Oct-Dec
#3 Canada: $0.23-$0.25/Lb
FOB Farm for Oct-Dec
Feed/Sample Canada: $0.14-$0.15/Lb
FOB Farm for Oct-Dec
French Green Lentils
#1 Can: $0.20-$0.22/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-$3.75/bu
FOB Farm Oct-Jan | Southeast Sk | West MB
Milling Oats (Min: 42Lb/Bu)
$3.50-$3.75/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: $421-6
Mar 2027 Futures: $430-0
PEAS
Yellow Peas
#2 Canada: $9.00-$9.25/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: $7.00-$7.75/bu
FOB Farm Oct-Nov
Minimum: 22% protein
S.W. Manitoba
Green Peas
#2 Canada: $9.50-$9.75/bu
Delivered Oct
Alberta
Green Peas
#2 Canada: $8.00-$8.50/bu
FOB Farm Oct-Dec
Saskatchewan
Green Peas
#3 Canada: $6.00-$6.50/bu
FOB Farm Oct-Dec
Saskatchewan
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 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-$16.50/bu
FOB Farm Oct-Jan
SE SK & SW Manitoba
Higher values available closer to Winnipeg*
Closing Futures Prices
Nov 26′ Futures: $1297-2
Jan 27′ Futures: $1312-6
Mar 27′ Futures: $1321-2
WHEAT
#1 CWRS 13.5% Pro:
$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
$6.00-$6.50/bu
FOB Farm Saskatchewan & Manitoba
Oct-Dec
Triticale
Call For Bid
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